Do You Have Hemorrhoids? Here Are the Main Symptoms of Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids can be a very painful and embarrassing condition. The pain can be hard to bear and can affect one’s daily life. However, for many, they do not know they have hemorrhoids until their condition gets more serious. Learn the common symptoms of hemorrhoids so that you can seek treatment fast.
In the anal canal there is two different kinds of nerves. The visceral nerves are above the dentate line. These nerves are like the nerves of the intestine and they do not sense pain only pressure. So hemorrhoids that are internal are usually painless.The somatic nerves are like your skin nerves and can sense pain.
When the anal cushion of an internal hemorrhoid begins to enlarge it makes its way through the anal canal. Sometimes it pulls down some of the lining of the rectum above. It may also protrude from the anus.
Having an internal hemorrhoid can be very painful with the passing of stool, especially when there is hard stool due to constipation. This can sometimes cause bleeding and pain. The lining of the rectum is sometimes pulled down and secretes mucus, making the area around the anus moist.
Most of the time, hemorrhoids will return into the anal canal or rectum on its own. Internal hemorrhoids are put into four categories as for the severity. First degree hemorrhoids bleed but do not prolapsed. Second degree hemorrhoids prolapsed and retract on their own. Third degree hemorrhoids prolapsed but must be pushed back in with a finger. Fourth degree hemorrhoids prolapsed and can not be pushed in. Some of fourth degree hemorrhoids may contain blood clots. Some even may pull some of the lining of the rectum through the anus.
Understanding the extend of your symptoms of your hemorrhoids is crucial for an effective treatment.
