Hemmroids, most commonly known as Hemorrhoids (the proper term) are abnormally large sacs of varicose veins, tissue and mucous membranes in the rectum. Hemmroids is also one of the most common anorectal disorders affecting approximately 5% of the entire population. So that's about 336 million people suffering from hemmroids as of September 2008.

Hemmroid's most common symptoms are : Presence of blood in the stool, Feeling of obstruction caused by swollen veins in the anus, Protruding lumps hanging from the anus, Itching and inflammation around the anus.

Hemmroid causes : includes long periods of sitting or standing, lifting heavy objects, dehydration, obesity and lack of exercise, but without a doubt the largest factor is constipation and straining during defecation which resulted from poor eating habits and diet. Hemmroids often develop during pregnancy because of the pressure the fetus exerts in the abdominal area, as well as the hormonal changes that cause the veins to enlarge. Stress is another cause of hemmroid.

Hemmroid Diagnosis/Test : It is diagnosed based on a rectal examination. To diagnose internal hemmroids, the doctor will insert an anoscope , a thin, lighted tube to view the lower rectum. A colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy may also be performed to examine the inside of the colon and rule out any other causes of bleeding.


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Hemmroid Symptoms
Hemmroid symptoms are numerous but others are very common. Hemmroids usually are not dangerous or life threatening. And in most cases, symptoms of hemmroid will go away within a few days. Although lots people have hemmroids, not all of them experience hemmroid symptoms. While hemmroids may not be life-threatening, living with hemmroids can be uncomfortable and downright painful and embarrassing one.

The magnitude of discomfort depends on how serious your hemmroids are, but regardless of the severity, it is wise to deal and consult with the problem immediately. So here’s a list of common hemmroid symptoms for you to notice if you have it or not. So that you can treat hemmroid as early as they will not come to worse.

Hemmroid Symptoms:

    Anal ache or pain, especially while sitting.

    Presence of bright red blood on toilet tissue, stool, or in the toilet bowl.

    Feeling of obstruction caused by swollen veins in the anus and pain during bowel movements.

    One or more hard tender lumps near the anus.

    Swollen veins and protruding lumps inside and hanging around the anus.

    Anal itching and inflammation of the anus.

In addition, excessive straining, rubbing, or cleaning around the anus may cause irritation with bleeding and/or itching, which may produce a vicious cycle of hemmroid symptoms.

But just in case there is no pain or discomfort, how do you know you have hemmroids? In most cases, there is bleeding and any blood in the stools or toilet tissue, you should immediately be referred to a doctor so that you will be diagnosed properly for having hemmroids or not. You need to have this checked to rule out the possibility of bleeding if it is one of hemmroid symptoms.

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