Many people do not know which the best treatment option for hemorrhoids is and they might think that only surgery can help them.
What Are Hemorrhoids?
We could describe hemorrhoids as masses or clumps of tissue within the anal canal. These masses of tissue contain blood vessels and their surrounding, supporting tissue made up of muscle and elastic fibers. The anal canal is the name of the last four centimeters of the colon through which stool passes as it goes to the outside. [1]
To understand the anatomy, we must make it clear that the anus is the opening of the anal canal to the outside world. Although most people think hemorrhoids are abnormal, it is when the hemorrhoid cushions become too big that the hemorrhoids can cause problems and be considered as abnormal. In that case, we say that a person has hemorrhoids or swollen veins in the rectum or anus. The type of hemorrhoids you have depends on where they occurred at first.
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Internal hemorrhoids involve the veins inside your rectum that usually do not hurt but they may bleed painlessly. Sometimes, an internal hemorrhoid may stretch down until it bulges outside your anus and that is called a prolapsed hemorrhoid. A prolapsed hemorrhoid will go back inside your rectum on its own. If it does not happen, you can gently push it back inside. If you cannot push it back, you should consult with a physician about surgical treatment options.
External hemorrhoids involve the veins outside the anus that can be itchy or painful and can crack and bleed. If a blood clot forms, you may feel a tender lump on the edge of your anus as a common symptom. You may see bright red blood on your toilet paper or in the toilet after a bowel movement, making external hemorrhoids easy to diagnose. [2]
Prevalence of Hemorrhoids
Although hemorrhoids occur in everyone, they become large and cause problems in only 4 percent of the general population in the world.
The hemorrhoids that cause problems are found equally in men and women. Their prevalence peaks between 45 and 65 years of age.
Anatomy of Hemorrhoids
The arteries supplying blood to the anal canal descend into the canal from the rectum above and form a rich network of arteries. These networks communicate with each other around the anal canal. Because of this rich network of arteries, hemorrhoid blood vessels have a ready supply of arterial blood.
This explains why bleeding from hemorrhoids is bright red, or arterial blood, rather than dark red that might be venous blood.
This is also the reason why bleeding from hemorrhoids can sometimes be severe. The blood vessels that supply the hemorrhoid vessels pass through the supporting tissue of the hemorrhoid cushions. Anal veins drain blood away from the anal canal and the hemorrhoids in two directions. The first direction is upwards into the rectum and the second is downwards beneath the skin surrounding the anus. The dentate line is a line within the anal canal that denotes the transition from anal skin to the lining of the rectum. [1]
Formation of Hemorrhoids
If a hemorrhoid originates at the top of the anal canal, it is an internal hemorrhoid. If it originates at the lower end of the anal canal near the anus, it is an external hemorrhoid. Technically, the differentiation between internal and external hemorrhoids is based on whether the hemorrhoid originates above or below the dentate line. [1]
As explained previously, hemorrhoid cushions in the upper anal canal contain blood vessels and their supporting tissues. There are usually three major hemorrhoid cushions oriented right posterior, right anterior and left lateral. During the formation of enlarged internal hemorrhoids, the vessels of the anal cushions swell. At the same time, the supporting tissues increases in size. The bulging mass of tissue and blood vessels protrudes into the anal canal. There, it can cause problems. Unlike with internal hemorrhoids, it is still not clear how external hemorrhoids form.
What Causes Hemorrhoids, and How to Prevent Them?
One of the main causes of hemorrhoids is straining when a person is trying to have a bowel movement. This may happen if someone is constipated or if diarrhea occurs. It may also occur if a person is sitting on the toilet too long.
To prevent hemorrhoids, you have to prevent constipation.
