Hemorrhoids, often known as piles, are enlarged veins located in the lower rectum and anus. Internal hemorrhoids are hemorrhoids that occur inside the rectum. They can also form external hemorrhoids, which are under the skin around the anus.
Causes of Piles
- Straining during bowel movements
- Prolonged sitting, particularly while using the bathroom.
- Experiencing persistent diarrhea or constipation
- Being overweight
- Consuming a low-fiber diet
- Regularly lifting heavy items
Symptoms
Internal hemorrhoids
Inside the rectum are internal hemorrhoids. They seldom cause discomfort and are typically invisible or felt. However, while passing stool, straining or discomfort might result in:
Bleeding without feeling pain with bowel motions
A prolapsed or protruding hemorrhoid is one that pushes through the anal opening. Irritation and discomfort might come from this.
External hemorrhoids
These are found close to the anus beneath the skin. Possible symptoms include:
- Discomfort or itching in the anal region
- Pain
- Bleeding
- Swelling around the anus
Thrombosed hemorrhoids
Blood may accumulate in an external hemorrhoid and clot forming a thrombus. Following to a thrombosed hemorrhage:
- Severe pain
- Swelling
- Inflammation
- A hard, discolored lump near the anus
4 stages of piles
- First-degree piles may cause bleeding but do not protrude from the anus.
- Second-degree piles protrude from the anus during bowel movements but retract on their own afterward.
- Third-degree piles extend out of the anus and require manual assistance to be pushed back inside.
- Fourth-degree piles treatment continuously hang out of the anus and cannot be pushed back in. They may become severely swollen and painful if a blood clot forms within them.
Piles Treatment
Stapled hemorrhoidopexy, often referred to as stapled hemorrhoidectomy, is a surgical treatment used at Treatment Range Hospital that uses a stapling instrument to extract hemorrhoidal tissue.
People with prolapsed or abnormally large hemorrhoids are advised to have this procedure done.
In this procedure, there is no need for an external incision. Instead, the hemorrhoidal tissue is sutured into a ring of tissues, and the hemorrhoids are removed by the stapler, cutting their blood supply. Compared to patients who have standard hemorrhoid surgery, stapled hemorrhoidopexy patients frequently report less discomfort. They could also have less edema, itching, and bleeding in the rectum and around the anus.
Conclusion
Consult your physician if you experience bleeding during bowel movements or if you have hemorrhoids that do not improve after treating them at home for a week. For more information, watch the video.