2006-07-03 22:23:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
It's a misnomer. It should be called an asteroid. :-)
2006-07-03 22:47:21 · answer #1 · answered by Pastor Chad from JesusFreak.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hemorrhoids (also known as haemorrhoids or piles) are varicosities or swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus.
Temporary relief
For many people, hemorrhoids are mild and temporary conditions that heal spontaneously or by the same measures recommended for prevention. There is no medicine that will cure hemorrhoids, but local treatments such as warm sitz baths, using a bidet, extendable showerhead, cold compress, or topical analgesic (such as Nupercainal), can provide temporary relief. Consistent use of medicated creams (such as Anusol) during the early stages of a hemorrhoid flare-up will also provide relief and may stave off further development and irritation. Keep the area clean and dry, with some lubrication provided by hemorrhoidal creams. Suppositories, although they sound like the right thing, add very little since all of the symptoms come from the external tissues and not up in the rectum where the suppository goes.
2006-07-04 09:57:04 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Cutie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a blood vessel inside the anus. That can break and cause bleeding or it can loosen and protrude outside the anus. That can be very painful, especially if it gets thrombosed. The problem is caused mainly because of constipation. So if you have a problem, make sure you eat a lot of fruit, prunes, drink water, etc and never get constipated and get a cream for it. If it bothers you longer than 2-3 weeks have a surgeon take a look. Also, if there's bleeding, examinations are required, because it could be hemorrhoids but it could be other serious conditions that must be diagnosed immediately.
2006-07-04 05:29:36 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hemorrhoid is a tender, painful swelling in the rectum or anus consisting of distended veins that are often filled with blood clots (thromboses). A hemorrhoid can be internal (protruding through the anal sphincter) or external (under the skin outside the sphincter, around the anus).
2006-07-04 06:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by PR_DR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is actually a section of tissue. When referred to as a condition, it means that only this tissue from strain has been pushed or beared down on and passed through the rectal opening or become swollen.
2006-07-04 05:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by midnightdealer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... it's funny that you ask. It's an infection with blisters in the anus. Hemorrhoid is painful and needs to be treated because it can stop your system digestions (you will be constipated).
2006-07-04 05:30:51 · answer #6 · answered by Soso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