Proper Care and Treatment for Hemorrhoids in the Elderly

Aug 29
07:27

2012

Jeff Donaven

Jeff Donaven

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If you are like most people who are suffering from hemorrhoids, the first thing you are likely to ask is, "how long do hemorrhoids last?", followed with despairing questions on how long you have to bear the discomfort, pain, swelling and bleeding of your rectal and anal area.

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When these swollen blood vessels in your anus appear,Proper Care and Treatment for Hemorrhoids in the Elderly Articles they are likely the cause of excess pressure brought to bear on the rectum from conditions ranging from pregnancy to obesity, from passing small hard stools to constipation. The pressure on your rectal area causes the blood vessels around it to expand and develop uncomfortable lumps called hemorrhoids.

Each time your move your bowels and the pain and discomfort become too much for you to bear, it will seem like your hemorrhoids are a never-ending plague. Take heart, however, hemorrhoids don't last long, certainly no longer than a month. On some people, they disappear during a period between a few weeks to a few days. How long do hemorrhoids last will depend on how early treatment is given as soon as you discover their existence.

Seeing a doctor and getting medical treatment for your hemorrhoids, or caring for them yourself using home remedies, herbal care, or diet changes can bring about immediate relief and elimination of this painful swelling condition. If they are at an advanced stage, you can also opt for banding, surgery, or laser removal of these swollen blood vessels.

Ignoring the problem will only prolong your discomfort and agony, and will increase the risk of your hemorrhoids developing into something even more serious that might require even more stringent medical measures to cure.

Commonly known as hemorrhoids, piles are a condition where the veins in the anal or rectal area start to swell, causing pressure, pain and oftentimes, bleeding. Bleeding piles are usually caused when a person is obese, pregnant, or exerts too much effort when moving their bowels.

When you practice unhealthy eating or if your diet is one that has a marked lack of fiber, chances are, you will be experiencing a lot of constipation characterized by hard and difficult-to-move stools. The effort you make during each bowel movement causes a lot of pressure on your anus and rectum, and will result in a swelling of the blood vessels found therein.

If you are pregnant, the weight of the fetus puts additional pressure on the blood vessels of your anus and rectum, causing them to swell and form hemorrhoids, as well.

As these veins swell, they become inflamed and develop into painfully swollen lumps within the area of the anus. In some instances, the swelling reaches a point that some of the blood vessels "burst", resulting in bleeding piles that show on your stools, on the toilet bowl, and in the toilet paper you use for wiping.

Apart from the bleeding, other symptoms of swollen hemorrhoids include itching, mucous discharges, and a painful sensation each time you move your bowels. Having bleeding piles is serious, not to mention distressing or even embarrassing. It is always best to check with your doctor of the bleeding to rule out other possibility of serious digestive system disorders.