Although many people have hemorrhoids, not all experience symptoms. If you experience, any of the following symptoms, you could have hemorrhoids:
Bleeding during bowel movements
Rectal bleeding after movement of bowels
Bright red blood found in stool
Mild burning during bowel movement
Protrusion in the course of bowel movements
Itching in the anal area
Pain during bowel movements
Sensitive or painful lump(s) on the anus
The four different degrees of hemorrhoids:
1st- Bleeding is the main symptom, and there is no anal prolapse.
2nd- Prolapses during bowel movement, but retracts back inside the anus when finishing movement.
3rd- After hemroid protrudes, it does not return inside without pushing it with your fingers, etc.
4th- Hemroid is always protruding outside the anus, even without any bowel movement.
A thorough examination, evaluation and proper diagnosis by a doctor is essential any time bleeding from the rectum or blood in the stool lasts more than a couple of days. Bleeding can also be a symptom of other digestive diseases, such as colorectal cancer.
Although most cases of hemroids can be treated with over the counter medications, in the home treatments, and changing ones diet and nutritional habits, sometimes more drastic measures need to be taken. There are several surgical techniques used to alleviate hemorrhoids. Most of these procedures can be performed as an outpatient.
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