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Ah bleeding hemorrhoids, every one knows what hemorrhoids are but really don’t know about bleeding ones! Are they worst? Yes they are and in this article I’ll explain just how bad they can be.

What is a Hemorrhoid?

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that are in or around the rectum and anal canal. There are many causes of hemorrhoids. Some are caused by stress, being pregnant, smoking, drinking, and the number one cause is constipation. They can start off being very mild and if not treated they will become severe and even turn into bleeding hemorrhoids. There all literally millions of people every year who get hemorrhoids and are treatable with home remedies. Some home treatment options include sitz baths, over the counter creams and ointments, and by eating healthy. If you eat more fiber you can avoid flare ups that are caused by constipation. However if you do nothing to treat them then you will need professional medical treatment. This can include a very painful, costly procedure called a hemorrhoidectomy. This is a surgical procedure that usually is done at the last resort when all else fails.

What Bleeding Hemorrhoids are

Bleeding Hemorrhoids can be external or internal and involves blood coming from the hemorrhoid. These are serious forms of hemorrhoids and needs to be seen by a doctor right a way. Your symptoms will depend on whether it’s an internal or external hemorrhoid. They usually will include blood oozing out of the affected area. If you find blood in your stool more than likely you have bleeding hemorrhoids. Some times weak rectal walls are to blame for bleeding hemorrhoids. This condition will cause emotional stress.

Bleeding hemorrhoids need the attention of doctors all the time. They can be painful more than regular hemorrhoids so need to be treated right a way. If you know the symptoms of bleeding hemorrhoids you can obtain relief quicker by seeking help faster.

Bleeding Hemorrhoids symptoms

Normally the symptoms are the same in both types of hemorrhoids, except with the bleeding hemorrhoids they bleed of course! The first symptom you should see is the blood in the stool or on the toilet paper when wiping. Don’t ignore the blood because some other serious medical conditions include bleeding in the anal like colon cancer. Other symptoms can include anal itching, sharp pains and oozing blood. Hard lumps are also a sign you have bleeding hemorrhoids. Mucus that makes you itch extremely badly is another symptom of bleeding hemorrhoids. If you currently have these symptoms you need to get help right a way. You may only experience one or more of these symptoms but over time they certainly will get worst if you don’t seek medical help right a way.