Veins that become excessively swollen in the rectum are known as hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids can be very uncomfortable but they are generally not a serious problem until they become severe hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are caused when cushions in the anal canal fill with too much blood (to control bowel movement) which causes them to stretch unnaturally. This stretching leads to hemorrhoids. About 50% of people experience hemorrhoids at some stage in their lives and people of any age are susceptible to hemorrhoids although they do occur more frequently in people aged between 40 ” 65 years.

Excessive pressure on the pelvic and rectal blood vessels is what causes hemorrhoids (as mentioned above). An accumulation of blood builds up in the veins causing them to swell and stretch. Near by tissues are also affected by this stretching. Diarrhea can aggravate hemorrhoids and constipation causes straining which is the most common cause of excessive pressure which leads to hemorrhoids.

Pregnant women are more exposed to hemorrhoids than their non-pregnant counterparts. This is due for two main reasons, firstly they have a greater blood volume and pressure which can trigger hemorrhoids, and secondly due to the force required during child birth. People who are overweight are also at a higher chance of getting hemorrhoids than those who are not overweight. This is again due mainly to the increased pressure on rectal veins.

Hemorrhoid Types

There are two types of hemorrhoids, those that occur internally and those that occur externally. At times they can both occur at the same time and both can bleed from time to time. Hemorrhoids are categorized into 4 different degrees of severity. 4th degree hemorrhoids are the most severe while 1st degree hemorrhoids are the least serious.

First degree hemorrhoids (the least severe) will never protrude from the anal canal. Second degree hemorrhoids can sometimes protrude (for example during bowel movement) but they always enter the anal canal again naturally afterwards. Third degree hemorrhoids require manual insertion while hemorrhoids of the fourth degree cannot be inserted at all.

Severe Hemorrhoids Symptoms

Severe hemorrhoids will be more painful than those that are not so severe. Symptoms remain the same, that means sufferers will usually experience itching, burning and notice blood on the stools or toilet paper.

Fast and effective pain relief is available through using products such as H Miracle. H Miracle also gives long lasting cures for hemorrhoids and has no side effects. Hemorrhoids are always easier to cure if you act immediately, they generally wont go away by themselves and only get worse over time.

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