There’s the old saying that if a tree falls in the woods, does it make a sound? Well, in this case you might be wondering that if you have a problem, why can’t you see anything wrong? You don’t feel anything either. There’s no rash, no real visible way to tell what’s going on. If you have bleeding hemorrhoids, shouldn’t you be able to see them?
Not if you’ve developed the internal kind and chances are, that’s exactly what has happened. In fact, the internal version is much more common than the external problem and lucky for you, it is also a lot less to worry about. The issue is that the blood vessels inside the anal cavity have become inflamed with too much blood, often due to pushing too hard. Pregnant woman or people with constipation or diarrhea can also develop them.
Then the area has become inflamed, you may experience a bit of blood either on the passed stool or on the toilet paper after wiping. Itching is quite common with internal bleeding hemorrhoids as they usually secret mucus which irritates the skin lining the anal area. This is why people in the medication ads are always squirming around in their chairs. You may be too in an attempt to satisfy the itchy feeling.
The biggest symptom is a feeling of discomfort. For the most part, the internal type will not cause any pain; just make you a bit twitchy. Even though you might have already used the bathroom to pass stool, you might feel the need to go again. This is the projection of the swollen area. Normally when you push, you put pressure on the veins. Now that extra blood is in the area, it feels like you are pushing or have something to push out once more. Sitting or standing in one spot for long periods of time can often further irritate the area, so try going for a walk now and then.
There are many ways of treating the problem right in your own home. Sitting in warm baths and sitting on pillows can help alleviate the itching and discomfort. Medications are also available at your local drug store and require no prescription. If the problem is small, it will likely go away on its own without any physician intervention. Only if they grow larger or you do things to aggravate the issue further (such as rubbing the area, forcing out stool, or not getting enough fiber in your diet) will you need to call a doctor.
Almost everyone will develop this problem at least one point during their lives. Many may not even realize they have an issue and it resolves itself. Take care of your health and develop better bathroom habits and you may not have to worry about it ever again.