What Are Hemorrhoids?

Series Summary

No one really wants to talk about hemorrhoids. However, though it is not openly discussed, hemorrhoids are extremely common. Statistics have shows that half of all American will have had this condition by the age of 50. For the entire population of the world, it is believed that between 50% to 85% of the population will be affected by hemorrhoids at some point in their life. With statistics like these, it is hard to believe that this condition is relatively unknown by many people. Hemorrhoids are caused by weak rectal vein walls that are strained by bowel movements or excessive pressure. There are many different factors that cause hemorrhoids: poor diet, pregnancy, high consumptions of alcohol and caffeine, and hypertension.

If you have hemorrhoids and are looking to relieve the symptoms of this condition, this video series is perfect for you. Our expert, Dr. Susan Jewell, offers a variety of information about hemorrhoids. Learn what causes hemorrhoids, and learn to identify the risk factors. Dr. Jewell also discusses many ways to relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids. Find natural ways to relieve the pressure and the pain. So, take some time, and learn how to cure hemorrhoids today!

Video Transcript

"Hello my name is Dr. Susan Jewell and on behalf of Expert Village today I am going to talk to you about hemorrhoids. How hemorrhoids are formed, what causes them and how you can find some relief from hemorrhoids. Now let's go and find the definition of hemorrhoids. What is a hemorrhoid? The definition is that there is increased pressure around the veins of the anus region. So if we go over here you can see I actually have a pictorial diagram of the lower half of the anus region and this would be the colon. Here's the bladder here. This is a female picture. A side view. And here is anus region because this is the sphincter muscle right here and this is your colon. So most hemorrhoids are actually formed around this region here. External hemorrhoids or you can also get internal hemorrhoids because there are veins and vessels that blood vessels actually supply this region. So in the next clip I am going to actually show you how a hemorrhoid is formed. "