📌 What is a hemorrhoid?
hemorrhoids or hemorrhoids is called the expansion of the veins around the anus or the lower part of the rectum. This common digestive disease can cause bleeding, pain and discomfort during bowel movements. Hemorrhoids can appear internally or externally and can occur at any age, especially in adults.
🔍 Symptoms of hemorrhoids
The most common symptoms of hemorrhoids are:
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painless bleeding during defecation (observation of bright blood on the napkin or inside the toilet)
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Feeling pain or discomfort in the anus area
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Anus itching or irritation
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Feeling of a mass or protrusion from the anus (especially in prolapsed external or internal hemorrhoids)
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Mucous secretion
Note: Any gastrointestinal bleeding should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist , as it may be a sign of more serious conditions such as polyps or colorectal cancer.
🎯 Causes of hemorrhoids
Among the most important underlying factors of hemorrhoids are the following:
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Chronic constipation or frequent diarrhea
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Excessive straining during defecation
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Long-term sitting on the toilet
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Obesity
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Pregnancy
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low fiber diet
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Lack of physical activity
🔬 Hemorrhoid diagnosis methods
Hemorrhoid diagnosis is usually done by a clinical examination by a specialist doctor. If needed, the following diagnostic methods are also used:
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Anoscopy: observation of the anal canal with a special instrument
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rectoscopy or colonoscopy: if the doctor raises the possibility of other diseases
