If you have hemorrhoids then you know how painful they can be. These swollen veins can cause a lot of discomfort and issues if you don't take care of them quickly. This is a very common problem that people experience almost everyday. Thankfully there are many great hemorrhoid treatments that you can use to get relief from symptoms like pain, itching, and discomfort.

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Hemorrhoids develop when the veins are inflamed in or around the anus or rectum. This problem can be either internal or external and it can get aggravated and become worse if you don't start treating it as soon as possible.

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There are many factors that can cause hemorrhoids. However, the most common hemorrhoid cause is straining. Whenever you strain on the toilet seat or strain trying to lift a heavy object you putting yourself at risk of developing this problem. Other factors that can cause hemorrhoids include: pregnancy, poor diet, lack of physical exercise, and obesity. With external hemorrhoids they show up around your anal canal on the exterior, while internal hemorrhoids show up on the inside of your rectum. Internal hemorrhoids usually don't cause any symptoms and some people don't even know they have them until they start bleeding. External hemorrhoids on the other hand they can cause a lot of symptoms that are noticeable like itching, pain, discomfort, and inflammation. The longer you wait to start treating the problem the worse it will get over time.

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The chances of you getting hemorrhoids is very high if you are overweight, pregnant, or constipated. Before we get into treatments for hemorrhoids it's important to learn how to prevent them first. The best way to prevent hemorrhoids is to avoid straining. The less you strain the better you'll be able to prevent them from developing. You can also prevent them from forming by exercising regularly and eating a diet high in fiber. You should also drink a lot of water too to help prevent constipation and additional straining. I recommend drinking around 8 glasses of water daily to prevent the formation of hemorrhoids.

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The most common method to get rid of hemorrhoids is to use some form of cream. The cream you use will usually contain some type of chemical that is supposed to shrink the hemorrhoids until they go away. Some creams will also contain natural substances like comfrey root that will naturally remove the hemorrhoids from your rectum or anal area. Another common treatment for hemorrhoids is surgery. However, surgical procedures can be risky and cost a lot of money to get performed.

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