Internal Hemeroids

Internal hemeroids is one type of hemeroid in which the vein walls have collapse and the hemeroid is filled up with blood. Internal hemeroids is barely noticeable and cannot be felt because everything taks place inside, internally. And that is basically the reason that internal hemeroid doesn’t hurt that much because they have not come into contact with air and outside pressure unlike external hemeroids. But straining or irritation from passing stool can injure a hemeroid's delicate surface and cause it to bleed, and thats the time internal hemeroid becomes painful.

Internal hemeroids basically develop inside the lower rectum. Often it can’t be seen or felt, and internal hemeroids are typically painless. However, internal hemeroids can itch, cause a pressure sensation, and make it difficult to clean the anal area. Painless bleeding and protrusion during bowel movements are the most common symptom of internal hemeroids. Usually you will notice small amounts of bright, streaking red blood on your toilet paper or on the toilet bowl or a feeling of fullness following a bowel movement. You may not feel pain with the internal hemeroid but you can identify through blood occurrence after having normal bowel movement. This is because the lining in the walls of the rectum becomes engorge with too much blood and bulge up to the point that it can no longer hold the pressure that’s why it bleeds. And because internal anal membranes of internal hemeroids lack pain-sensitive nerve fibers, these hemeroids usually don't cause discomfort.

Other symptoms of internal hemeroids may include:

• Itching - a frequent complaint, because internal hemeroids often seep mucus that causes itching.
• Skin irritation - large hemeroids that bulge from the anus may cause irritation
• Discomfort - you often have the feeling of urge even after your bowel movement. This uncomfortable feeling is caused by the bulging of the internal hemeroid in the end portion of the large intestine. In general, the larger the hemorrhoid, the greater the discomfort.

Although large internal hemeriod that bulge from the anus may become painful if they swell and are squeezed by the muscles that control the anus. Severe pain may be a sign that the blood supply to the hemoriod is being cut off thus hemeriod treatment is needed if pain persist.

Internal hemeroids can also be assessed and be treated according to:

o First-degree internal hemerioids do not bulge from the anus.
o Second-degree internal hemeroids bulge from the anus during bowel movements but go back into the anus afterward on their own.
o Third-degree internal hemeroids bulge from the anus during bowel movements, but they can be pushed back into the anus.
o Fourth-degree internal hemeriods may bulge outside the anus all the time.

If you are suffering from internal hemeroids, or want to avoid reoccurrence of internal hemeroid, it is advisable to follow healthy dietary tips.

o Eat high-fiber foods. Eat more fruits, vegetables and grains. By doing this it softens the stool and increases its bulk, which will helps lessen the straining that can cause internal hemeroids
o Drink plenty of liquids. At least a minimum 6 -8 glasses a day also helps in preventing constipation thus lowers the risks of having internal hemeroids.
o Consider fiber supplements. You can ask advise from your doctor for any stool softeners. This can give you relief from internal hemeroids or getting the possibility of having hemeroids.
o Change bowel habits. Respond to the urge to defecate and stay relaxed to avoid straining which can cause bleeding of your internal hemeroid.
o The best way to prevent internal hemeroids is to keep stools soft so they pass easily, thus decreasing pressure and straining, and to empty bowels as soon as possible after the urge occurs.

Treatment for internal hemeroids include laser coagulation, injection sclerotherapy, rubber band ligation, infrared photocoagulation, and the hemorrhoidectomy. In severe cases of internal hemeroid, physicians usually suggests the sufferer to undergo hemeroid surgery. However if home remedies are observed and practice daily it can make the need for hemeroid surgery unnecessary. But if discomfort and pain still persist and blood occurrence in your stool is still noticeable, it is highly advice to consult your physician and get it investigated because sometimes bleeding may not be due to internal hemeroids but to other serious internal illness.

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