Hemorrhoids, Symptoms and Treatment.

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins around the anus and in the rectum (the very lowest portion of the colon) that may protrude from the anus.

Hemorrhoids are very much like varicose veins; they enlarge and lose elasticity, resulting in saclike protrusions into the anal canal. They are not tumours or growths.

Causes of Hemorrhoids

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• violent coughing
• lifting heavy objects (or lifting even relatively light objects improperly)
• straining at bowel movements - especially when constipated

Other Causes Of Hemorrhoids

• obesity
• lack of exercise
• liver damage
• food allergies
• not eating enough dietary fiber
• during pregnancy and after childbirth

  

Symptoms Of Hemorrhoids

• itching
• burning
• pain
• inflammation
• swelling
• irritation
• seepage
• bleeding

Different Types Of Hemorrhoids

• External: These develop under the skin at the opening of the anal cavity and mostly affects younger people.
• Internal: Internal hemorrhoids are located inside the rectum.
• Prolapsed: A prolapsed hemorrhoid is an internal hemorrhoid that collapses and protrudes outside the anus, often accompanied by a mucous discharge and heavy bleeding.

As far as we know, hemorrhoids are unique to human beings. No other creature develops this problem.

This can be taken as an indication that our dietary and nutritional habits play a greater role in this disorder than anything else.

Foods To Eat

Eat foods that are high in dietary fiber such as wheat bran, fresh fruits, and nearly all vegetables. Apples, beetroots, Brazil nuts, broccoli, foods in the cabbage family, carrots, green beans, oat bran, lima beans, pears, peas, psyllium seed, and whole grains are recommended.

A high fiber diet is probably the most important consideration in the treatment and prevention of hemorrhoids.



If you are aware of any health problem which may compromise your general health, it is important to seek treatment. A Health and Wellness Counselor may help you, to bring you back in balance and to good health through, detoxing, healthy eating and living, create a proper diet suited for your condition, advise natural remedies, herbs, wholefood supplements and organic cosmetics.