Hemorrhoids Symptoms. I thought it would be useful to provide some basic information on hemorrhoids and hemorrhoids symptoms.
First of all, hemorrhoids are given different names, depending on where you live. They can be called hemroids or piles, or if you a British, haemorrhoids.
Next, lets look at what are hemorrhoids. I know that until I had hemorrhoids I knew little about them – it wasn’t the sort of thing we discussed over Sunday lunch!
Hemorrhoids are swollen or inflamed veins or blood vessels in the lower part of the Rectum or Anus. There are two types of hemorrhoids: internal and external. See diagram below.
[diagram provided courtesy of GNU Free Documentation License]
So how do you know if you have hemorrhoids? Well, hemorrhoids symptoms can include any of the following:
- Itching in and around your anus (the opening at the end of the digestive system where solid waste leaves the body)
- Pain or aches in the anus, especially while sitting
- Pain during bowel movements (especially when passing a hard stool)
- Swelling around your anus
- Painless bleeding when going to the bathroom – bright red blood on toilet tissue, stool, or in the toilet bowl
- Hemorrhoids protruding from your anus
- One or more hard, tender or painful lumps near your anus
- Leakage of feces.
- Feeling like your bowels are still full and need emptying
- Discharge of mucus present after passing a stool
You may also get one or more a hard lumps near or around your anus. These lumps are made up of blood clots forming in a small area (this is a thrombosed external hemorrhoid) and it is these types of hemorrhoids that can become very painful.
I had a number of the symptoms described above and know how painful and worrying hemorrhoids can be. If you are suffering with Hemorrhoids, I hope you get the chance to look at my post on the hemorrhoids treatment that worked for me. Also, you might want to check out my story of what I went through until I finally found a cure for hemorrhoids.
Please be aware that Hemorrhoids symptoms will vary, depending on their location:
- Internal hemorrhoids lie inside the rectum. You can’t see or feel these hemorrhoids and they are very common. They usually don’t cause discomfort, but straining when passing a hard stool can injure a hemorrhoid’s delicate surface and cause it to bleed. Occasionally, straining can push an internal hemorrhoid through the anal opening. This is known as a protruding or prolapsed hemorrhoid and can cause pain and irritation.
- External hemorrhoids (medical name perianal haematoma) are small lumps that develop under the skin on the outside edge of the anus. They can become very itchy or bleed. Sometimes blood may pool in an external hemorrhoid and form a clot (thrombus), resulting in severe pain, swelling and inflammation. Fortunately, this type of hemorrhoid is less common.
If you are looking for a hemorrhoid treatment that works quickly and effectively, I can warmly recommend the treatment that worked for me: the ‘Hemorrhoid No More‘ treatment.
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Medical disclaimer: I am sure you realize that I not a healthcare professional. If you feel you have hemorrhoids or any symptoms described in this website, you should seek proper medical attention immediately. The information I have provided is intended solely for reference and is based on personal experiences. Please understand that individual results may vary. By viewing this site, you have agreed to my full medical disclaimer.