External Hemroids - Hemoroid Pain Relief

The anus (where solid wastes are expelled from the body) is surrounded by blood vessels. When these blood vessels become enlarged and uncomfortable, they are called hemorrhoids. Hemmroids can occur inside the anal canal (internal) or outside the anal canal (external). Sometimes when an internal hemmroid enlarges, it can extend to the outside and appear to be an external hemmroid.

When hemmroids remain inside the anus they are almost never painful, but they can prolapse (protrude outside the anus) and become irritated and sore. Sometimes, prolapsed hemorrhoids move back into the anal canal on their own or can be pushed back in, but at other times they remain permanently outside the anus until treated by a doctor.

Hemorrhoids can be two kinds, internal hemoroid and external hemoroid. Internal hemorrhoids are in-side the rectum, beneath the anal or rectal lining. External hemorrhoids are outside anus.

What is a Hemroid?

External hemroids are usually visible as fleshy lumps around the anus. Prolapsed hemroids are often mistaken for external hemroids. Otherwise, any swelling or protruding mass at or near the anus are considered to be external hemroids. External hemroids occur when the veins of the anal opening swell from too much strain.

Symptoms of external hemorrhoids may include painful swelling or a hard lump around the anus that results when a blood clot forms. This condition is known as a thrombosed external hemorrhoid. In addition, excessive straining, rubbing, or cleaning around the anus may cause irritation with bleeding and/or itching, which may produce a vicious cycle of symptoms. Draining mucus may also cause itching.