Internal Hemorrhoids

It is almost likely that as a person ages, he or she will suffer from hemorrhoids. That is because it has been seen that more than half of all people who are over the age of 50 tend to be affected with this condition. They are affected by one of the two types of hemorrhoids – internal hemorrhoids or external hemorrhoids.

What exactly is internal hemorrhoid and how is it different to the external type? To understand this first an understanding of hemorrhoids is necessary. Sometimes the veins that are in the lower rectum region and the anus become swollen and this condition is referred to as hemorrhoids. This happens due to many reasons such as straining for years to pass stool causes the veins to get strained and irritated over time and the rectal valves or the veins being weak. Hemorrhoids can also be caused by wrong sitting posture, and even due to sitting or standing for long hours. Some even say that hypertension can also cause hemorrhoids.

Internal hemorrhoid is the condition where the swelling happens inside the anus, and so it is not visible from the outside. Because of this though there are the normal symptoms of hemorrhoids (pain and bleeding) but since the growths cannot be seen with the naked eye, it becomes very difficult for the sufferer to see the condition himself, which is not the case in external hemorrhoids. And so whenever the symptoms are noticed, it is essential to consult a doctor for confirmation.

When suffering from the pain and itching of hemorrhoids, it is wise to start treatment immediately. We recommend an all natural treatment for hemorrhoids - Heal Hemorrhoids.

Some Other Symptoms Of Internal Hemorrhoids

Other symptoms of internal hemorrhoids include a sensation of itching within the anus and the anal canal. This happens due to the mucus that can leak from the internal swellings. Sometimes the mucus even leaks from the anus and comes out, and in such cases the itching is caused in the outside too.

Another common symptom of internal hemorrhoids is the persistent feeling that stool needs to be passed. It needs to be remembered that internal hemorrhoids causes swelling within the anus and this enlarges the anal cushions too, which in turn makes the person believe that stool might need to be passed. There is also another reason for this and this has to do with all those internal hemorrhoids that tend to be big and go poking the large intestine. This also creates the feeling that stool will need to be passed. More it pokes into the intestine, the more is the feeling.

Internal hemorrhoids can be extremely frustrating. That is because it is difficult to get a cure from this disease, and even when the symptoms of hemorrhoids are gone, they tend to come back to haunt again. Then the swelling cannot be even seen. So the person gets confused as he cannot see the cause of the symptoms.

Bleeding Internal Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are caused by over exerting oneself during a bowel movement. They are swollen areas of skin and blood vessels around the anus.

External hemorrhoids develop around the external opening of the anus. They are highly innervated and sensitive, and at risk for thrombosis.

Internal hemorrhoids occur above the pectinate or dentate line in the anal canal. They are covered by a mucous membrane. The internal hemorrhoid is graded to assist with the selection of a treatment plan. The treatment is then provided according to the grade. The grade of the hemorrhoid depends on the extent of descent into the anal canal and out of the anus.

The most common sign of internal hemorrhoids is rectal bleeding. Hemorrhoids can ooze fresh red blood, whether located externally or internally. In bleeding internal hemorrhoids, you may notice blood in the stool.

How to deal with bleeding internal hemorrhoids

Consult a doctor immediately. If you are not aware of why you are bleeding then go for a check up as anal fissure can be mistaken for bleeding internal hemorrhoids.

Treatments for bleeding internal hemorrhoids

If the bleeding is not stopping with prescribed medication the doctor may recommend:

a) Rubber band ligation- One or two tiny rubber bands tied around the base of an internal hemorrhoid to cut off circulation and it eventually falls off.

b) Sclerotherapy- In this process a chemical solution is injected around the blood vessel to shrink the hemorrhoid.

c) Laser treatment- A burst of infrared light can cut off circulation to small, bleeding, internal hemorrhoids.

d) Hemorrhoidectomy- This is the last resort if other procedures fail. Here the surgery is done with either local anesthetic combined with sedation, and requires an overnight hospital stay.