hemorrhoid
Hemorrhoids..US UK .. &
hemorrhoids are vascular structures in the anal canal. [1] [2] In their natural
state, they are cushions that help control bowel movements. [3] They become
pathological or piles [4] when swollen or inflamed. At this point, the condition
is technically known as hemorrhoidal disease. [3]
The signs and symptoms of
hemorrhoids depend on this type. Internal hemorrhoids are usually painless
rectal bleeding while external hemorrhoids can produce some symptoms or if the
pain of thrombosis and swelling in the region of significant anus. Many people
mistakenly refer to symptoms that occur around the area "hemorrhoids"
anal-rectal and serious causes of symptoms must be excluded. [5] Although the
exact cause of hemorrhoids is unknown, a number of factors that increase
intra-abdominal pressure, especially constipation, is expected to play a role
in their development.
The mild to moderate initial
treatment of the disease is to increase fiber intake, oral fluids to maintain
hydration, NSAID to help with the pain, and rest. A number of minor procedures
can be performed if symptoms are severe or do not improve with conservative to
east. Surgery is reserved for those who fail to improve following these
measures. Up to half of people may have problems with hemorrhoids at some point
in their lives. The results are generally good.