Internal Hemorrhoids: causes, symptoms and treatment

What are internal hemorrhoids?

Internal hemorrhoids are enlarged veins inside the rectum

 

Causes of internal hemorrhoids

Internal hemorrhoids are caused by increased pressure in the veins of your anus or rectum. One of the main causes is straining when you're trying to have a bowel movement. This may happen if you're constipated or if you have diarrhea. It may also happen if you sit on the toilet too long. Hemorrhoids can also be caused by obesity, heavy lifting or any other activity that caused you to strain.

 

Symptoms of internal hemorrhoids

The most common sign of an internal hemorrhoid is the presence of bright red blood, usually noticeable on toilet paper or in the toilet bowl. It’s possible for an internal hemorrhoid to protrude through your anus in which case you’ll probably experience irritation and pain.

 

Internal hemorrhoids treatment

The treatment choices for internal hemorrhoids include infrared coagulation, rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy and scalpel surgery. The surgery is usually reserved for few very advanced cases. It is important to search for the best internal hemorrhoid treatment in order to stay away from it’s getting worse.

The IRC (“laser”) found to be the safest method of treating internal hemorrhoids.

Infrared coagulation of the newest FDA approved method that takes the fear out of eing treated for hemorrhoids. It is safe, non surgical, pain-free and without down time from work