Quiz on Hemorrhoids

Pregnancy, being overweight, diarrhea, prolonged sitting, especially in the toilet, tumour and age can contribute to the formation of hemorrhoids

Stapled hemorrhoidectomy is a recent surgical techniques for thr treatment of hemorrhoids which works by removing the lax tissue that causes protrution

Hemorrhoidsa are amongst the common causes of anal pathology and are subsequently blamed for virtually any anorectal complaints

Pregnany woman have more pressure in their abdomen, as well as hormonal discharge and aslo more likely to be constipated

Symptoms of hermorrhoids can include rectal bleeding, anal itching, anal ache, painful bowel movement and hard painful lumps near the anus

Although, both hemorrhoids and colorectal cancer are not linked, but they share some similar symptoms.

Stapled hemorrhoidectomy is the newest surgical technique to treat hemorrhoids. It does work by removing the hemorrmoid iitself. It works by removing the lax tissues surrounding the hermorrhoids which had allowed protrution.

A sitz bath can help ease the pain of hermorrhoids and application of ice packs can reduce the swellings

Simple lifestyle changes can help lower the susceptibility to hemorrhoids Drinking plenty of water can regular exercise can help improve digestion and make going easier

In a process called ligation, a doctor places a small rubber band around an internal hemorrhoids to cut off the blood supply