hemorrhoids?
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 at
9:57 am
what the heck are they, how do you get them, how do you get rid of them, and is that what preparation H is for?
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what the heck are they
blood vessels in you perianal area
, how do you get them,
straining, bad diet, constipation
how do you get rid of them,
sitz bath, nbetter diet, more fiber, no strain, either go or get up
and is that what preparation H is for?
soothing cream with topical anesthetic
thts wht happends when u get PWNED
Nobody wants to know about your hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoid
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Hemorrhoids (also known as haemorrhoids, emerods, or piles) are varicosities or swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus.
[edit] Types and symptoms of hemorrhoids
Direct view of hemorrhoid seen on sigmoidoscopy(I84.3) If the vein ruptures and a blood clot develops, the hemorrhoid becomes a thrombosed hemorrhoid.
(I84.3-I84.5) External hemorrhoids are those that occur outside of the anal verge (the distal end of the anal canal). They are sometimes painful, and can be accompanied by swelling and irritation. Itching, although often thought to be a symptom from external hemorrhoids, is more commonly due to skin irritation.
(I84.0-I84.2) Internal hemorrhoids are those that occur inside the rectum. As this area lacks pain receptors, internal hemorrhoids are usually not painful and most people are not aware that they have them. Internal hemorrhoids, however, may bleed when irritated.
(I84.1) Untreated internal hemorrhoids can lead to two severe forms of hemorrhoids: prolapsed and strangulated hemorrhoids:
Prolapsed hemorrhoids are internal hemorrhoids that are so distended that they are pushed outside of the anus.
If the anal sphincter muscle goes into spasm and traps a prolapsed hemorrhoid outside of the anal opening, the supply of blood is cut off, and the hemorrhoid becomes a strangulated hemorrhoid.
[edit] Prevalence
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Hemorrhoids are very common. It is estimated that approximately one half of all Americans have had this condition by the age of 50. However, only a small number seek medical treatment. Annually, only about 500,000 people in the U.S. are medically treated for hemorrhoids, with 10 to 20% of them requiring surgeries.
[edit] Causes
The causes of hemorrhoids include genetic predisposition (weak rectal vein walls and/or valves), straining during bowel movements, and too much pressure on the rectal veins due to poor muscle tone or poor posture. Hemorrhoids may also result from portal hypertension because of the portacaval anastomoses.
Additional factors that can influence the course of hemorrhoids (mostly by increasing rectal vein pressure), especially for those with a genetic predisposition, are obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.
Constipation, chronic diarrhea, poor bathroom habits, pregnancy, postponing bowel movements, and fiber-deprived diet may be associated with bowel movement and straining, but not all of these have been conclusively proved to cause hemorrhoids.
[edit] Squatting
Using a squat toilet has been hypothesised to reduce straining and therefore reduce the occurrence of hemorrhoids[1] [2]. However, the medical research into this subject is scarce, and there has been no definite proof for this hypothesis. Hemorrhoids are very rare in nations where people squat to defecate [3], but this epidemiological argument doesn’t necessarily prove a causal relationship.
[edit] Food
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Insufficient hydration (caused by not drinking enough water, or by drinking too much diuretic liquid such as coffee or cola) can cause a hard stool, which can lead to hemorrhoidal irritation. An excess of lactic acid in the stool, a product of excessive consumption of milk products such as cheese, can cause irritation and a reduction of consumption can bring relief. Vitamin E deficiency is also a common cause. Excessive alcohol consumption can cause diarrhea which in turn can cause hemorrhoidal irritation.
[edit] Prevention
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Prevention of hemorrhoids includes drinking more fluids, eating more dietary fiber, exercising, practicing better posture, and reducing bowel movement strain and time. Hemorrhoid sufferers should avoid using laxatives and should strictly limit time straining during bowel movement. Wearing tight clothing and underwear will also contribute to irritation and poor muscle tone in the region and promote hemorrhoid development. Some sufferers report a more comfortable experience without underwear or wearing only very lightweight panties, etc.
Straining can be lessened by defecating in a standing position, knees slightly bent. This position seems to use the muscles of the abdomen to expel feces preventing a strain on the anus. Fluids emitted by the intestinal tract may contain irritants that may increase the fissures associated with hemorrhoids. Washing the anus with cool water and soap may reduce the swelling and increase blood supply for quicker healing and may remove irritating fluid.
[edit] Examination
Endoscopic image of internal hemorrhoids seen on retroflexion of the flexible sigmoidoscope at the ano-rectal junctionAfter visual examination of the anus and surrounding area for external or prolapsed hemorrhoids, a doctor would conduct a digital examination. In addition to probing for hemorrhoidal bulges, a doctor would also look for indications of rectal tumor or polyp, enlarged prostate and abscesses.
