What causes Hemorrhoids and how do they treat them?

Question

I've notice drops of blood in the toilet, should I be concerned?

Answer 1

Hemorrhoids are dilated (enlarged) veins which occur in and around the anus and rectum. They may be external (outside the anus) or internal and slip to the outside. In both of these instances, the hemorrhoids can be felt and seen as lumps or knots. Hemorrhoids also may remain inside the rectum and so cannot be felt or seen. These are called internal hemorrhoids.

A common cause of hemorrhoids is simply the standing position, in which all the blood above the rectum exerts pressure on the rectal and anal areas. Other conditions which contribute to hemorrhoids are: poor bowel habits, constipation, diarrhea, pregnancy, obesity, and especially frequent straining when having a bowel movement.

Hemorrhoids can ooze fresh red blood, whether located externally or internally. External hemorrhoids often cause dripping of blood from the anus while sitting on the toilet. The blood might also be seen as soiling of the underwear. Internal hemorrhoids that bleed may produce fresh blood in the stool.

To treat:
Keep the anal area clean, using a mild soap and gentle dabbing after a bowel movement Avoid vigorous rubbing of the area.

Keep the anus and hemorrhoids as dry as possible, using talcum powder and a pad of soft tissue to absorb moisture.


Eat a diet high in fiber (bran) and roughage. Fiber and bran retain water in the stool, producing soft, bulky stools which are easier to pass and reduce the tendency to develop hemorrhoids. Bulking agents, such as Metamucil, Effersyllium, Konsyl, Citrucel, and Per Diem Fiber, are available in drug stores. These also come in less expensive generic versions.


Avoid straining when having a bowel movement.


When thrombosis, pain, and tenderness occur, a 10 to 20 minute hot tub bath two to four times daily brings heat to the area, provides relief from the pain, and promotes healing. This is called a hot Sitz bath.

To prevent:
Eat plenty of fiber, bran, or roughage, or use a bulking
agent to maintain regular, soft bowel movements.
Do not delay or try to prevent a bowel movement when
the urge is present.
Exercise, especially aerobic, may help produce more
regular bowel movements.
Drink plenty of liquids and eat regularly scheduled meals.
Keep the area around the anus clean and dry.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

Hemorrhoids are often caused by stress or excess pressure in the lower abdomen. They are actually enlarged varicose veins. Try some witch hazel (Tucks pads, will do) and maybe a stool softener - just until they go away.

Answer 6

They are caused by pushing to hard! Believe it or not everyone has hemorrhoids, it's just most people's hemorrhoid's are aggrevated from pushing too hard! There are OTC products available but if this isn't what you have you may aggrevate a problem you really don't have! You should go to your physician! Blood isn't good to see! (If you're guy at least it isn't)

Answer 7

Straining on the toilet can cause hemorrhoids. If you are chronically contipated use a stool softener daily. As far as treatment you can buy creams with hydrocortisone over the counter to help decrease swelling.

Answer 8

All the above treatment is good and if they don't go away soon and are a chronic problem your doctor can "tie" them off or laser them. Then you will need to continue the fluids, stool softner ect. to prevent it from happening again.

Answer 9

sitz baths,astringent pads and hemorrhoid creams help

Answer 10

I think you get them from eating spicy food. Hot peppers are an example. Rub Tucks on them.