Haemorrhoids - All4Women Health Articles

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Hemorrhoids are one of the most common colorectal conditions with an estimated 50% of the population experiencing it by the age of 50 years.

Causes

It has not yet been determined as to what the exact cause of haemorrhoids is but the following factors seem to contribute to a person having the condition:

???? Low dietary fibre intake
???? Malnutrition with constipation
???? A decrease in physical activity
??? ?Genetics

Risk

People whose jobs involve lifting heaving objects or prolonged standing are at risk of getting haemorrhoids together with those who overuse stimulant laxatives. Pregnancy and labour may aggravate the condition as well.

Symptoms

Symptoms of haemorrhoids include:

? rectal bleeding

? protrusion and swelling of tissue outside the anal canal

? itching secondary to inflammation

* It is generally painless, unless the protrusion becomes thrombosed, infected or ulcerated

Note that these symptoms are nonspecific and that conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and cancer can have the same haemorrhoidal symptoms.

Treatment

Over-the-counter medications, dietary as well as lifestyle modifications are usually recommended to help treat haemorrhoids.
Further medical intervention may be required if the above does not help the patient.

Prevention

Prevent haemorrhoids by:

???? Avoid excessive pressure and straining during defecation
??? ?Increase intake of high-fibre diet
??? ?Drink plenty of water
??? ?Exercise

Source: Healthplus24

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