Bleeding Hemorrhoids!

Bleeding Hemorrhoids

A bleeding hemorrhoid is a bloody pain in the ass (apologies to all of our allies in the UK). If you have bleeding hemorrhoids, you have an internal hemorrhoid. An external hemorrhoid does not bleed. If you have external bleeding, it is likely caused by an anal fissure.

A hemorrhoid is a swollen or strangulated vein. If it is scraped by hard stools or stretched during bowel movements, it will bleed. The blood from a hemorrhoid can appear on toilet paper after wiping, or as red or reddish streaks in the stools. It is very important to note that any blood from the rectum can indicate a more serious condition and should be examined by a doctor or specialist.

Hemorrhoid Blood Clot

Thrombosed h'roids are caused by hemoglobin pooling in a distended vein and forming a clot, or thrombus, in the outer region of the anus. These usually cause a great deal of pain, as well as some swelling and itching, but they don’t bleed.

Bleeding Internal Hemorrhoids

Constipation and consequential straining have long been considered to be major culprits in the development of bleeding roids. This is not necessarily the case. With hemorrhoids, an abnormally high anal canal muscle with resting tone has been discovered which lowers after a hemorrhoidectomy.

Treatment for Bleeding Hemorrhoids

Many studies show that low-fiber diets can cause small-caliber stools, which result in the need to strain upon defecation. This increase in pressure can cause engorgement or enlargement of the venous walls, which in turn interferes with circulation. Conditions like unusually high tension of the sphincter can also cause problems. Decreased venous return is considered to be the mechanism of action. Spending an extended period of time on the toilet (e.g., while reading) is thought to cause some return problems in the perianal area (causing an effect much like a tourniquet), which can result in enlargement. Additionally, aging can cause a deterioration of anal support structures, which can facilitate prolapse. The term "aging" is relative - this weakening of support can begin at age thirty.

Refinement: Bleed Hemorrhoids