Understanding Hemorrhoid - The basics

Humans had been suffering from Hemorrhoids from long back. Records showing that the disease existed in 1700B.C. are also available and in some pictures belong to 11th century; surgeries performed to cure this disease are shown. Even in the ancient world also medical researchers, tried to cure this disease with less complications possible.

The condition where the anal veins become swollen (reasons may vary) is usually considered as Hemorrhoids. Though this disease is not life threating, the condition is really unbearable and the pain one will suffer is inexpressible. Hemorrhoids are classified as internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids based on the location in which they occur. In most of the cases, internal and external Hemorrhoids will occur at same time however there is a significant difference between these two. Let’s have a brief look.

Internal Hemorrhoids:

Internal Hemorrhoids are less painful when compared to other. The bleeding is very high in this case. Rectal bleeding occurs during bowel movements and the stool typically gets covered in blood. One can easily observe blood everywhere in the toilet bowl. White mucous discharge is observed in rare cases. Itching sensation in anus and fecal incontinence are also common in patients who are suffering from Internal Hemorrhoids.

External Hemorrhoids:

When compared to internal Hemorrhoids, this one is painful but causes few problems. If the skin tissues are thrombosed, the pain will be huge and usually lasts for four to five days (if proper treatment is taken). In most of the cases, a skin tag will remain and cause hygiene related problems. One must clean their anal area properly if they had recovered from External Hemorrhoids. In most of the cases, itching sensation will be there but if one starts scratching, the wound will never heal.

Though it is hard to believe, one in every two people suffers from this Hemorrhoids disease at least once in their life time. Some highly reputed medical reports claimed that four fifths of adults living in Europe and North America had suffered from Hemorrhoids at least once in their life. Hemorrhoids are more common in men when compared to women but pregnant women are more prone to Hemorrhoids. Aging can also be a factor as this disease is most common in people who are aged (crossed 65+). The worst part of this disease is most people don’t know about this disease until doctor tells them. So, if you are also facing any problems in your anus area, check for hemorrhoids once.