It may be a common problem in women experiencing premenstrual syndrome or menstruation. Increased pressure may be put on the rectal veins if a person is obese, has poor muscle tone or has poor posture. Sitting for a prolonged period of time may also put pressure on these veins, which may cause hemorrhoids.

Pregnant women may also experience hemorrhoids because of the hypertension many pregnant women experience. Also, drinking an excessive amount of alcohol or caffeine may cause diarrhea, which may in turn cause hemorrhoids.

A common symptom of internal hemorrhoids may be a bright red blood covering the stool or in the toilet bowl. Internal hemorrhoids may protrude through the anus and outside of the body. These are called protruding hemorrhoids and may be irritating and painful.

External hemorrhoids may cause a painful swelling or a lump around the anus if a blood clot forms. Eating fiber and drinking plenty of fluids may help to reduce the risk of developing hemorrhoids.

This may help avoid hard stool, thus making bowel movements easier and placing less strain on the anus or rectum. Avoiding laxatives may also help to prevent hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids may go away suddenly on their own, but certain treatments may help to provide temporary relief. There may be no medical cure for hemorrhoids, but there may be treatments that may help relieve symptoms.

A warm bath, a bidet, an extendable showerhead, a cold compress or topical analgesic may provide patients with temporary relief from symptoms. A warm bath may help to relax the blood vessels and may help to reduce the swelling, especially in external hemorrhoids. Using creams very early after developing hemorrhoids may help to relieve the pain.

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