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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Thrombosed Hemmroid
thrombosed hemmroid picThrombosed hemmroid is among the most severe forms of hemmroids and is common to most ages 50 above. A thrombosed hemmroid is a hemmroid in which the vein has clotted .
And hemmroid condition becomes worse because many don’t want to talk about it and they are ashamed to talk with their doctors as they do not realize that there is an easy treatment for thrombosed hemmroids, without having to endure painful hemmroid surgery. Before discussing an effective remedy for thrombosed hemmroids, we should know first what hemmroids are, what its causes and symptoms and what causes a hemmroid to become thrombosed.

The best way to describe hemmroids is to think of them as varicose veins but inside and outside of the rectum area and they occur due to the same reasons, strain; in the case of hemmroids strain during bowel movement such as in the case of diarrhea or constipation but also during pregnancy, anal intercourse or am existing medical condition.

Thrombosed hemmroid is swollen veins of the anus which protrude and is external. When blood flow becomes restricted to the area, a clot can form which causes thrombosed hemmroids. Although thrombosed hemmroid is normally surpassingly disquieting they do not commonly require surgical removal. This hemmroid can occur inside the anal canal or as external hemmroids and they vary in size from being very small (the size of a pea) through to being as spacious as a golf ball in the most extreme cases.

Internal thrombosed hemmroid cannot be seen or felt with ease unless they prolapsed and protrude towards the outside of the rectum but some visible symptoms are bright colored, fresh blood in the stool or toilet paper so, if you have been straining lately during bowel movement or have some doubts that you may have internal thrombosed hemmroids look out for those symptoms.

External thrombosed hemmroids can be seen, felt on touch and also experience the following: itching, burning and pain along with bleeding in the stool, on the toilet bowl and/or toilet paper.

Common causes for hemmroids are: Sitting in one position for too long, forcing during a bowel movement, weight lifting and childbirth.

Thrombosed hemmroid can be extremely uncomfortable and can cause symptoms from discomfort and itching, to burning and extreme pain. Many over the counter hemmroid creams and ointments do not work properly, and most medicines for hemmroids do not actually get rid of the condition, but just provide relief. A successful hemmroids treatment will provide relief as well as completely eliminate the condition, without surgery.

After consulting your doctor to ensure that you have thrombosed hemmroids you will be offered the following choice of hemmroid treatment: to drain the blood or to remove them by surgery depending on your case. But for fast relief from itching, burning and pain try medicated wipes that can be bought over the counter in drug stores as well as hemmroid creams and ointments for long lasting relief during the night or when at work.

Natural remedies can also make a big difference to sufferers of thrombosed hemmroid; in fact, when natural cures are used correctly they can fully cure thrombosed hemmroids. Below we have listed some useful tips to relieve thrombosed hemmroid pain:
  • Take several warm baths in a sitting position . This disposition reduce pain and unblemished the affected area. But sitting down can often be very uncomfortable for sufferers of thrombosed hemmroid, in this case try squatting in the warm water for 5 minutes or so.
  • Avoid straining when removing the stool ” admitting that you struggle when going to the toilet, we recommend making your stools softer. This can be done by eating foods with supercilious levels of natural fibers such as fruits and vegetables, bran, beans etc to add bulk to your stool thus avoiding extra pain to your thrombosed hemmroid.
  • Avoid dehydration. Stay hydrated by the agency of intemperate habits a minimum of 7 glasses of water daily. This is not difficult - you should scope for 10 glasses to ensure hydration. Try toping 2 glasses proximately when you wake up in the morning, 2 more at peep of day tea time and lunch time, 2 at dinner time and 2 before going to bed. Its always better to sip the water than drink it quickly.
  • Apply ice to the anal opening (or affected area). This will reduce the blood flow to the superficial contents and will also numb the thrombosed hemmroid. Wrap ice in a cloth to apply .
  • As a very temporary solution to excruciating hemmroid pain ” Ibuprofen have power to be same effective.
  • Use a hemmroid cream which can be most at most pharmacy's and chemists to reduce wrath. But remember that hemmroid creams work differently for different people and it does not provide long term solutions to your thrombosed hemmroid.
  • Increase your rate of metabolism by dint of walking for 20 minutes a day. This is probably best done after having a sitz bath or when you feel the least pain.
  • Reduce irritation and pain when cleaning your anus by using unusual delicate toilet paper or a soft damp towel. Try to avoid perfumed toilet pads as they can add irritation to your thrombosed hemmroid.

However, if you have tried everything including natural cures and still havent got results, its highly recommended to seek for doctors advise if there a need for you to have surgery to remove the hemmroid which includes thrombosed type of hemmroid. A few of your options include:
  • Rubber-band Ligation ” this technique is performed by placing a rubber-band around the hemmroid which causes it to dry up and eventually disappear.
  • Hemmroidectomy ” this procedure is reserved for only the most severe cases of piles due to the long painful recovery time which is needed.
  • Sclerotherapy ” the infected area is injected by a shrinking agent. The hemmroid eventually disappears.
Preventing thrombosed hemmroid altogether is a challenge and you can do so by ensuring you eat a balanced diet with enough fiber for your type of metabolism, weight, age and present state of health that can only be decided by your doctor. Learning to understand and feel your body will also help greatly in recognizing symptoms when hemmroid appears, which are essential in order to start a hemmroid treatment as soon as possible.

As mentioned above, surgery should be considered to be unexhausted resort for removing thrombosed hemmroid, because in vast majority of cases thrombosed hemmroid can be cure using simple natural techniques. Or try asking your doctor for right and appropriate treatment for your thrombosed hemmroid. Take note hemmroids are fully treatable and not a fatal disease unless left untreated for long periods of time when diseases such as cancer can develop from it.

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