To do this, you have to include more fiber in your diet. Fresh fruits, leafy vegetables and whole-grain bread and cereals are good sources of fiber that might help. [3]
Drink plenty of fluids, except alcohol, with eight glasses of water a day being ideal. Of course, regular and frequent exercise is healthy for hemorrhoids, as well as any other part of the body. Try to avoid laxatives except for Bulk-forming laxatives such as Fiberall or Metamucil. Other types of laxatives can lead to diarrhea, which can only worsen hemorrhoids. When you feel the need to have a bowel movement, do not wait too long to use the bathroom. [3]
Treatment Options for Hemorrhoids
The first hemorrhoid treatment usually aims to relieve the pain caused by the hemorrhoids. To alleviate this pain, take warm soaks 3 or 4 times a day.
Try to clean your anus after each bowel movement by patting gently with moist toilet paper or moistened pads.
Use ice packs to relieve swelling if it occurs.
Use acetaminophen, ibuprofen or Aspirin to help relieve pain. You may also apply a cream that contains witch hazel to the area or use a numbing ointment. Creams that contain Hydrocortisone are helpful with itching and pain too. This way, the medical treatment of hemorrhoids should relieve symptoms. In some cases, hemorrhoids truly need to be corrected by a surgical procedure. In severe cases, the doctor will shrink and destroy the hemorrhoid tissue. [4]
Who Will Need Surgery as a Treatment Option for Hemorrhoids?
The most painful hemorrhoids stop hurting on their own in 1 to 2 weeks, but if hemorrhoids keep causing problems, you should talk to your doctor. [5]
Some doctors use rubber band-ligation to treat internal hemorrhoids. It involves placing a small rubber band around the base of the hemorrhoid. This will stop the flow of the blood to the area and the hemorrhoid withers away. Internal hemorrhoids may also be destroyed by burning them or injecting them with chemicals.
A hemorrhoidectomy is a procedure in which the hemorrhoids are removed surgically. It might be the only treatment option if the internal hemorrhoids are prolapsed or very large. [5]
What Is the Best Method to Cure Hemorrhoids?
Most people with hemorrhoids have tried everything, including doctor-prescribed medication. In some cases, you might think that nothing works for you. Anyway, you should try to treat your hemorrhoids the natural way. Everyone should know there is no need to sit on your hemorrhoids any longer. You should seek treatment immediately while you still can because it is important to treat your hemorrhoids as early as you notice them. It is better to deal with them before the condition worsens to a stage where hemorrhoid surgery is the only option.
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The earlier you use Neo Healar, the faster you will be able to treat your hemorrhoids.
Natural Treatment for Hemorrhoids Without Surgery
It might even help with anal fissures, where surgery was thought of as inevitable. The problem is that when you suffer from hemorrhoids, your rectal veins become bulged, dilated and at times, inflamed. Because of that, you can feel a lump and experience pain in the anal area as one of the hemorrhoids symptoms. As a result, the walls become thin and you may bleed, but if this continues the veins may protrude. When you understand this process, the principle of hemorrhoid treatment becomes clear. The goal is to return the dilated rectal veins into normal condition and pain and bleeding will be gone. Neo Healar is based on a traditional formula used to treat hemorrhoids, as a 100% herbal preparation that contains four occurring natural plants. Those are Lupinus Albus, Vateria Indica, Mentha Piperita and Aloe Vera.
This cream uses three steps to total hemorrhoid treatment. First, it soothes, giving a cooling sensation and soothing effect to calm the inflamed tissues immediately upon contact. Then it heals with effective anti-inflammatory, astringent and antiseptic medical properties. It helps accelerate the anal skin healing process and restore dilated and inflamed veins to the normal condition. It also repairs damage and improves blood flow to the Anorectal area.
Efficiency of Plants Rich in Proanthocyanidins
Plants rich in proanthocyanidins have been used for years in the treatment of various ano-rectal diseases and are effective in resolving signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids. [6]
Foods that contain the highest content of proanthocyanidins are chokeberries, rose hips, and cocoa products. Berries and fruits were generally the best sources of proanthocyanidins. However, most vegetables, roots, and cereals were found to lack them completely.[7]
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