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[ez-toc]They are prominent and swollen veins in the anus and in the lower part of the rectum, formed as a result of effort during bowel work or as a result of severe pressure on these veins. Hemorrhoid disease is one of the very common diseases even at the age of fifty years, and affects almost half of all adults. Hemorrhoids are divided into four degrees, hemorrhoids of the first degree, which are located inside the anal canal, hemorrhoids of the second degree, which come out during the process of excretion and return to the inside of the anal canal again, hemorrhoids of the third degree, which come out during the process of excretion, and the person inserts them again with his hand, hemorrhoids Fourth-degree hemorrhoids that are present outside the anus continuously.

Causes of hemorrhoids

The direct cause of hemorrhoids is not known, but there are factors that increase the chances of hemorrhoids, such as chronic constipation, pregnancy and natural childbirth, and increased blood pressure.

symptoms

Signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids usually depend on the type.

External hemorrhoids:

It is located under the skin around the anus. Signs and symptoms may include: Itching or irritation in the anal area Pain or discomfort Swelling around the anus Bleeding.

Internal hemorrhoids:

Internal hemorrhoids are located inside the anus. Internal hemorrhoids usually can’t be seen or felt, and they rarely cause discomfort. Straining or irritation when passing stool can cause: Painless bleeding during a bowel movement. You may notice small amounts of bright red blood on the toilet paper or in the toilet. A hemorrhoid protruding from the anus causes pain and irritation.

Thrombosed hemorrhoids:

When blood collects in an external hemorrhoid and forms a clot (thrombus), this may lead to: Severe pain Swelling Inflammation of a hard mass near the anus.

When should you see a doctor?

If you have bleeding during a bowel movement, or if you’re at risk of hemorrhoids that don’t get better after a week of home care, talk to your doctor.