Bleeding Hemorrhoids

Bleeding hemorrhoids are actually one of hemorrhoid symptoms, it can appear with both internal and external hemorrhoids.

With internal hemorrhoids bleeding you must be extra careful because bleeding can also be a symptom of other digestive problems such as fistula, fissure, diverticulosis, colitis or even colorectal cancer.

Because of that it is essential that your doctor make a proper diagnosis.

Bleeding hemorrhoids can be caused by either internal or external factor. With internal hemorrhoids the main cause is usually hard, pallet like stool, while with external hemorrhoids bleeding is mainly caused by rubbing after the bowel movement.

Cause Of Hemorrhoids Bleeding

Generally speaking bleeding hemorrhoids are caused when veins in rectum become engorged with too much blood and burst, either during or after bowel movement.

With internal bleeding hemorrhoids hard, pallet like stool is responsible for bleeding.

It is hard to push out, and while you strain, and from that straining hemorrhoids swell with blood even more, it is easier for hard stool to rip the already damaged, enlarged hemorrhoid tissue and cause the bleeding. However if you experience hemorrhoid prolapse, then as with external hemorrhoids, cause can be outside factor (excessive rubbing, prolonged periods of sitting, or even synthetic underwear).

With external hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding is caused "mechanically", or by wiping or cleaning irritated area.

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