There is hardly any difference in the pain you receive from other hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids.
All types of hemorrhoids bring you discomfort and pain.
External hemorrhoids are very easily distinguished due to the place where they appear.
These are a type of fleshy growth occurring around the anus.
The infected area protrudes with strangulating lumps which are often bleeding.
The major factors for the occurrence of external hemorrhoids are pregnancy, bowel disorders, obesity and hereditary susceptibility to getting them.
Other factors which may lead to external hemorrhoids are habitual straining of the bowel movement due to constipation, prolonged sitting, sedentary lifestyle, lifting too much, cirrhosis of the liver, overweight, anal intercourse, straining when vomiting, sneezing and coughing.
Pregnancy is another risk factor as the uterus causes pressure on the lower abdomen and leads to the occurrence of hemorroidal lumps.
Remedies for external hemorrhoids.
oDietary control - you may easily get relief by increasing the quantity of liquids and the intake of fibrous food.
This would give the lower bowl a break and relieve the hemorrhoids significantly.
oSuitable clothing -always wear loose under garments preferably made of pure natural materials like cotton and silk.
Skin-fitting underwear increases pressure on the infected area and adds pain.
Thongs and strings wearing usually worsen the henorroids.
oAvoid prolonged sitting in chairs - you can decrease the pressure on veins by using cushions.
The softness of cushion gives an immediate relief to hemorrhoids.
oLikewarm bath procedure -this is an easy medicines-free method which can be performed at home.
All you need is a tub filled with lukewarm water.
The affected area should be dipped for 10-15 minutes in the water.
After completing the tub sitting, the infected area should be dried very carefully.
Otherwise, the wet area could cause irritation and itching which may result in worsening of the hemorrhoids.
The procedure should be continued for several days.
oIce packs - you can use a couple of ice blocks wrapped in cloth.
Alternate appliance and withdrawl of the ice pack for several minutes on end.
This method gives a quick relief and reduces the pain from hemorrhoids.
oRest - take the load off the hemorroidal veins by lying horizontal.
You can consider elevating the hip area on pillows.
oRestrain from straining the bowel movement- be careful not to enlarge the affected area and inflict extra hemorroidal pain.
oApply ointment - cleanse the hemorroidal area, dry it carefully and apply Vaseline or another over-the -counter ointment on your choice.
oAlternative methods - to get relief for external hemorrhoids you can use a range of allopathic or herbal medicines.
Homeopathic treatment of hemorrhoids could be given a try, too.
oSurgery - if the hemorrhoids get larger and more painful, you can opt for hemorrhoid surgery.
Surgery is most often required when external hemorrhoids reach another stage called Thromboses external hemorrhoid.
You can distinguish it by a lump formation or a large swelling around the anus.
Thromboses hemorrhoids cause bleeding from the rectal area, irritation, itching and severe pain.