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Internal hemorrhoids are nothing but clotting of blood in varicose veins of inner rectal region. |
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Basically, what happens is that the veins lining the walls of the rectum become enlarged (engorged with too much blood – varicose veins) and bulge out. |
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About External hemorrhoids |
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External hemorrhoids are usually visible as fleshy lumps around the anus. |
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Any swelling or a protruding mass at or near the anus are considered to be external hemorrhoids. |
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Causes |
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excessive straining while eliminating bowels, |
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pregnancy, |
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aging, |
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chronic constipation or diarrhea, |
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Wiping too hard or too long may cause or aggravate hemorrhoids. |
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lifting straining can cause hemorrhoids |
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Liver disease can also cause increased pressure in the veins, as blood is pooled in and around the pelvic system. |
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If you are overweight, |
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You are lifting your excess weight up every time you stand or walk or run. |
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Another factor that counts is heredity. |
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Symptoms of Internal hemorrhoids are: |
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bright red blood covering the stool, |
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on toilet paper, |
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or in the toilet bowl. |
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However, an internal hemorrhoid may protrude through the anus outside the body, becoming irritated and painful. This is known as a protruding hemorrhoid. |
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Symptoms of external hemorrhoids are |
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painful swelling |
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Hard lump around the anus that results when a blood clot forms. This condition is known as a thrombosed external hemorrhoid. |
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In addition, excessive straining, rubbing, or cleaning around the anus may cause irritation with bleeding and/or itching, which may produce a vicious cycle of symptoms. |
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