Description

Hemorrhoids or piles refer to the swelling of veins in the anal canal or rectum. Fissures refer to a tear or cut in the anal skin. Hemorrhoids are a common problem nowadays. It is caused mainly due to the inactivity of the rectum leading to strain during passing stool. Eating oily food, spicy food, meat, fast food, and processed foods can trigger hemorrhoids. An anal fissure is also caused primarily by constipation, and chronic diarrhea. If it is not treated, it leads to complications like pus formation, bleeding, clotting, and uncontrolled bowel gas and movements. Risk factors of developing hemorrhoids and fissures are low fibber diet, vaginal childbirth, minor trauma, hot weather, habitual constipation, and obesity. Treatment for hemorrhoids includes medications like steroids, local anesthetics, and adopting certain self-care methods like intake of a high fibred diet, ice packs, and cold compression. Procedures that can help get relief from hemorrhoids involve rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy, and cauterization. Treatment for anal fissures includes local anesthetics, laxatives, steroids, and a few lifestyle changes that can help tremendously.