Although many people have hemorrhoids, not all experience the same things. If you experience, any of the following, you could have a hemorrhoid:
Bleeding
Bright red blood found in stool
Mild burning
Protrusion
Itching in the anal area
Pain
Sensitive or painful lump(s) on the anus
The four different degrees of hemorrhoids are:
1st- Spotting of blood, stool contains blood.
2nd- Prolapses but retracts back inside the anus when finishing a bowel movement.
3rd- After a hemorrhoid protrudes, it does not return inside without assistance.
4th- Hemorrhoid is always protruding outside the anus.
A thorough examination, evaluation and proper diagnosis by a doctor is essential any time blood from the rectum or blood in the stool lasts more than a day or two. Bleeding can also be a symptom of other digestive diseases, such as colorectal cancer.
Although most cases of hemorrhoids can be treated with over the counter medications, in the home treatments, and changing ones diet and nutritional habits, sometimes more drastic measures need to be taken. There are several surgical techniques used to alleviate a hemorrhoid. Most of these procedures can be performed as an outpatient.
If there's itching and swelling but no blood, chances are the hemorrhoid is mild and can be treated with cleanliness, a hydrocortisone cream (over-the-counter) and a natural herbal treatment like Nature's Perfect Remedy. It's important to use a proven product because like coffee, tea and other plant extracts, the effectiveness of the herbs depends upon their origin, quality, production (extraction) methods, shelf age, etc. NPR experiences a very high rate of customer satisfaction as evidenced by their very high rate of reorders.