External hemorroids occur outside the rectum, around the anus. External are often more painful than internal hemorroids because the skin around them is very sensitive. Basically, all swellings or protruding masses at or near the anal opening are considered to be external hemorroids. These are easy to detect. You will have a sensation that there is something just outside your anus and when you touch the area, you will actually feel them. It will feel like a swollen lump protruding from your anus. Sometimes external hemorroids are bothersome protrusions, which make hygiene difficult.External hemorroid sometimes develop a clot inside of them, often after a period of chronic diarrhea or constipation. In that case, it produces a firm and painful swelling or lump around the rim of the anus. Hemorroids are a very common health problem, affecting mostly old people. You are more likely to develop hemorroids if you eat a low-fiber diet, who drinks less fluids and don't get enough exercise, which can lead to repeated episodes of constipation and straining bowel movements.
These hemorroids occur when the vein walls collapse, usually caused by too much toilet pushing. Too much pushing causes the vein walls to weaken, until they collapse. The vein then fills up with blood, and hence the hemorroids feel and look all puffed up.
Sometimes external hemorroids ruptures and slight bleeding occur. You might notice bright red blood on the toilet paper after straining to pass a stool. In rare cases, a vein inside an external hemorroid breaks. Blood may pool under the skin, forming a hard, painful lump. This is called a thrombosed, or clotted hemorroid. Thrombosed external hemorroids are caused by blood pooling in a distended vein and forming a clot, or thrombus, in the outer region of the anus. These particular hemorroids usually cause a great deal of pain, as well as some swelling and itching, but they don’t bleed.
External hemorroid can also create problems with personal hygiene. The excess skin that remains after an acute thrombosis is usually the cause of these problems. This excess perianal skin from external hemorroid requires more attention to be paid when cleansing the area to make sure that all of the skin folds have been tended to.
There are different types of hemorroids, depending on their location, severity, and the amount of pain, discomfort, or aggravation they cause. These are:
• Internal: Internal hemorroids are located inside the rectum and are usually painless, especially if located above the anorectal line. But sometimes tend to bleed due to too much .
• External: External hemorroids also known as "piles", an old-fashioned term to describe external hemorroids. These develop soft lump under the skin at the opening of the anal cavity. When an external hemorroid swells, the tissue in the area becomes firm but sensitive and turns blue or purple in color. Sometimes, a condition known as thrombosed hemorroids can occur; in this case, a blood clot develops and the lump becomes hard. External hemorroids are usually painful, as the tissue around the anus is densely covered with nerve endings.
The signs and symptoms of hemorroids vary from person to person, and are dependant upon the classification of hemorroid. Keep in mind that the signs and symptoms listed below may be an indicator of a more severe, underlying deficiency.
• Internal Hemorroids: Rectal Bleeding and pain are regularly complained about. Internal hemorroids can be extremely painful, as they often protrude and can become thrombosed, or clotted. Mucus is also another indicator of Internal hemorroids, as is blood upon your stools or in the toilet.
• External Hemorroids: Symptoms of external hemorrhoids are sever pain and swelling, hard lumps around the anus. The lump may have blue or purple tint. Other common symptoms of external hemorrhoids are itching. This is caused by mucous leaking from the anus. Burning sensation, and irritation are also one external hemorroids symptoms. Also the urge to continually want to go to the toilet is a very irritating occurrence. Eventually you give in and will be forced to go on the toilet from this irresistible urge. It seems that every time you go to the toilet, you get relief, from your hemorroids.But behind the scene what you actually doing is making the situation worse, by pushing. Streaks of blood may also appear on toilet paper after straining during bowel movements. You may also find it difficult to thoroughly cleanse the anal area.
If you are suffering from external hemorroids s or want to avoid re occurrence of external Hemorroid, it is always 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 help lessen the straining that can cause your external hemorroids
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 external hemoroids.
o Consider fiber supplements. You can ask advise from your doctor for any stool softeners. This can give you relief from external hemorroid or getting the possibility of having hemorroids.
o Change bowel habits. Respond to the urge to defecate and stay relaxed to avoid straining to avoid bleeding of your external hemorroid.
o The best way to prevent external hemorroids 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.
However if home remedies are observe and practice daily it can make the need for hemorroid 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 and give proper hemorroid treatment.
