Thursday, February 12, 2009

Hemorrhoids Prevention, Cure, and Treatment

By Heather-Jane Hunter

If you are over 30 years of age and notice traces of blood in your stools, you should probably see a doctor as this is not always the result of hemorrhoids. This is one of the main symptoms of hemorrhoids but it can also indicate cancer and other illnesses. If you have any doubt, its always best to have yourself fully checked out by a physician.

Although hemorrhoids are not life threatening, other conditions with similar symptoms can be. Its for this reason that I strongly recommend getting yourself checked by a doctor or physician before starting to treat any kind of illness.

Hemorrhoids are the most common illness that cause bleeding from the anus so in most cases anal bleeding will be from a hemorrhoid. External hemorrhoids are easy to diagnose given that you can see them and touch them easily.

Internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids result in swollen or inflamed veins in the rectum. External hemorrhoids can often be protruding from the anal canal, in this case the look like a lump or mound of skin covered flesh. Bright red blood on toilet paper or inside the toilet (after bowel movement) is one of the main signs of hemorrhoids.

Pressure on your rectal area causes veins around the area to swell and expand. This leads to hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids can last a very long time if left untreated. Sometimes the pain experienced (especially during bowel movement) can be extreme. The severity of hemorrhoids can change over time but hemorrhoids do not generally heal themselves without you making some lifestyle changes.

The lifestyle changes needed are not major and shouldnt be too difficult to achieve. Firstly, you will need to increase the amount of fiber in your diet " you can do this through eating more fruits and vegetables. Diets high in fiber produce softer stools and this reduces the aggravation caused during bowel movement. They also minimize you chance of becoming constipated which is one of the main causes of hemorrhoids.

The second lifestyle change is to increase your physical activity. Get some exercise. Even if its just 15 " 20 minutes walking per day, it will do you metabolism wonder and help you in your fight against hemorrhoids. Additionally, avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time. Make sure you walk around for a few minutes every hour " dont remain seated all day without getting up and walking around.

If there is one thing you should not do, it is ignore your hemorrhoids. The chances that they will heal by themselves are very slim. Make sure you actively use the tips suggested in this article " dont wait until its too late. If you want to get rid of your hemorrhoids quickly and permanently, I suggest you look at using a natural hemorrhoid cure such as H Miracle. H Miracle is a treatment that works quickly not only to provide pain relief but also permanently cure hemorrhoids. If you prefer a homeopathic approach, Venapro is the best in its class. Read reviews of these two products and much more by clicking the links listed below. - 16004

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