Hemroids are a very distressing condition that involve the swelling of the veins of the anus and rectum. They are very similar to varicose veins whereby the veins lose their elasticity and swell and this results in the uncomfortable symptoms of hemroids that may include itching, burning pain and bleeding. In many cases hemroids will respond quickly to the use of herbal medicines, both taken...

Before discussing the procedure for prolapsed hemroids, it is important to understand what a prolapsed hemroid is. There are two main types of hemroids that are diagnosed, and these are an external and an internal hemroid. The first is located outside of the anus, and often does not require treatment past home remedies like medicated ointments and warm baths. The second is located inside of the...

If hemroids have started bleeding, are too painful to get on with life, have developed a purplish or bluish tinge, or have started protruding through the anus, it's time to see a doctor. However, this can be a quite frightening, not to mention embarrassing proposal at the best of times. Getting all the information on what you can expect from your initial examinations is a good idea, and will both...

What is the main cause of hemroids? We can blame our modern life style as the main cause. Today we know that lack of foods high in fiber, insufficient water intake and lack of movement are the main causes. One other likely cause is genetics, it is quite possible to inherit a predisposition to develop hemroids. Hemroids causes can be divided in 9 major groups: 1. Improper diet - Shortage...

High blood pressure if left unchecked results in increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and leads to target organ damage such as LVH, retinal changes and vascular changes. The main objective in the management of hypertension is prevention of target organ damage and reduction of cardiovascular risk. The management requires a multi-prolonged approach. Although it is widely accepted that...