Visual confirmation of hemorrhoids can be done using a medical device called an anoscope. This device is basically a hollow tube with a light attached at one end that allows the doctor to see the internal hemorrhoids, as well as polyps in the rectum.
If warranted, more detailed examinations, such as sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy can be performed. In sigmoidoscopy, the last 60cm of the colon and rectum are examined whereas in colonoscopy the entire bowel is examined.
A pathologist will look for dilated vascular spaces which exhibit thrombosis and recanalization.
[edit] Treatments
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Treatments for hemorrhoids vary in their cost, risk, and effectiveness. Different cultures and individuals approach treatment differently. Some of the treatments used are listed here in increasing order of intrusiveness and cost.
[edit] Temporary relief
For many people, hemorrhoids are mild and temporary conditions that heal spontaneously or by the same measures recommended for prevention. There is no medicine that will cure hemorrhoids, but local treatments such as warm sitz baths, using a bidet, extendable showerhead, cold compress, or topical analgesic (such as Nupercainal), can provide temporary relief. Consistent use of medicated creams (such as Anusol and Preparation H) during the early stages of a hemorrhoid flare-up will also provide relief and may stave off further development and irritation. Keep the area clean and dry, with some lubrication provided by hemorrhoidal creams. Suppositories can also relieve the symptoms.
[edit] Natural treatments
Some people successfully apply natural procedures for treatment or reversal of chronic conditions. These procedures largely echo the prevention measures. They include:
Reducing regional pressure in such ways as improving posture and muscle tone
Taking herbs and dietary supplements that strengthen vein walls, such as butcher’s broom, horse chestnut, bromelain, and Japanese pagoda tree extracts. Drinking 99% pure aloe juice can also relieve itching and swelling.
Topical application of natural astringents and soothing agents, such as Witch hazel (astringent), cranesbill and aloe vera
Eating fiber-rich bulking agents such as plantain and Psyllium seed husks to help create soft stool that is easy to pass to lessen the irritation of existing hemorrhoids.
Using the squatting position for bowel movements.[4]
Oral dietary supplementation can help to treat and prevent many complications of hemorrhoids, and natural botanicals such as Butchers Broom, Horse Chestnut, and bioflavonoids can be an effective addition to hemorrhoid treatment.[5]
Butcher’s Broom: Butcher’s broom extract, or Ruscus aculeatus, contains ruscogenins that have anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor effects. Supplementation with Butcher’s Broom helps tighten and strengthen veins. Butcher’s broom has traditionally been used to treat venous problems including hemorrhoids and varicose veins.[6][7][8]
Horse Chestnut: Horse chestnut extract, or Aesculus hippocastanum, contains a saponin known as aescin, that has anti-inflammatory, anti-edema, and venotonic actions. Aescin improves tone in vein walls, thereby strengthening the support structure of the vein. Double blind studies have shown that supplementation with horse chestnut helps relieve the pain and swelling associated with chronic venous insufficiency.[9][10]
Bilberry Bioflavonoid: Bilberry extract, or Vaccinium myrtillus, is an anthocyanoside bioflavonoid. Supplementation with this potent flavonoid protects and maintains venous strength and function.[6][11]
As reported in Doctor Yourself, by Andrew Saul, PhD (Basic Health/publisher), treatment with topical Vitamin E (twice daily, open up Vitamin E capsule and squeeze Vitamin E out and apply to the site) has also been successful for some individuals.
External / topical application for external hemorrhoids of St. John’s Wort Oil can often completely disappear hemorrhoids. This treatment can be found in many herbal books, by many authors, including David Hoffman, and it’s mentioned on the University of Maryland Medical Center’s website, and many others. For external use only.
[edit] Medical treatments
Some people require the following medical treatments for chronic or severe hemorrhoids:
Rubber band ligation: elastic bands are applied onto an internal hemorrhoid to cut off its blood supply. Within several days, the withered hemorrhoid is sloughed off during normal bowel movement.
Hemorrhoidolysis/Galvanic Electrotherapy: desiccation of the hemorrhoid by electrical current.
Sclerotherapy (injection therapy): sclerosant or hardening agent is injected into hemorrhoids. This causes the vein walls to collapse and the hemorrhoids to shrivel up.
Cryosurgery: a frozen tip of a cryoprobe is used to destroy hemorrhoidal tissues. Rarely used anymore because of side effects
Laser, infrared or BICAP coagulation: laser, infrared beam, or electricity is used to cauterize the affected tissues. Lasers are now much less popular.
