Hemorrhoids are common and frequently-occurring diseases that are not life-threatening but very painful. Hemorrhoids grow in the anus of the human body.Many people mistakenly think that hemorrhoids are viruses, bacteria infection and proliferation. Popular speaking, hemorrhoids are the venous congestion masses that induced by the disturbance of anal blood circulation in fact.

Hemorrhoids are called human patents, because only humans are the senior upright-walking vertebrates. Many factors, e.g. the vertical gravitation of the earth to human anal blood vessel, the constant fatigue during working, illness and diet can cause the anal venous drainage impeded, muscle tension relaxed, blood vessel elasticity decreased and vein congestion masses assembled, thus hemorrhoids are caused.

The common traditional therapies for hemorrhoids are: traditional surgical therapy, ultra-low and ultra-high temperature surgery therapy, drinking medicine, external medicine and medicine sticking therapy etc. Their shortcomings are: rapid recurrence, slow effect, high cost, with side effects, body hurts and may cause sequels etc.

What are hemorrhoids (piles)?

What are hemorrhoids (piles)? Many people mistakenly think that hemorrhoids are viruses, bacteria infection and proliferation. Popular speaking, hemorrhoids are the venous congestion masses that induced by the disturbance of anal blood circulation in fact.

The term hemorrhoids refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed. There are two kinds of hemorrhoids:

Internal hemorrhoids: usually don't hurt or itch; you can't feel them because they are deep inside the rectum. Internal hemorrhoids are pretty harmless. But since their bleeding could mask blood from a dangerous source like colorectal cancer, they should be treated. Grading of Internal Hemorrhoids:

• Grade I: The hemorrhoids do not prolapse.
• Grade II: The hemorrhoids prolapse upon defecation but spontaneously reduce.
• Grade III: The hemorrhoids prolapse upon defecation, but must be manually reduced.
• Grade IV: The hemorrhoids are prolapsed and cannot be manually reduced.

External hemorrhoids: cause most of the symptoms we commonly hear about --- pain, burning, and itching. If an external hemorrhoid becomes strangulated (cut off from blood supply), a clot can form in it and become an excruciatingly painful thrombosed hemoroid. Because of these unpleasant symptoms, external hemorrhoids get the most treatment attention.

What causes are hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are caused by pressure on the veins in the rectum and anus. hemorrhoids are called human patents, because only humans are the senior upright-walking vertebrates. Many factors, e.g. the vertical gravitation of the earth to human anal blood vessel, the constant fatigue during working, illness and diet can cause the anal venous drainage impeded, muscle tension relaxed, blood vessel elasticity decreased and vein congestion masses assembled, thus hemorrhoids are caused.Listed below are the most frequent causes of hemorrhoids:

• Constant sitting
• from constipation or hard stools
• Diarrhea
• Sitting on the toilet for a long time
• Severe coughing
• Childbirth
• Heavy Lifting

What Are the Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids usually are not dangerous or life threatening. In most cases, hemorrhoidal symptoms will go away within a few days.

Although many people have hemorrhoids, not all experience symptoms. The most common symptom of internal hemorrhoids is bright red blood covering the stool, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl. However, an internal hemorrhoid may protrude through the anus outside the body, becoming irritated and painful. This is known as a protruding hemorrhoid.

Symptoms of external hemorrhoids may include painful swelling or a hard lump around the anus that results when a blood clot forms. This condition is known as a thrombosed external hemorrhoid.

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. Draining mucus may also cause itching.

How Are Hemorrhoids Diagnosed?

Hemorrhoids are diagnosed through a visual and internal examination of the rectal area. The doctor will perform a rectal examination by feeling inside the rectum with a lubricated, gloved finger. Your doctor may look inside your rectum with a lighted tool called an anoscope or proctoscope. In some cases, your doctor may recommend a procedure called a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy to check the colon for tumors that can also cause bleeding.

What Is the traditional Treatment?

The common traditional therapies for hemorrhoids are: traditional surgical therapy, ultra-low and ultra-high temperature surgery therapy, drinking medicine, external medicine and medicine sticking therapy etc. Their shortcomings are: rapid recurrence, slow effect, high cost, with side effects, body hurts and may cause sequels etc.

You can relieve pain, itching, and swelling by using over-the-counter ointments, creams, and suppositories. You can also relieve pain and swelling with ice packs or warm water soaks. Larger internal hemorrhoids are treated with a variety of non-surgical and surgical techniques. Banding, or rubber band ligation, involves placing a tight band around the hemorrhoid. If there is a blood clot in the hemorrhoid, the doctor may cut the hemorrhoid open and remove the clot. Because the band cuts off the hemorrhoid’s blood supply, the vein withers and falls off within a few days. This procedure is usually painless. Internal hemorrhoids can also be injected with a chemical that will cause them to shrink, or destroyed with infrared light, a laser, an electrical current, or freezing with liquid nitrogen (cryosurgery). A hemorrhoidectomy is performed when hemorrhoids are severe and other treatments are not effective. Patients having a hemorrhoidectomy are given either spinal or general anesthesia. Then, the doctor inserts a lighted viewing tube, such as an anoscope, into the rectum and removes the hemorrhoids and any extra tissue around them.

How are hemorrhoids prevented?

The best way to prevent hemorrhoids 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. Exercise, including walking, and increased fiber in the diet help reduce constipation and straining by producing stools that are softer and easier to pass.

If you are frequently constipated, your doctor will recommend a high fiber diet and plenty of fluids. The fiber will help keep your bowel movements regular and the fluid will keep them softer so they are easier to pass without straining. High fiber foods include bran cereals, fresh fruits, and vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, and leafy greens. Some people need additional fiber provided by over-the-counter bulking agents, such as methylcelloulose or psyllium. Any healthy diet should also include six to eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid per day. While water is the best fluid, this can also include fruit juices.

Here are some practical hints to help:

• If your main job activity is seated, always stand or walk during your breaks. Make it a point to stand and walk at least 5 minutes every hour and try to shift frequently in your chair to avoid direct rectal pressure.
• Always exhale as you strain or lift. Don't hold your breath.
• Control coughing, diarrhea and constipation with early treatment since hemorrhoids may soon follow.
• Make a rule: No reading or other relaxing activity while on the toilet. If bowel movements take longer than 3-5 minutes, something is wrong. If you want to keep hemorrhoids away, maintaining good bowel habits and softer stools should be your highest priority (see Treatment section).