What exactly is a Hemmoroid?

Question

My mom was having surgery on them today and I don't know what they were doing. It would help if I knew exactly what they were.

Answer 1

It is a type of inflammation of the anus tissue.
Means the inside starts coming out and it burns and hurts REALLY bad.

Answer 2

A hemmorhoid is a ballooned out vein coming from the rectal area. It can cause bright red blood in the toilet or on the paper after a bowel movement.
They can really hurt, especially if straining to have a bowel movement.
Often show up with vaginal delivery, but worsening by constipation.
Often times they band the 'rhoid', so it does not stick out and is much less painful

Answer 3

A hemmoroid is a swollen or protruding blood vessel in or around the anus. It can be itchy or painful, and you have to have them pretty badly to require surgery. I hope it goes well for her!

Answer 4

Now this may be a little graphic and I'm not trying to be funny or rude: In your anus, you have veins that can come out because of the anal stress of constipation or problems deficating. Sometimes they have to do surgery if the vein will not go back into the anus. Try looking them up on Yahoo images, or Webmd. Webmd can give you a better description on them. Hope I helped and hope your mom gets better soon! God Bless!

Answer 5

It's a vein that hops out when you have a poor diet.
They do surgury or use rubber bands to remove them

Answer 6

Hemorrhoids are varicose veins in the rectum. They are aggravated by constipation, pregnancy, and poor circulation. When they get inflamed or thrombosed they will rewrite your definition of 'pain in the @$$'.

Answer 7

Definition=
Hemorrhoids are painful, swollen veins in the lower portion of the rectum or anus.


Alternative Names
Rectal lump; Piles; Lump in the rectum


Causes, incidence, and risk factors
This condition is very common, especially during pregnancy and after childbirth. Hemorrhoids result from increased pressure in the veins of the anus. The pressure causes the veins to bulge and expand, making them painful, particularly when you are sitting.

The most common cause is straining during bowel movements. Hemorrhoids may result from constipation, sitting for long periods of time, and anal infections. In some cases they may be caused by other diseases, such as liver cirrhosis.

Internal hemorrhoids occur just inside the anus, at the beginning of the rectum. External hemorrhoids occur at the anal opening and may hang outside the anus.


Symptoms
Symptoms of hemorrhoids include:

Anal itching
Anal ache or pain, especially while sitting
Bright red blood on toilet tissue, stool, or in the toilet bowl
Pain during bowel movements
One or more hard tender lumps near the anus

Signs and tests
A doctor can often diagnose hemorrhoids simply by examining the rectal area. If necessary, tests that may help diagnose the problem include:

Stool guaiac (shows the presence of blood)
Sigmoidoscopy
Anoscopy


Treatment
Over-the-counter corticosteroid creams can reduce pain and swelling. Hemorrhoid creams with lidocaine can reduce pain. Witch hazel (applied with cotton swabs) can reduce itching. Other steps for anal itching include:

Wear cotton undergarments.
Avoid toilet tissue with perfumes or colors.
Try not to scratch the area.
Sitz baths can help you to feel better. Sit in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. Stool softeners help reduce straining and constipation.

For cases that don't respond to home treatments, a doctor may recommend surgery, like rubber band ligation or surgical hemorrhoidectomy. These procedures are generally used for patients with severe pain or bleeding who have not responded to other therapy.


Expectations (prognosis)
Most treatments are effective, but to prevent the hemorrhoids from coming back, you will need to maintain a high-fiber diet and drink plenty of fluids.


Complications
The blood in the enlarged veins may form clots, and the tissue surrounding the hemorrhoids can die. Hemorrhoids with clots generally require surgical removal.

Severe bleeding may also occur. Iron deficiency anemia can result from prolonged loss of blood. Significant bleeding from hemorrhoids is unusual, however.


Calling your health care provider
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if hemorrhoid symptoms do not improve with home treatment. You should also be seen if you have rectal bleeding. Your provider may want to check for other, more serious causes of the bleeding, especially if you have never bled from hemorrhoids before.

Call 911 if blood loss is significant or if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or faint.


Prevention
Avoid straining during bowel movements. You can help prevent hemorrhoids by preventing constipation. Drink plenty of fluids, at least eight glasses per day. Eat a high-fiber diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains. Consider fiber supplements

Good luck with your Mom and hope she recovers soon. (Get her some soup too :) !

Answer 8

a hemorrhaged blood vessel in the anus caused by excessive straining.

Answer 9

http://64.233.187.104/search?q=cache:zO-Cd0mGrvsJ:hemmoroid-treatment.zenmiracles.com/+Hemmoroid&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=9

Answer 10

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hemorrhoids/


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