Hemorrhoids are a common, painful medical ailment that can be identified if you know what to look for.
In this article, we'll discuss briefly what Hemorrhoids are and how to identify it.
By the end of this article, you'll have a pretty good idea of how to identify whether or not you have hemorrhoids.
What Are Hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are when veins in the rectum have swollen up because of excessive pressure.
When the vein swells, the tissue around the vein becomes enlarged and swollen as well.
When a hard stool scrapes past this issue, the tissue often ruptures and starts to bleed.
Anal bleeding is one of the most common signs of hemorrhoids.
Common Hemorrhoid Symptoms What are some of the more common symptoms of hemorrhoids? 1)Bleeding around the anus or from the rectum 2)Shape, color or size changes in stool.
Stool that's shrunk to the width of your pinky might mean there's a swollen blockage in the rectum.
3)Abdominal bloating 4)Pains, rashes, bulging, sore or red areas in the rectal area that doesn't disappear in a few days 5)Lumps or oozing liquids coming out of your rectum A Word of Warning While it can be more convenient to learn to identify if you have hemorrhoids at home, rectal bleeding can also point to more serious issues like rectal cancer.
If you have any suspicion that something more serious may be wrong, see a medical professional immediately.
Where to Go From Here You now know what hemorrhoids are, how to identify them and when to see a medical professional.
There are a wide variety of cures for hemorrhoids, some more effective than others.
If you've determined that you do have hemorrhoids, the next step is to find an effective cure to quickly remedy your situation.