Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids (piles) are vascular structures in the anal canal. In their normal state, they are cushions that help with stool control and protect anal sphincter. They become a disease when swollen or inflamed.
Causes
- Hemorrhoids are mostly caused by inappropriate bowel movement i.e. too much/too long straining or too hurry which cause pressure on the rectum
- Hardened feces causing rectal bleeding
- Constipation or chronic diarrhea
- Pregnancy
Symptom
- Fresh blood during bowel movement
- You might feel the lump because the swollen veins are prolapsing
- Itchy around the anus
- Painful around the anus because the thrombosis in the veins causes them to enlarge (it is called thromboses external hemorrhoids)
- Prolonged bleeding could cause blood loss, anemia, faint, or dizziness
