Hemorrhoids , also called piles, are swollen veins in anus and lower rectum .
Internal hemorrhoids develop inside the rectum.
External hemorrhoids develop under the skin around the anus homeopathy hospital near me.
Causes
Straining puts pressure on veins in the anus or rectum, causing hemorrhoids . The causes may be the following:
∙ Straining during bowel movements
∙ Sitting for long periods of time on the toilet
∙ Chronic diarrhea or constipation
∙ Obesity
∙ Pregnancy
∙ Anal intercourse
∙ Eating a low-fiber diet
∙ Regular heavy lifting
Sign and Symptoms
1. Itchy anus.
2. Rectal bleeding
3. Hard lumps near the anus that feel sore or tender.
4. Pain or ache in the anus, especially when sitting
Grades of Hemorrhoids
Grade 1- Hemorrhoids are internal hemorrhoids which do not prolapse, or protrude out of the anus.
Grade 2 – Hemorrhoid protrudes through the anus during straining or evacuation but returns spontaneously.
Grade 3 – Hemorrhoid protrudes through the anus during straining or evacuation but needs to be manually returned to position. Grade 4 – Hemorrhoid remains prolapsed outside of the anus.
Diagnosis
1. Digital rectal exam: A gloved, lubricated finger is inserted into the rectum to feel for swollen veins.
2. Anoscopy: Anoscope (lighted tube) is used to view the lining of the anus and rectum.
3. Sigmoidoscopy: Sigmoidoscope (lighted tube with a camera) is used to view inside the lower (sigmoid) part of the colon and rectum.
Complications
1. Skin tags
2. Anemia.
3. Infection
4. Strangulated hemorrhoid- Muscles can block the blood flow to a prolapsed hemorrhoid.
1. Aesculus- Blind,bleeding hemorrhoids with backache, bleeding gives relief .
2. Nitric Acid- Painful and sensitive hemorrhoids, may accompanied by fissures.
3. Sulphuric Acid- Burning pain with haemorrhoids.
4. Lamium album- Hemorrhoids with hard stool.
5. Kali carbonica- Hemorrhoids after labour.
6. Petroselinum- Hemorrhoids with itching.
Prevention
1. Avoid straining for stool.
2. Eat fibre- rich diet (Vegetable and fruit salads
Cucumber,tomatoes,apple,pear,guava .)
3. Drink plenty of water.
4. Exercise.
5. Maintain healthy weight.
