Many people around the world suffer from external hemorrhoids every day.
Every one in the world has hemorrhoids.
Most people don't realize they have them until they become swollen or inflamed.
Hemorrhoids are developed by increased pressure around the outside hemorrhoid veins.
This pressure is what causes the hemorrhoid to swell and become irritated.
There are many conditions that will increase the pressure in the veins in which will cause the external hemorrhoids to become inflamed and irritated.
Some of these are straining to pass stool, becoming pregnant, becoming older, constant constipation, anal sex, obesity, and having a high fat and low fiber diet.
Though some of these are hard to prevent like becoming older or becoming pregnant most can be avoided.
Some of the easiest ways to prevent hemorrhoids is to take in a lot of fiber daily.
By increasing your fiber intake you will be able to pass your stool easier because the fiber will soften the stool.
By softening the stool it will allow the stool to pass more freely and you won't have to push or strain as much when going to the bathroom.
Another is to empty your bowls as soon as you get the urge to go.
Holding it in just causes more pressure on the veins and will cause them to swell faster.
If you have ever had problems with your hemorrhoids, avoiding anal sex would be a wise thing to do.
By exercising daily and eating lots of fruits and vegetables you can keep your weight down and reduce constipation.
If you become constipated don't strain yourself trying to move your bowls.
This only makes the problem worst.
The best thing to do is use a stool softener.
If you notice blood in your stool you really should see a doctor right a way.
Don't assume that the blood is from your hemorrhoids.
There are other more serious problems associated with blood in the stool.
Some of these are digestive diseases and rectal cancer.
If you act right a way treating hemorrhoids can be very simple.
The most common treatment is a sitz bath.
A sitz bath is a plastic bowl that holds water.
You put the bowl right over the toilet bowl and add warm water to it.
This allows you to soak the hemorrhoids in warm water.
Other ways to treat external hemorrhoids is to use over the counter creams.
There are a variety of creams on the market today that will relieve the swelling and itching that's associated with hemorrhoids.
Using ice packs can help to keep the swelling down.
Try to avoid ibuprofen.
Even though ibuprofen is used for inflammation it can cause constipation.
If you need an over the counter pain reliever Tylenol is the best to use.
Some of the creams on the market today have anesthetics in them to help with the pain.
The main thing to remember when treating external hemorrhoids is to act right away regardless how small the symptoms are.