Bleeding Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are a very common condition and bleeding hemorrhoids are a secondary condition caused by the hemorrhoids rupturing. This is the worst stage of hemorrhoids and bleeding hemorrhoid treatment is essential.

You will know that you have hemorrhoids either from itching in the anal area, a protruding lump or localized pain. You will know that you have bleeding hemorrhoids when you notice bleeding during a bowel movement either on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl itself. You will first need a bleeding hemorrhoid treatment to treat this secondary condition before going on to treat the hemorrhoids themselves.

If you are suffering from any kind of rectal bleeding, it is wise to consult your doctor for a proper diagnosis so that he can do tests to find the exact cause of the rectal bleeding as it may not be caused by bleeding hemorrhoids at all. This is especially important if you are over the age of 40 when there is an increase in the risk of other serious digestive diseases.

Constipation, pregnancy as well as old age, heredity and obesity are all common causes of bleeding hemorrhoids. Serious bleeding hemorrhoids can lead to anemia and further complications

For most people, bleeding hemorrhoids are treated and go away and it is recommended that the treatment is accompanied by a healthy diet that is fiber-rich together with a change in your lifestyle to help in the treatment and to ensure that the hemorrhoids do not return in the future. Bleeding hemorrhoids can be cured using a natural treatment including homeopathic, herbal or essential oils medicines. When you treat bleeding hemorrhoids, you should continue the treatment for at least 5 days after the bleeding has stopped and then switch to treating the hemorrhoids themselves which can take longer.

However, some bleeding hemorrhoids worsen and become thrombosed hemorrhoids and if this happens, the hemorrhoids develop blood clots inside them. When hemorrhoids form blood clots, they swell and can bulge in a mass from the anal canal. They are a purplish color and covered by a shiny surface called a mucus membrane rather like the lining of your mouth. They become more inflamed and more tender.

The pain of a blood clot within a hemorrhoid is quite specific. It is not a short jabbing or sharp pain but rather a constant pain that can last anywhere from 1 to 4 days without ceasing. The cause of a bleeding hemorrhoid becoming thrombosed can be due to a bout of heavy lifting, straining for any reason, severe coughing, or pregnancy and child birth. Blood clots can also form in the blood vessels near the anus. You should always seek treatment and in severe cases, your doctor may recommend removing the blood clots through surgery, banding or laser removal. Most thrombosed hemorrhoids are very painful and in rare cases, there is the risk of developing ulceration or gangrene which would be even more serious and painful.

It is important to know that whatever type of bleeding hemorrhoids treatment you use, whether conventional over-the-counter or a natural product, it is crucial that you change your diet and lifestyle at the same time and continue even after the hemorrhoids have healed to prevent a recurrence in the future.