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The term hemorrhoids refers to the condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed hemorrhoids (also known as hemorrhoids, or pile) are varicosities or swollen and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus.
Hemorrhoids are either inside the anus (internal) or under the skin around the anus.

1. External hemorrhoids:
External hemorrhoids are those that occur outside of the anal verge (the distal end of the anal canal). They are sometimes painful and can be accompanied by swelling and irritation.

2. Internal hemorrhoids:

Internal hemorrhoids are those that occur inside the rectum as this area lacks pain receptors. Internal hemorrhoids are usually not painful and most people are not aware that they have them.

Internal hemorrhoids, however may bleed when irritated.

Hemorrhoids are common in both men and women.

Hemorrhoids in pregnant women:

Hemorrhoids are also common among pregnant women. The pressure of the fetus in the abdomen, as well as normal changes causes the hemorrhoids vessels to enlarge. These vessels are also placed under severe pressure during childbirth.

For most women however, hemorrhoids caused by pregnancy are a temporary problem.

Causes:

1. Staring to move stool.
2. Pregnancy
3. Aging
4. Chronic constipation
5. Diarrhea
6. Mostly sitting
7. Obesity
8. Hypertension
9. Inadequate intake of fiber
10. Tumors of pelvis

Symptoms:

1. Pain in anal canal
2. Bleeding during passing stool
3. Itching around rectum also called pruritis ani
4. Pain during passing stool
5. Irritation after passing stool

6. Protruding hemorrhoids

Internal hemorrhoids are bright red blood covering the stool, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl. However internal hemorrhoids may protrude through the anus out side the body, becoming irritated and painful. This is known as a protruding hemorrhoid.

7. Thrombosed hemorrhoids

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

Homeopathic medication:

Arsenicum album, Aloe, Calc flour, Collinsonia, Hammamelis, Lachesis, Nitric acid, Nux vom, Ratania, Sulphur