Pain is a common symptom that many people tend to attribute to hemorrhoids. However, pain is not just caused by hemorrhoids, it can also be a manifestation of other diseases or symptoms. Understanding the other possible causes of pain and how to cope with them is essential to keeping us healthy.
First of all, a common cause of pain is fissures. An fissure is a tear in the surrounding or mucous membranes, usually caused by a hard or large stool. Symptoms of fissures include pain, blood in the stool, and difficulty defecation. Ways to cope with fissures include keeping your stools smooth, avoiding excessive straining to have a bowel movement, eating a diet high in fiber, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and using topical medications to relieve pain.
Secondly, another common cause of pain is a peripheral abscess. A peripheral abscess is caused by an infection of the surrounding or mucous membranes. Symptoms of an abscess include pain, redness, warmth, and difficulty defecation. Approaches to peripheral abscesses include antibiotics to control the infection, local warm compresses to facilitate the passage of the abscess, and sometimes surgery may be needed to remove the abscess.
In addition, pain may also be a manifestation of proctitis. Proctitis is inflammation of the rectal mucosa, including infection, autoimmunity, and inflammatory bowel disease. Symptoms of proctitis include pain, diarrhea, blood in the stool, and tenesmus. Approaches to proctitis include the use of anti-inflammatory medications to control inflammation, improving eating habits, avoiding irritating foods and drinks, and sometimes immunosuppressants may be needed to control the condition.
In addition, pain can also be a symptom of rectal prolapse. Rectal prolapse refers to the prolapse of the rectal mucosa, and the common ones include muscle relaxation, pregnancy, and long-term constipation. Symptoms of rectal prolapse include pain, a feeling of bloating, blood in the stool, and difficulty with defecation. Approaches to rectal prolapse include improving your diet, avoiding excessive straining to have a bowel movement, and sometimes surgery may be needed to repair the prolapsed rectum.
Finally, pain can also be a manifestation of peripheral neuralgia. Peripheral neuralgia is pain caused by damage or compression of the surrounding nerves. Symptoms of peripheral neuralgia include pain, burning, and tingling. Approaches to peripheral neuralgia include the use of analgesic medications to relieve pain, physical ones such as warm compresses and massage, and sometimes nerve blocks or surgery may be needed to relieve symptoms.
In summary, the pain is not just caused by hemorrhoids, but can also be a manifestation of other diseases or symptoms. Understanding the other possible causes of pain and how to cope with them is essential to keeping us healthy. If you are experiencing frequent symptoms of pain, it is advisable to seek medical attention in time so that the diagnosis can be clarified and appropriate measures can be taken. At the same time, maintaining good eating habits and living habits, and having regular physical examinations are also important measures to prevent pain.