Piles and Their Symptoms Explained in Plain English
Posted: Tuesday, January 13, 2009
by Helen Moss
Knowing and understanding the symptoms of hemorrhoids, can help you to treat them and eliminate them more effectively. This article goes into detail about the symptoms that you should look out for.
An important thing to understand is that there are some very serious health conditions that display similar symptoms to piles, so it is advisable that if you are in any doubt whatsoever that you visit a medical professional and get checked out fully.
Some Common Symptoms of Hemorrhoids
Rectal Bleeding: One of the first signs that many people notice that indicates they may be suffering from hemorrhoids, is blood on their toilet paper after they have been to the toilet. As well as being one of the first signs, it can also be one of the most disturbing signs for someone who has never experienced hemorrhoids before and doesn't know anything about them. Irritated hemorrhoids sometimes results in bleeding and bleeding is a common indication of someone having hemorrhoids in the first place. The bleeding itself is rarely very heavy. Both internal and external hemorrhoids have been known to bleed. It is very important that if the bleeding lasts for a prolonged period of time, or is particularly heavy, that you seek medical attention as soon as possible. It is important that you don't just assume that what you have is hemorrhoids that will go away all by themselves. Make an appointment to see a doctor if any major changes occur, or anything abnormal seems to be taking place.
Bumps on the anus: If you find you have bumps on your anus this can be a sign of external hemorrhoids. The effect of bumps is normally caused because veins in your anus have become filled with blood and have become swollen. Bumps on your anus can start of being small, but eventually can grow much larger.
Pain: Certain types of hemorrhoids are know to be painful. There are some very effective over-the-counter treatments as well as prescribed treatments that can help to get rid of the pain that is sometimes associated with hemorrhoids.
Itchiness: It is common for someone with hemorrhoids to experience itching around the affected area and anus. Using the appropriate topical treatments and cleaning the affected area thoroughly can relieve itching.
Less Common Symptoms of Hemorrhoids
Severe Pain: When dealing with hemorrhiods if the pain has got to the stage where it is severe then you may be suffering with thrombosed hemorrhoids. These are basically hemorrhoids where the blood has clotted and hardened. Thrombosed hemorrhoids can be extremely painful. However, treatment prescribed by your doctor, as well as at home treatments, can be very effective in dealing with them.
Protrusions: These normally come about from prolapsed internal hemorrhoids and it may take drastic measures to deal with them.
Anal Seepage: The seepage of waste out of the anal area can sometimes occur because the hemorrhoids have become so filled with blood that they cause the anal sphincter to fail to close in the normal way.
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Now you know more about the symptoms of hemorrhoids all you need to do next is to learn how to get rid of hemorrhoids. Visit the Treatment for Hemorrhoids website to receive a free 6 part course on how to get rid of your hemorrhoids for good.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)A good article Helen and full of very important information. Your recommendations are also correct. Thank you an welcome to Searchwarp.
Excellent and timely due for many. Too mnay times this is treated casually and as you say it could lead to problems.
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