Nanda Nursing Diagnosis

Hemorrhoids are a very common medical problem experienced by many men and women. Hemorrhoids occur when veins in the anal area swell. When the swelling is inside the rectum they are internal hemorrhoids. Outside the rectum, the swollen veins are called external hemorrhoids. Some of the usual causes of the swelling veins are constipation and straining during bowel movements, pregnancy and anything else that contributes to pressure on the veins in the anal area. The anal canal contains a rich network of arteries that give it a constant supply of blood. This explains why bleeding from hemorrhoids is bright red rather than dark red, and why bleeding from hemorrhoids sometimes can be severe. A lot of factors contribute to the formation of Hemorrhoids. It could be excessive straining during bowel movement, inadequate fiber (causing hard stool), prolonged sitting, or prolonged standing. It can even be hereditary. Child birth is a clear cause of Hemorrhoids due to the pressure or strain it ca...