Description:

Enlarged and engorged blood vessels in and around the rectum (anus). These may be accompanied by pain, bleeding and itching.

Symptoms:

Severe pain around the anus & lower bowel (rectum). Itching around the area. Bleeding from the anus, bright red blood, often seen on the toilet paper.

Causes:

Hemorrhoids (piles) and varicose veins common in countries where the diet has more processed food and is low in fibre. This leads to pressure in the abdomen that causes blood vessels to swell and become engorged.

Risks:

Those chronically straining with constipation, overweight people, liver cirrhosis, people with heavy lifting jobs, or standing for long period, after or during pregnancy. Here, the body mass actually press on the main blood vessels that returns blood to the heart.

Treatment:

Avoid becoming overweight and lose weight if you are. Eat a high fibre diet, include plenty of fruits and vegetables and whole grain. Exercise regularly. Application of a hemorrhoidal cream to the affected area, ice packs, or warm baths several times a day in plain water for 10 minutes.

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