4 Types of Hemorrhoids and Treatments
Hemorrhoids are enlarged, bulging blood vessels located in and around the anus and lower rectum. They are of four types, and each type has distinct signs and symptoms. Nearly half of all men and women get hemorrhoids by age 50, so it’s not an uncommon problem. The good news is that most hemorrhoids aren’t severe and are treatable. Read on to learn about the various types of hemorrhoids and their treatment options. 1. Internal hemorrhoids Internal hemorrhoids grow inside the rectum. Since they are located deep inside the anus, they are not visible and palpable. There aren’t any nerves to sense pain in the rectum, so most people with this type don’t show any signs and symptoms. However, if hemorrhoids grow bigger, they can cause pain or discomfort, itching, burning, and visible lumps or swelling near the anus. Also, sometimes, feces moving through the rectum can inflame hemorrhoids, resulting in bleeding. That said, internal hemorrhoids usually don’t cause any problem and often go away on their own without any treatment. If problems occur, home remedies involving witch hazel solution or cayenne pepper can help resolve them. 2. Prolapsed A prolapsed hemorrhoid is the later stage of internal hemorrhoids. It occurs when internal hemorrhoids grow bigger and protrude from the anus.
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