Hemorrhoidectomy: a true surgical procedure to excise and remove hemorrhoids.
Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy: Also called the procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids, it is designed to resect soft tissue proximal to the dentate line, which disrupts the blood flow to the hemorrhoids. It is generally less painful than complete removal of hemorrhoids and also allows for faster recovery times. It’s meant for hemorrhoids that fall out or bleed and is not helpful for painful outside conditions.
Enema: This Practice is only used to clean the rectum in some cases and should only be done by a doctor. Water is injected into the rectum and then flushed out cleaning the area.
Doppler Guided Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation : The only evidence based surgery for all grades of hemorrhoids. It does not involve cutting tissues or even a stay at the hospital; patients are usually back to work on the same day. Best treatment for bleeding piles, as the bleeding stops immediately.[12]
[edit] Diseases with similar symptoms
Symptoms associated with rectal cancer, anal fissure, anal abscess, anal fistula, and other diseases may be similar to those produced by hemorrhoids and may be reduced by the topical analgesic methods described above. For this reason, it is a good idea to consult with a physician when these symptoms are encountered, particularly for the first time, and periodically should the problem continue.
Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemorrhoids
Inflammation can cause real pain. Its like your guts falling out. Hemmorrhoids creme shrinks
A. like big veins in your bum area
B. They are hereditary but often get aggrevated by constipation and childbirth
C. Use prep H or they can be surgically removed
d. Prep H shrinks them and makes them less uncomfortable.
yes preperation h is for hemeroids… hemeroids are fatty tissue that swells up in your butthole…. they can come out and grow very large for some people.. you can get them from anal sex too much drugs suh as coccaine which for some reason makes people have to use the bathroom i think its from nerves. you can get them from sitting on hard surfaces and cold concrete… pushing a baby out when giving birth as well…
Yes that is what Prep H is for. Now if you don’t already know what hemorroids are, then you don’t really want to know anything more about it. Trust me.
They are these umm, like pimple cysts on your anus… They hurt like hell! You get them when you don’t wipe your butt good after doing numbah 2. And what I said…. They HURT LIKE HELL! I mean it dude, I had one once and I had to go to the hospital, ’cause I couldn’t sit down or even take a dump. Man. You know how that is? Pepreation H is for hemmies, but it don’t even work that good. You know what I’m saying, home fry? Just go to a doctor, ASAP. And remember to always WIPE WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT! peace out brah!
Hemorrhoids are engorged blood vessels around the anus that can be very painful and itch. You can get them by straining on the toilet when you deficate or while pushing while giving birth.
You never get rid of them except by surgery. But you can make them less inflamed with a good diet and proper exercise to stay regular. Maybe even take fiber suppliments.
Preparation H is to help with the swelling and itching.
yes that is what prepration- H is for and they are a pain in the ass
Hemorrhoids, which are also called piles, is a condition of weakened and swollen veins in the anus or lower rectum. They often go unnoticed and usually clear up after a few days, but can also cause long-lasting discomfort of the rectum such as pain, itching, and bleeding. Hemorrhoids can be divided into two types: Internal hemorrhoids lie inside the anus or lower rectum; external hemorrhoids lie outside the anal opening. Both can be present at the same time. Sometimes a blood clot forms in an external hemorrhoid and inflammation and a painful lump develops. This condition is called a thrombosed hemorrhoid.
Hemorrhoids are a very common medical complaint. More than 75% of Americans have hemorrhoids at some point in their lives, typically after age 30. Men are more likely than women to suffer from hemorrhoids that are serious enough to require professional treatment
They are enlarged blood vessels that are caused from the pressure from straining and a few other things. When they get infected you can have a painful mess. Preparation H is just petroleum jelly with some vitamin added. Change your eating habits so you don’t get so bound up and keep that area clean. If it comes to surgery, it has become in office in many cases.
By the time you get to my answer, you will have a good idea of exactly what haemorrhoids are!!
Assuming you do have them, I’d advise you NOT to use Preparation H as there are much better products on the market. I’ve suffered from both internal and external haemorrhoids since I was about 20, and also anal fissures (and no, I’m not gay!!). Ruscoroid is a great cream, very soothing, and it smells good too. It’s also white, and not brown and unpleasant-smelling like Preparation H. Ruscoroid also comes in suppositories. When I’ve had badly inflamed haemorrhoids, I’ve also taken tablets such as Varemoid (don’t know if it’s still available), or Daflon. Daflon works wonders, and has absolutely no side effects. By using Daflon and Ruscaroid, I’ve avoided having to have surgery, and am now able to keep my piles under control.