Hemorrhoids: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Hemorrhoids

Overview

Enlargement and engorgement of anal and rectal veins are hemorrhoids or piles. It can be internal or external piles.

Internal piles are classified as:

  • 1st degree: Bleeding in stool without prolapse
  • 2nd degree: Prolapse present but reduces on its own
  • 3rd degree: Prolapse while straining and has to push back manually 
  • 4th degree: Irreducible prolapse


Causes

Exact cause is unknown but few possibilities are described below.
  • Chronic constipation; it increases intra abdominal pressure
  • Obese
  • Pregnancy: It may be temporary and usually resolves after birth
  • Straining during toilet
  • Sitting on toilet for long hours
  • Family history
  • Decrease intake of fibers
  • Consumption of alcohol or spicy food
  • Anal intercourse 
  • Heavy lifting
  • Age: 45 to 65 years

Symptoms

Internal hemorrhoids
  • No pain; as it is has few pain sensation nerves
  • Bleeding in stool
  • When the piles are prolapsed in anal region then you may feel pain
  • Prolapsed piles reduce back into the rectum on its own or when pushed
External hemorrhoids
  • Painful as it is present around anus and is pain sensitive area
  • Itching and irritation 
  • Anal swelling
  • Bleeding is common
  • Incomplete evacuation 
Thrombosed hemorrhoids
  • Clot is formed in external piles resulting in unbearable pain
  • Blue and purple discoloration
  • Itching
  • Bleeding
  • Hard lump

Diagnosis

  • Digital rectal examination: Your doctor will insert lubricated and gloved finger into rectum to check the prolapse or swelling if any.
  • Anoscopy:  To examine anal canal
  • Sigmoidoscopy: For examining lower colon
  • Colonoscopy: To  examine the entire colon

Treatment with homeopathy



1. Aesculus - For thrombosed piles

  • For non bleeding piles. 
  • Discolouration of piles into purple color.
  • Pain in lumbar region, small of back and fullness in liver region.
  • Acts well after Nux Vomica and Sulphur.

2. Collinsonia- For piles during pregnancy 

  • Indicated for pregnant women having marked itching (pruritus) and constipation.
  • If the bleeding is profuse, mother tincture is indicated.
  • Hemorrhoids alternates with cerebral and cardiac troubles.
  • Chronic, painful and bleeding piles. Pelvic organ congestion and catarrh of bladder; aggravates at night and ameliorates in morning.

3. Hamamelis

  • Highly indicated when there is great prostration due to profuse bleeding.
  • Burning and soreness at anus.
  • Appearance of anus is red erythematous halo. Pulsation in rectum.

4. Aloe

  • Protruded piles like bunch of grapes. Bleeding piles amelioration by cold application. 
  • Insecurity of rectum. Frequent diarrhoea. 
  • Itching present over rectum and sensation as if paralyzed. 
  • Jelly like lumps, mucus in stool.

5. Nux Vomica

  • For blind piles. Burning and itching at anus. Ineffectual urging for stool. 
  • Hematuria due to suppressed hemorrhoids.
  • Pain in the small of back must sit up.
  • Aggravation from highly spicy seasoned food, abuse of medication, alcohol or insufficient sleep.

6. Sulphur

  • Indicated for painless and bleeding piles.
  • Lancinating pain after stool.
  • Digestion is weak and dysuria. Uneasiness and fullness in liver.

Treatment with modern medicine

  • Over the counter creams and ointments are available to give temporary relief from the pain.
  • Surgical treatment; for prompt relief. Minimal invasive therapy like; rubber band ligation, coagulation (infrared, laser or bipolar). Major surgeries are hemorrhoidectomy and hemorrhoid stapling are performed. 

Home remedies 

Some easy ways to get relief are; eat high fiber food, sitz bath for 20 minutes, ice pack, by avoiding straining and have lots and lots of fluid.

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