Browsing: Hemorrhoids

Opinions of scientists are divided on what exactly causes hemorrhoids. It is believed that hemorrhoids are associated with chronic constipation, straining of anal muscles during bowel movements, and prolonged sitting or standing. These conditions interfere with blood flow to and from the area, causing enlargement of the vessels.

Diet for hemorrhoids includes different foods that are beneficial for hemorrhoid patients. Such a diet should include fiber-rich foods that prevent constipation. At least 25 to 50 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories should be consumed per day.

A new cold therapy called CryoSTAT is introduced in the market recently to help provide relief from symptoms in hemorrhoid patients. It helps in reducing itching and burning sensation in hemorrhoidal tissues. Click here to learn more about the therapy.

The incidence of hemorrhoids has significantly increased in the past few years. There are various treatment options ranging from home remedies to surgical intervention. Most patients are recommended surgery. Doctors and researchers are finding out new ways to cure and prevent hemorrhoids with minimum risk and complications in patients.

Hemorrhoid laser surgery is effective for treating grade I, II and few grade III hemorrhoid cases. It is an advanced non-invasive technique which is performed as an out-patient procedure. The technique involves blocking of blood flow in the hemorrhoidal artery by laser coagulation. This method has several advantages over the traditional surgical method.

Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen veins in the anus and lower region of the rectum. Hemorrhoids can occur due to a variety of reasons. Some reasons are straining during bowel movements and increased pressure on veins during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids may be located inside the rectum (called internal hemorrhoids), or under the skin (called external hemorrhoids).

Rectal pain is the pain or discomfort which occurs in the lower portion of the gastrointestinal tract (GI). It can result from constipation, bout of muscle spasms, hemorrhoids or due to certain inflammatory bowel diseases or minor injuries in the rectum region or due to localized infections.

Nelsons is one of the UK’s largest manufacturers for natural healthcare products. It has introduced a product to relieve discomfort for hemorrhoid patients. The H+Care Hemorrhoid Cream, as it is called, helps in relieving burning sensation, itching and pain due to hemorrhoids.

Researchers reported that men have a higher risk of erectile dysfunction, if they had suffered from hemorrhoids before. The study was conducted in Taiwan using the Longitudinal Health Insurance Database 2000, a nationwide population-based dataset in Taiwan.