How Can I Cure My Hemorrhoids?
The first thing that you have to know about hemorrhoids is that they are simply swollen tissue in the anal canal.
The anal canal is the short passage that connects the anus to the colon/large intestines.
Normally, this short path is free from swollen tissue, because it is meant to regularly handle the elimination of feces.
Unfortunately, there are people who will experience some degree of swelling in this area, which eventually causes pain, itching, and often, bloody stools.
Both men and women are at risk for developing hemorrhoids.
There is a genetic component involved with this condition (as with many health conditions), but I have to emphasize that the genetic component is just one factor.
A person can be at risk for this condition genetically, but he may never experience it at all if he is able to minimize other risk factors.
Inversely, a person who is not genetically predisposed to developing hemorrhoids may suddenly develop these painful, swollen formations, because of a poor diet, or a bad bathroom schedule.
What does this show us? Well, if you look at the problem objectively, it is really something that you can prevent, and fully cure, if you know the right steps.
There is a lot misinformation out there, but luckily, I will be sharing with you accurate and consistent guidelines later on in this mini course.
My only request is that you consult with your doctor if you haven't been formally diagnosed with hemorrhoids, because bloody stools can also signal the presence of more serious health conditions.
Doctors classify hemorrhoids into two different types, based on their location.
Internal hemorrhoids are usually found inside the rectum.
A person can have more than one hemorrhoid at a time (this applies especially to individuals who regularly suffer from this condition).
The most common sign of an internal hemorrhoid is fresh blood mixing with stool or feces.
Sufferers often notice bright red streaks on their stools.
Fresh blood is almost always a sign that the bleeding has occurred in the rectum, or somewhere near the anus, because if the blood is dark, it means the bleeding has occurred somewhere farther up (such as the small intestines, or the stomach).
Dark blood on your stools may mean something else, so I highly recommend that you visit your doctor immediately if you do find dark blood when you visit the bathroom.
Internal hemorrhoids can also protrude from within the rectum.
The swollen tissue can escape the confines of the rectum, and a part of it can rest outside.
Excessive rubbing or cleaning can cause the tissue to become irritated, which in turn causes itching and pain.
External hemorrhoids are very similar to internal hemorrhoids.
The only difference is that the swollen tissue appears on the outside, near the anus.
Often, external hemorrhoids become thrombosed; a blood clot appears on top of the hemorrhoid.
If this blood clot is disturbed, fresh blood will manifest (this can be seen after a bowel movement).
It is important to be very careful with external hemorrhoids, because these swollen tissues are easily injured with the slightest touch.
The anal canal is the short passage that connects the anus to the colon/large intestines.
Normally, this short path is free from swollen tissue, because it is meant to regularly handle the elimination of feces.
Unfortunately, there are people who will experience some degree of swelling in this area, which eventually causes pain, itching, and often, bloody stools.
Both men and women are at risk for developing hemorrhoids.
There is a genetic component involved with this condition (as with many health conditions), but I have to emphasize that the genetic component is just one factor.
A person can be at risk for this condition genetically, but he may never experience it at all if he is able to minimize other risk factors.
Inversely, a person who is not genetically predisposed to developing hemorrhoids may suddenly develop these painful, swollen formations, because of a poor diet, or a bad bathroom schedule.
What does this show us? Well, if you look at the problem objectively, it is really something that you can prevent, and fully cure, if you know the right steps.
There is a lot misinformation out there, but luckily, I will be sharing with you accurate and consistent guidelines later on in this mini course.
My only request is that you consult with your doctor if you haven't been formally diagnosed with hemorrhoids, because bloody stools can also signal the presence of more serious health conditions.
Doctors classify hemorrhoids into two different types, based on their location.
Internal hemorrhoids are usually found inside the rectum.
A person can have more than one hemorrhoid at a time (this applies especially to individuals who regularly suffer from this condition).
The most common sign of an internal hemorrhoid is fresh blood mixing with stool or feces.
Sufferers often notice bright red streaks on their stools.
Fresh blood is almost always a sign that the bleeding has occurred in the rectum, or somewhere near the anus, because if the blood is dark, it means the bleeding has occurred somewhere farther up (such as the small intestines, or the stomach).
Dark blood on your stools may mean something else, so I highly recommend that you visit your doctor immediately if you do find dark blood when you visit the bathroom.
Internal hemorrhoids can also protrude from within the rectum.
The swollen tissue can escape the confines of the rectum, and a part of it can rest outside.
Excessive rubbing or cleaning can cause the tissue to become irritated, which in turn causes itching and pain.
External hemorrhoids are very similar to internal hemorrhoids.
The only difference is that the swollen tissue appears on the outside, near the anus.
Often, external hemorrhoids become thrombosed; a blood clot appears on top of the hemorrhoid.
If this blood clot is disturbed, fresh blood will manifest (this can be seen after a bowel movement).
It is important to be very careful with external hemorrhoids, because these swollen tissues are easily injured with the slightest touch.