Natural Treatments For Hemorrhoids

Those who suffer from hemorrhoids know very well that despite the fact that this problem is considered minor and generally treatable, it bring a lot of pain and huge discomfort in the daily life. Known also as piles, this health condition is caused by swollen veins in lower rectum, which very often get inflamed and bring to even more pains or bleeding. There are two types of this ailment: internal hemorrhoids, when painful swollen veins are located inside of rectum, and external hemorrhoid, when they are located around the anus. It is estimated that every one of two people after 50 have well developed hemorrhoids and have to go through serious problems when going to the toilet. This health condition is more common in women since pregnancy is supposed to be one of the causes if hemorrhoids, due to extra pressure on the rectum veins. Digestive disorders and chronic constipation is another very common cause of hemorrhoids. Itching, pains when sitting, bleeding,  and sometimes even inability to complete the bowel movement cycle are the symptoms of the latest stages of this health condition. Read the rest of this entry »