Can Hemorrhoids Heal On Their Own? Know The Cause And How To Overcome

Illustration of the causes of hemorrhoids and how to prevent hemorrhoids (iStock)

JAKARTA – Hemorrhoids or piles are a collection of blood vessels located just below the mucous membrane. Its function is to line the lower part of the rectum and anus.

Hemorrhoids or hemorrhoids occur when these blood vessels swell, reported by the Harvard Health page, Wednesday, December 8. Everyone has hemorrhoids, according to some people's beliefs, hemorrhoids are part of the inevitable when it comes to being an upright and gravity-defying creature.

Hemorrhoids are usually caused by increased blood pressure in the rectum and around the anus. This is often experienced by pregnant women, people who are overweight, or straining during bowel movements. People in middle age often have complaints of hemorrhoids.

Meanwhile, at the age of 50 years, about half the population experience one or more symptoms of rectal pain, itching, bleeding, and prolapse. A prolapse is a hemorrhoid protruding from the anal canal. In general, hemorrhoids are rarely dangerous but are annoying and are felt repeatedly.

External hemorrhoids, or external hemorrhoids, are the most bothersome because they are located under the skin around the anus. External hemorrhoids can cause the overlying skin to erode and become irritated, causing pain. Internal hemorrhoids are usually painless even when they bleed. Internal hemorrhoids are called prolapsed which causes the risk of pruritus ani or irritation and makes it itch.

Traditionally, hemorrhoids have been associated with chronic constipation, straining during bowel movements, and prolonged squatting. All three trigger disruption of blood flow to and from the rectal area. Blood flow in the area can pool and enlarge the blood vessels.

According to scientific studies, patients with hemorrhoids tend to have a firmer-than-average anal canal even when not straining. Constipation worsens the problem and straining during a bowel movement pushes the hemorrhoid against the sphincter muscle. Eventually, the connective tissue that supports and holds the hemorrhoid in place weakens, causing the hemorrhoid to prolapse and protrude.

External hemorrhoids are generally clearly visible so that the diagnosis is made simply by physical examination and medical history. In order not to get worse, it is recommended to run a healthy lifestyle such as lots of fiber foods, drink enough mineral water, moderate aerobic exercise or brisk walking for 20-30 minutes every day, and reduce pressure on hemorrhoids.

Home remedies do not get rid of hemorrhoids, although relieving and preventing pain can be done by living a healthy lifestyle.