Hemorrhoids are one of the most common health problem people have. The smallest of hemorrhoids can go undetected for an entire lifetime exhibiting few to no symptoms at all. For larger hemorrhoids the most common symptoms are divided between the two types of hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids often present bleeding during bowel movements as the primary symptom. Once the hemorrhoid is pushed out of the anal opening, hemorrhoid prolapsed, pain and itching may occur, as well as irritation during or after bowel movement. In the case of severe internal or external hemorrhoids, the doctor may suggest a surgery to cure hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoid surgery will include rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy, infrared light, and stapling. In rubber band ligation, the doctor will place two small rubber bands around the base of the hemorrhoid. The hemorrhoid will be devoid of blood and will eventually fall off. In Sclerotherapy, a chemical will be injected around the hemorrhoids in order to force the constriction of blood vessels feeding the hemorrhoid thus shrinking the hemorrhoid. In stapling and infrared light treatment, the blood supply to the hemorrhoid is cut off. Once the blood supply is cut off, the hemorrhoid will shrink and at times fall off. A person having hemorrhoid problem should consult a doctor for the correct treatment.