How to know if you have hemorrhoids or piles

Did you know that hemorrhoids Are they the most frequent proctologic pathology, which is suffered by nearly half of the western population? Its highest incidence occurs between 45 to 65 years of age, and can become a very uncomfortable problem for the person who has them.

Hemorrhoids come to be Varicose veins or inflammations of the veins located in the rectum and anus. They are also known by the name of piles, and from an anatomical point of view are pads, plexuses or bearings of submucosal tissue where the superficial arterioles and venules present in the anal canal are contained.

There are different degrees of hemorrhoids depending on their severity. They range from the mildest (those small internal piles that scarcely cause bleeding and little prolapse), to the most advanced hemorrhoids, in which there is a permanent hemorrhoidal prolapse. On the other hand, depending on their location can be internal, external and mixed hemorrhoids.

If at any time you have had any discomfort or bleeding it is normal that you ask if you have hemorrhoids or not. A good option when it comes to knowing is to pay attention to the symptoms of hemorrhoids (although, of course, the best thing to do is always go to your doctor's office, who will be the most suitable specialist to diagnose them):

BleedingIt usually appears even in mild hemorrhoids, although bleeding tends to be scarce. It occurs especially at the time of defecation, and can be detected by leaving stains on the toilet paper when cleaning, or by the presence of traces of blood in the toilet.
Mucus discharge: When there are internal hemorrhoids, the presence of a mucus secretion from the anal mucosa itself is common, which can cause irritation and itching of the skin, which can cause some burning during defecation.
Pain: Hemorrhoids located externally tend to be very annoying, especially when they come out of the anus. On the other hand, inmates tend not to hurt.
Prolapse: is a lump that appears when hemorrhoids come from inside the anus. It is difficult to introduce them again.

Before the appearance of any symptom, however minimal, the main recommendation that we could give you is to go to your doctor, who will be the most appropriate to tell you whether or not you have hemorrhoids. On the other hand, mild hemorrhoids tend not to cause symptoms, so if you have a family history of hemorrhoids you should know that you have a higher risk of suffering from them, or if you also suffer from constipation.

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