Thursday, February 12, 2009

Hemorrhoid Cures and Prevention Techniques

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.

Though hemorrhoids alone are not life threatening; other conditions could be if they are not diagnosed and treated, especially in the early stages. So, as you can see, it is very important to know what you are treating before you treat any particular kind of undesirable ailment. This is not the time to guess.

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.

The uncomfortable lumps known as hemorrhoids are developed when blood pressure reaches a point that the vein walls cannot contain.

Hemorrhoids if left untreated usually only worsen over time. Hemorrhoids can last for a very long time indeed, sometimes years. At its worst hemorrhoid pain can be unbearable. Lifestyle changes will usually be needed to initiate the treatment of hemorrhoids.

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.

By keeping your metabolism in shape, you can keep your bowel movement regular and avoid constipation. To get your metabolism into shape I recommend walking for at least 15 minutes per day if possible. Also, make sure you avoid sitting down for long periods of time. This increases blood pressure in the rectum and will stifle your hemorrhoid treatment progress.

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. - 14130

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