Haemorrhoids can inflict anyone but tends to be more prevalent in women during pregnancy or following childbirth and in individuals who have a history of constipation. Haemorrhoids can cause itching around the anus, swelling of the anus, pain, and bleeding from the anus. Haemorrhoids can be painful when they protrude out of the anus and they can be likened to varicose veins.

 

Bleeding

 

The main symptoms of haemorrhoids are bleeding on passing stools and prolapse of the varicose masses in the rectum. Bleeding is the most common symptom, and if it is recurrent and not managed, a secondary iron deficiency - anaemia - may result.

Usually, the bleeding that occurs is restricted to only small amounts of blood on the toilet tissue but can also be visible when stools are actually passed. Bleeding may also be a symptom of other digestive diseases, including colorectal cancer. Again, lots of bleeding needs to be treated as an emergency. There can be other more serious causes of bleeding and swelling which your doctor can only {diagnose} determine once the area has been examined.

 

Haemorrhoids and Pregnancy

 

Pregnancy can make women more prone to haemorrhoids, varicose veins and even bleeding gums.This is due to the reason that when pregnant, there is usually an increase in blood flow in the body. For most women, however, haemorrhoids caused by pregnancy are a short term problem. Pregnancy can also cause haemorrhoids to form as the pressure of the growing foetus on the lower abdomen, along with hormonal changes, can cause the anal blood vessels to enlarge and also cause retention of sodium by the kidneys.  This then in turn causes the body to retain fluid.

 

Constipation

 

A condition usually associated with pregnancy is  Constipation which can be known to increase problems associated with haemorrhoids.  It is common during and after pregnancy, when progesterone relaxes the muscles in the intestines , which means fewer contractions to push food along. Other factors which may contribute include getting older, pregnancy, long term constipation and anal sex sex. In pregnancy where women are prone to haemorrhoids, it is really important to avoid constipation as this can cause or aggravate haemorrhoids. Constipations will not usually cause serious effects, or long term health problems however it can lead to intestinal toxemia, which is a form of blood poisoning caused by the absorption of bacteria and their toxins through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream. Constipation can result in haemorrhoids from straining, which can weaken the blood vessels and lead on to haemorrhoids.

 

 

Conclusion

Haemorrhoids are often considered to be a condition that has resulted from lifestyle reflective of the typical low-fibre Western diet, and its usual tendency to cause constipation. Haemorrhoids can be avoided or the symptoms treated by drinking plenty of fluids and eating a high fibre diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. Haemorrhoids can also occur as a result of straining to pass bowel movements and lifting heavy weights. Haemorrhoids can be either internal, within the rectum, or external, around the anus.