There are two kinds of hemorrhoids, internal and external. Internal hemorrhoids occur inside the anal canal where there is an absence of pain sensitivity. Even though painless, this type of hemorrhoidal tissue is subject to bleeding. In addition, when the internal type becomes very large, the veins may prolapse, in which the enlarged blood vessel protrudes outside of the anal opening. There it may become sensitive and painful.
External hemorrhoids occur under the skin around the anal opening and are usually very painful.
Symptoms may include rectal bleeding or mucous and itching or pain around the anus. Constipation can cause hemmorhoids indirectly by requiring strain in order to move the bowels. This in turn may relieve the pressure on the hemorrhoidal tissues. Many women suffer from hemorrhoids, temporarily, as a result of pregnancy and childbirth due to the added pressure and exertion. For an effective, alternative health approach to gaining hemorrhoids relief, click here .