Bleeding hemorrhoids are more serious and painful than other types of hemorrhoids and are caused by weakened veins that rupture due to straining or pressure. They can occur during pregnancy and are more common in older people. Surgery is often required for treatment, but less severe cases can be treated with stapling procedures and medicated creams.
Bleeding hemorrhoids are inflamed veins in the anal and rectal areas that have become so swollen and irritated that they begin oozing blood. Considered more serious than other forms of hemorrhoids, the bleeding variety is more susceptible to infection and often more painful. There is also much less chance that hemorrhoids of this type will resolve on their own.
There are several reasons why bleeding hemorrhoids can occur. It has to do with the strength of the veins themselves. Weaker veins can collapse from straining which can occur when constipation is present. This added pressure can cause one or more veins to rupture, allowing blood to leak from the anus or mix with stool as it exits the body.
Women who are prone to developing hemorrhoids from time to time may find that they experience bleeding hemorrhoids during pregnancy. The extra strain on the pelvic area can generate enough additional pressure while sitting or trying to flush the system that the veins burst. This leads to the appearance of blood in the stool.
While bleeding hemorrhoids can happen to people of all ages, there is some evidence that the potential for developing this type of health problem increases with age. Some believe this is due to the natural changes that occur in the strength of tissues and veins as an individual ages. Others believe the apparent increase in bleeding hemorrhoids in older people has more to do with activity levels and eating habits.
In terms of hemorrhoid pain, it’s not unusual for bleeding hemorrhoids to be more painful than inflamed and swollen veins, but they don’t actually rupture. Because of breakouts, many of the over-the-counter and home remedies that are effective with hemorrhoids in general may not be appropriate when bleeding is present. Your best option is to see a doctor right away if blood starts appearing in your stool or on toilet paper.
Treatment for bleeding hemorrhoids usually comes in the form of surgery. The exact nature of the surgery will depend on whether the problem is with internal or external hemorrhoids or a combination of the two. Procedures designed to relieve swelling and repair ruptures at the same time are effective, but often quite painful in their own right. The recovery period can be almost as painful as the hemorrhoids before. However, surgery facilitates healing and also reduces the chance of infection due to bacteria.
Some methods used to treat a prolapsed hemorrhoid can also be effective with a bleeding hemorrhoid. A stapling procedure can be used which will help close the lesions, prevent infection, and gradually allow the swelling to respond to directly applied medicated creams and ointments. This approach can be used when bleeding hemorrhoids are not considered severe enough to merit more aggressive surgical procedures.
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