This disorder affects many Italians but few know its true causes and symptoms and do not know how to recognize it. According to the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery as many as 50% of the Western population, at least once in their life, suffers from hemorrhoids, which often cause pain and discomfort in those affected. While there are several treatments that can help solve this problem, first, however, we must learn to recognize the symptoms and causes.
How to recognize hemorrhoids
To understand if you suffer from hemorrhoids you have to learn to recognize them. Symptoms of hemorrhoids are many and affect patients differently depending on the severity. Generally, you can notice the presence of hemorrhoids when cleaning after defecation. It is also possible to notice their presence when bathing or showering.
To the touch, hemorrhoids are like protuberances placed externally around the anus. In addition, hemorrhoids can cause discomfort, itching, pain, burning during defecation and even bleeding. It is therefore not recommended to scratch or handle them to avoid creating further injuries.
The causes of hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids, by themselves, are not a problem. These, in fact, are part of the rectum and help contain stool. In essence, they are nothing more than vascularized tissues that resemble pads. However, they become a problem when they slide down, creating internal hemorrhoids. Or, even, in some cases, they come out and become inflamed.
There are several factors that affect the onset of this disorder that affects especially the over 45s.
Some causes have to do with lifestyle. Those who drink too much alcohol, spend too much time sitting or exert too much effort risk suffering from hemorrhoids. To this category of subjects are added individuals who suffer from obesity or chronic diarrhea.
According to a study by Johanson and Sonnenberg in 1990, constipation seems to have a minor impact on diarrhea. The effort of childbirth and the weight of the fetus during pregnancy they can also contribute to the onset of hemorrhoids.
We have therefore seen why this disorder afflicts many Italians but few know its true causes and symptoms.
