The underlying element causing hemorrhoids is an increase in abdominal pressure caused by conditions such as those mentioned above. When one is carrying extra weight, whether due to pregnancy or obesity, the heaviness of the abdomen causes irritation to the blood vessels in the rectum and anus. Constipation can cause hemorrhoids because of the straining at having a bowel movement (which increases the pressure) and also the hard.
sharp stool passage can traumatize delicate blood vessels in the rectum and anus. Inadequate exercise causes sluggish blood flow through the lower abdominal vessels, again predisposing one toward the development of hemorrhoids. The most common Telephone Number List symptoms of hemorrhoids are pain with bowel movement, a sensation of fullness even when the bowel is empty, bright red blood in the fecal matter, in the toilet, or on the toilet paper, itching around the anus (often due do an inflammation called pruritis ani, burning around the anus, constipation (due to reluctance to pass painful stool), mucus discharge, small, purple "balls" around the anus.
The treatment for hemorrhoids consists of home care and surgical intervention. The home care measures (which we have discussed at length in previous articles) are useful to practice whether the hemorrhoids are "acting up" or not. They are relief measures and steps to keep symptoms at bay and include such things as: sitz baths, proper toileting habits, dietary fiber, increased water, witch hazel pads to the anus, ice packs, exercise, and OTC (over-the-counter) pain preparations (avoid aspirin though because it can cause bleeding).