6 Responses to “What is a Hemorrhoid!? I am pretty sure i have one… How did this happen!?”

1. loki4200 Says:
   November 24th, 2009 at 12:03 am

   Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and lower rectum. Hemorrhoids may result from straining during a bowel movement or from the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, among other causes.

   A sometimes embarrassing topic of discussion, hemorrhoids are one of the most common ailments. By age 50, about half of adults have had to deal with the itching, discomfort and bleeding that can signal the presence of hemorrhoids.

   Signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids may include:

   ■Painless bleeding during bowel movements — you might notice small amounts of bright red blood on your toilet tissue or in the toilet bowl
   ■Itching or irritation in your anal region
   ■Pain or discomfort
   ■Hemorrhoids protruding from your anus
   ■Swelling around your anus
   ■A sensitive or painful lump near your anus
   ■Leakage of feces

   Medications
   If your hemorrhoids produce only mild discomfort, your doctor may suggest over-the-counter creams, ointments, suppositories or pads. These products contain ingredients, such as witch hazel or hydrocortisone, that can relieve pain and itching, at least temporarily.

   Don’t use an over-the-counter cream or other product for more than a week unless directed by your doctor. They can cause side effects, such as skin rash, inflammation and skin thinning.

2. peash Says:
   November 24th, 2009 at 12:03 am

   yeah sounds like you have a hemorrhoid…you can get preparation h from the store, make sure you keep the area clean and don’t rub it, wipe gently, soak in a warm bath if you can. Hemorrhoids can be caused by many things, sometimes it’s genetics, sometimes it’s from the food we eat, or sometimes it’s from sitting too long or pregnancy. Lots of people have them. For the most part hemorrhoids never go away, sometimes people get surgery to have them removed, but they can still grow back. Most of the time, they will get swollen for a few days and then go back down on their own, but some witch hazel or prep h should help with the swelling. You should tell your parents so they can take you to the doc if the pain and bleeding is really bad.

3. bonnygee Says:
   November 24th, 2009 at 12:03 am

   You can also purchase these small rounds pads called "TUCKS", Use these after each bowel movement to reduce the pain and inflammation. But u really should get it checked out. I had a friend that thought he had hemorrhoids and it ended up being polyps, benign, thank God, but still. He ignored them thinking they would go away and that’s what happened. He had them removed and he is fine now. Just don’t ignore it, they are not always serious, but should be checked out.

4. zakakiah Says:
   November 24th, 2009 at 12:03 am

   Instead of running for the Preparation H if you find yourself suffering from hemorrhoids you might want to consider a homeopathic remedy. Homeopathic remedies to your problems can be a safe and natural way of assisting your body with self healing. It can assist with a cure, but in order to make sure that your hemorrhoids do not reoccur you would need to find out what caused them in the first place. In most cases just making some moderate changes to diet and exercise routines does the trick.

   Preparation H and other over-the-counter ointments and gels were created to soothe the itching, burning and irritation associated with hemorrhoids but they are made up of synthetic chemicals. There are natural remedies that can be considered and will provide comparable relief to creams like Preparation H.

   One remedy that is great for most skin irritations is the Aloe Vera plant. Applying it to the rectal area will help with the soreness and/or bleeding and itching feeling.

   Venapro is also a treatment on the market available in pill form that is made up of all natural ingredients. It works by helping to heal the blood vessels leading up to the rectum. Since hemorrhoids are just varicose veins in an unfortunate place, taking herbs to help with blood circulation will also help lead blood to the rectal area and ease the pain of hemorrhoids.

   Graphites, Nux Vomica, and Sulphur are also homeopathic remedies that are suggested for the treatment of hemorrhoids. Graphites is usually recommended to the hemorrhoid suffer who is overweight and suffers from cracks and burning in the rectal area. Nux Vomica is good for people who suffer from hemorrhoids because of constipation and is also a good solution for those who are addicted to stimulants such as coffee. Sulphur is good for the chronic suffer who may have a significantly swollen hemorrhoid and finds that taking a bath that is supposed to be soothing just causes them more pain.

   If you are considering any of these homeopathic remedies it is best to do further research to be sure you are a candidate and get the proper dosage information.

5. Heather-Jane Says:
   November 24th, 2009 at 12:03 am

   Hey,

   "Hemorrhoids (also commonly known as haemorrhoids, hemroids and piles) can be defined as pads of tissue in and around the anal area. Everyone has hemorrhoids and they only become a problem when they are inflamed or swollen."

   Some things to do about them:

   1. Eat plenty of fiber
   2. Drink lots of water
   3. Don’t lift heavy objects
   4. Try to get some light exercise
   5. Avoid eating/drinking alcohol, spicy foods and coffee.

   Hope this helps,

   Heather-Jane

6. What Is A Hemorrhoid Says:
   December 11th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

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