The Truth About Hemorrhoids The word hemorrhoid came from two Greek words "haimo", for blood, and "rhein", for flow. In anatomy, hemorrhoids refer to cushions of tissue filled with a network of blood vessels located in the lower rectum and anal canal. The veins in this area of the body are quite flexible and stretchable to support the bowel during defecation - the process by which humans eliminate solid or semisolid waste material from the digestive tract. This is the only vein capable of stretching that much and that big when pressurized with blood. Since the blood vessels are akin to veins, they can also end up as a varicose just like those common with the veins on the legs. These swollen hemorrhoids are simply referred to as hemorrhoids in USA, haemorrhoids in UK, hemroids or emerods. The most popular reference slang to them is "piles". The veins are located at varying locations near the opening of the rectum and along the anal canal. This means, swollen veins can occur at different locations, too. Because of this variety of hemorrhoids, medical experts have classified them into two types: external and internal. External hemorrhoids is a condition that occurs due to increased pressure on the hemorrhoid veins outside the anus. These external hemorrhoids are prone to thrombosis, a condition wherein the swollen vein is ruptured and blood clots form. If the engorged vein is inside the rectum, within the last two inches, it is referred to as an internal hemorrhoid. An internal hemorrhoid that hangs outside, enough for the swollen vein to be visible is classified as a prolapsed hemorrhoid. These prolapsed hemorrhoids may protrude during bowel movement and retract afterwards either naturally or manually. External hemorrhoids may bleed due to hard stool or wiping too hard that may cause scratching. The earliest recording of hemorrhoids dates back to 2250 BC when the Code of Hammurabi described its symptoms. The Egyptians also have old recordings about its treatment that dates back as early as 1700 BC. This means this disease is not a new one and has been around since the beginning of human civilization! This disease chooses no victim in terms of race or even age. In the United States alone, it is prevalent among 8.5 million people in 1996 with 1 million new cases every year. Statistics reveal that 50% of Americans over the age of 50 suffer from hemorrhoids. Among them is President Jimmy Carter, undergoing surgery in 1982 to get rid of them. At 27, George Brett, star player of the Kansas City Royals, missed parts of the 1980 World Series because of hemorrhoids. Even sports figures are not immune! While there is plenty of information readily available focusing on the causes and cures relating to hemorrhoids, it's important that you take action in verifying the information so that you can understand why you really have hemorrhoids and what you can do to treat and prevent them from recurring. Grab Your Copy For Only… $4.95 I know you will get something from this well written eBook! Remember: Anything that MAKES you money is certainly WORTH the money you spend to obtain it!

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