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| In
simple language, hemorrhoids are swollen blood
vessels in the anal canal and lower rectum. The
veins are dilated. |
| Dilated
veins are easily irritated and cause pain, itching
and sometimes bleeding. |
| Hemorrhoids
can be internal or external. |
| Internal
hemorrhoids occur inside the rectum. |
| External
hemorrhoids occur just outside the anal opening. |
| Constipation
is a frequent cause of hemorrhoid formation
(because of straining in the toilet.) |
| Prolonged
sitting or standing also cause hemorrhoids to
form. |
| Hemorrhoids
often develop in women during pregnancy. |
| High
fiber foods reduce the occurrence of hemorrhoids. |
| Conventional
treatment may involve ligation, surgery, creams,
ointments or suppositories. |
| Creams
and ointments may cause, or increase, irritation
because of allergic reactions of the ingredients
they contain. |
| The
best treatment is Cryotheraphy, controlled cold
application directly to the swollen area. Relief
is obtained with only a few treatments. |
