What are Hemorrhoids?

What are Hemorrhoids?

Table of Contents

• What is Hemorrhoid?
• What are the Types of Hemorrhoids?
• What Causes Hemorrhoids (Piles)?
• What are the Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?
• How is Hemorrhoid Diagnosed?
• How Do Hemorrhoids Go Away?

What is Hemorrhoid?

Hemorrhoids or hemorrhoids are the condition of the blood vessels in the anus area expanding and swelling. Hemorrhoids, which manifest themselves in various ways, primarily bleeding and pain, negatively affect the person’s life. In some patients, hemorrhoids reach a size that can be seen from the outside. In case of hemorrhoid symptoms, it is extremely important to make an appointment with a specialist in the general surgery medical unit. Because hemorrhoid symptoms can also indicate different diseases. Therefore, the underlying cause must be determined and the disease must be treated.

What are the Types of Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids have different types. There are three different types of hemorrhoids. These are generally as follows:

• External Hemorrhoids: It is the condition of hard lumps forming under the skin around the anus. Small bleedings may occur in this area and these bleedings may negatively affect the patient’s life.

• Prolapsed Hemorrhoids: In this type, the veins can pass through the anus after going to the toilet and cause it to protrude out of the body. It is possible to state that it is much more severe than other types of hemorrhoids.

• Internal Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids located inside the rectum. It is usually painless. However, bleeding may occur from time to time.

Symptoms may vary in each type of hemorrhoid and the severity of the hemorrhoid may also vary. Therefore, going to a specialist doctor when the symptoms appear allows the type of hemorrhoid to be determined.

What Causes Hemorrhoids (Piles)?

There is no clear answer to the question of why hemorrhoids occur. It is possible for the veins around the anus to swell under pressure. Because the veins located here are quite prone to swell. Therefore, the increase in pressure in the lower part of the rectum results in the veins swelling. This situation can cause hemorrhoid disease.

The swelling of the veins that cause hemorrhoids occurs due to different reasons. Excessive weight or obesity, sitting on the toilet for a long time, straining during defecation, chronic diarrhea or constipation; can cause the veins to swell. In addition, eating foods devoid of fiber and constantly lifting weights are among the conditions that can cause the veins to swell.

It is possible to state that the probability of hemorrhoids occurring especially during pregnancy is high. Because in pregnant women, the baby presses on the rectum. This is among the reasons for the occurrence of hemorrhoids. The reasons, which are extremely important within the scope of hemorrhoid treatment, indicate which methods should be used in the treatment of the disease.

What are the Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are a health problem that manifests itself with various symptoms. The types of hemorrhoids vary and this will cause the symptoms to change. The symptoms of internal hemorrhoids, which are among the types of hemorrhoids, are mostly limited. Internal hemorrhoids usually progress without showing any symptoms. However, hemorrhoids can protrude from the anus. The protrusion of swollen veins called hemorrhoidal nodes can cause the formation of various complaints. Wetness and fullness in the anus, bleeding and itching, and pain are among the symptoms frequently seen in internal hemorrhoids.

External hemorrhoid symptoms can be listed in general terms as follows:

• Blood in stool
• A feeling of pain that increases with sitting
• A feeling of itching and discomfort around the anus
• A painful lump or swelling near the anus that can also cause itching

Hemorrhoid symptoms negatively affect a person’s general life. Hemorrhoid bleeding, which can be evaluated especially among hemorrhoid symptoms, can cause discomfort. Hemorrhoid bleeding, although rare, can cause anemia. Anemia occurs due to iron deficiency and this can cause complaints such as fatigue, headache and weakness. Therefore, it is very important to go to a specialist doctor if you see any of the hemorrhoid symptoms. You can also minimize hemorrhoid symptoms by making various changes in your lifestyle. However, medical treatment is required for persistent hemorrhoids.

How is Hemorrhoid Diagnosed?

Hemorrhoid diagnosis can be made clearly by choosing different methods. The symptoms seen in the disease can help understand hemorrhoids. For this reason, the specialist doctor first listens to the patient’s symptoms. Complaints among the disease symptoms; It can also be a sign of different types of diseases. Therefore, it may be necessary to use various methods to exclude other patients at the point of diagnosis.

Among the diagnostic applications, physical examination is important for understanding the condition of hemorrhoids. Especially the area around the anus is examined in detail. In addition, a rectum examination can be performed with a finger. The examination performed is extremely important for understanding whether other examinations are necessary. Hemorrhoids located in the lower part of the rectum can be difficult to detect with a physical examination. Different methods are preferred in such cases. Colonoscopy is among the methods that can provide a clear understanding of hemorrhoids. The large intestine and rectum are examined in detail with a camera.

In addition, blood tests are among the important applications for diagnosing hemorrhoids. Especially in people who constantly complain of bleeding, a blood test helps to understand whether there is anemia due to iron deficiency.

How Do Hemorrhoids Go Away?

The question of how hemorrhoids go away brings to mind the treatment applications to be performed after the diagnostic procedures. Hemorrhoid treatment is planned after the disease is clearly diagnosed. Determining which type of hemorrhoids the patient has is very important in terms of understanding what kind of treatment should be applied.

It is possible to apply various methods at home within the scope of external hemorrhoid treatment. Because external hemorrhoids usually go away on their own. The following types of methods that can be applied at home can make the patient feel much better:

A cold compress can be applied to relieve the swelling and pain caused by external hemorrhoids. Cold compress application, which can narrow the blood vessels, can also make it possible to reduce inflammation.

Consuming fibrous foods and drinking plenty of water are among the preferred treatment applications. In addition, regular exercise allows defecation to be carried out much more easily. This will make it possible to reduce hemorrhoid complaints.

Taking a bath with hot water is another application that minimizes hemorrhoid symptoms. Because taking a shower with hot water increases blood flow to the anus area. This contributes to the reduction of pain and swelling.

If the complaints do not go away despite the application of the methods mentioned in external hemorrhoids, medical treatments may be needed. Complaints can be eliminated by surgically removing the hemorrhoid.

Various applications can be applied at home for internal hemorrhoids, which are among the types of hemorrhoids. However, internal hemorrhoids are an extremely serious condition. They are usually controlled with medical treatment. Consuming fibrous foods, increasing water consumption, taking hot baths and exercising regularly are among the treatments that can be preferred for internal hemorrhoids. Although such treatment methods can reduce the symptoms of the disease, medical treatments should be performed for a much clearer solution.

In order to stop the constant bleeding in internal hemorrhoids, a method called band ligation can be preferred. In this method, the veins causing the hemorrhoids are strangled using a rubber band. This allows the veins to be corrected. If the mentioned method is not sufficient in the treatment of the disease, surgical procedures can be applied.

If you have persistent hemorrhoid symptoms, definitely consult a specialist. You can make an appointment with our specialists on our doctors list and request professional support on hemorrhoids.