Hemorrhoids: Symptoms and Causes

In the cases of constipation, the stools harden and during excretion the rectum has to push harder to get the stools out. This often leads to trauma to the rectum and can cause the blood vessels to swell. This is the start of a painful journey.

These swollen veins are known as hemorrhoids. The hemorrhoids on the inside are known as internal hemorrhoids. These usually show up as occasional bleeding after
defecation or when wiping oneself.

Hemorrhoids on the outside are known as external hemorrhoids.

They can cause bleeding, itching, discomfort, or severe pain. Severe pain usually occurs when blood clots inside the blood vessels, this condition is known as ‘thrombosed hemorrhoids.’