Thrombosed Hemorrhoids - Treatment Options to Stop the Pain

Diseases or conditions that weaken the tissue in the anal area may also contribute to occurrence of hemorrhoids. These include:
Chronic Venous Insufficiency  – the blood vessels in the area of the rectum are weakened, thereby causing swelling and irritation.
Portal Hypertension – an increase in the pressure of the blood vessels running from the intestines to the liver and can cause hemorrhoids due to the increased blood flow and pressure. Intestinal tumor – can cause constipation or interfere with normal elimination thereby leading to straining and the development of hemorrhoids.

Advancing age -  weakening of the anal canal walls comes with advancing age. When weakened, it can lead to hemorrhoids. In fact, hemorrhoids worsen with age and are more prevalent between the ages of 45 and 65.

Alcohol abuse – alcohol abuse can cause liver enlargement. This will then create extra pressure on the rectal veins.
Familial tendency  – some studies suggest hemorrhoids are hereditary. People whose parents had hemorrhoids are more likely to get them.

However, many patients have no apparent explanation for the formation of hemorrhoids.

What Causes Hemorrhoids: Concluding Thoughts
There you have it, the different causes of hemorrhoids. As clearly shown above, the exertion of excess pressure on the abdomen, pelvis and anorectal area is what causes hemorrhoids mainly. Other than constipation, this could be due to a variety of reasons as discussed above.

Now that you know, what causes hemorrhoids, you’re now a step closer to better managing your condition and getting rid of it eventually.'

Remember, hemorrhoids generally cause discomfort, irritation, pain, and bleeding in the rectal and anal areas. Only in rare instances that hemorrhoids cause severe pain, and that is when there’s a complication such thrombosis or incarceration. And, in most cases, simple self-care and home treatment with topical creams and analgesics are enough to treat hemorrhoids.

Healthy habits can also help you prevent hemorrhoids or keep them from getting worse. Eat foods that are rich in fiber, such as fruits,  vegetables,  legumes and whole grains. Drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and add dietary fibers to your diet to avoid constipation. Also, use stool softeners if you’re already constipated to make it easier for you to pass stool.

However, if you have severe internal hemorrhoids or thrombosed external hemorrhoids, you may need other medical treatment such as rubber band ligation or excision. Surgical hemorrhoidectomy is usually reserved as the treatment of last resort. You can learn more about medical treatment of hemorrhoids here.

hemorrhoids before and after

At any rate, you should see your doctor if you suffer from profuse bleeding or severe pain in the anorectal area to rule out other more serious diseases.