Can a lower abdomen hurt with hemorrhoids?

1 Symptom connection

Does the abdomen suffer from hemorrhoids? It can be unequivocally said that the soreness that covers the lower abdomen can be a symptom of hemorrhoids. But since the lower abdomen contains in addition to the intestine the organs of the genitourinary system, it is quite difficult to determine the exact cause of pain in the lower abdomen without examination, which, in essence, does not require a long time. The patient is not always able to independently determine and notice the presence of hemorrhoids, since the disease develops gradually( it can be really difficult), and the symptoms are not very pronounced at first. There are several types of hemorrhoids:

1. External or external - the hemorrhoids are located outside or near the anus, and they can be determined visually and to the touch during stress. The soreness of one or more knots increases during sitting and when bowel is emptied.
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2. Internal type - hemorrhoidal nodes are located in the place of transition of the rectum into the anal canal. Usually such nodes are painless and are not visually determined, its presence can be determined from blood extracts during or after the act of defecation. Constipation worsens the condition of the nodes.
3. Combined type - presence of the first and second type. It often occurs with the progression of the disease.

If hemorrhoids are painful in the lower abdomen, then most likely, an internal or a combination of it has formed. Additional symptoms in this case are: itching in the anal area, discomfort, pain in the anus and allocation of a small amount of scarlet blood during or after defecation. Sometimes pain can give back, and in the progressing stage there are mucous discharges, hemorrhoidal nodes fall out.

2 Hemorrhoids and its causes

The disease spread in proctology because of its delicate origin leads to the patient trying to cope with the symptoms with his own resources and improvised means, and very often the hemorrhoids remain without proper treatment. This leads to the progression of the disease and various complications. Hemorrhoids are formed due to the expansion of cavernous bodies in the terminal section of the rectum. This expansion occurs due to vascular dysfunction and propensity to thrombosis. Approximately the same pathology is observed with varicose veins of legs in representatives of standing professions( sellers, hairdressers, etc.).

Stagnation in the veins and pressure on them occurs in cases of difficult bowel movements, during pregnancy and childbirth, and heavy physical labor. Genetic predisposition and malnutrition( heavy, acute and salty foods) also plays a big role in the formation of the disease. Inflammatory processes and neoplasms in the intestinal region contribute to irritation of the rectum walls with the subsequent development of hemorrhoids and cause the lower abdomen to ache. Pain with this aching character.

3 Treatment and prevention of

When the first symptoms of hemorrhoids - itching and discomfort in the anal area, lower abdominal pain or in the coccyx, appear on toilet paper after defecation of blood veins - it is necessary to consult a proctologist and, upon confirmation of the diagnosis, begin treatment. In the initial stage of the disease, with proper medication and diet compliance, you can cope with the symptoms and prevent the development of hemorrhoids. If necessary, it is required to revise the way of life, that is, a low level of mobility is replaced by regular physical exercises that improve blood circulation in the pelvic region.

Medication can include ointments, gels and rectal suppositories, phytotherapy in the form of trays helps to relieve inflammation and has a sedative effect. The diet should be both diverse and sparing, that is, all irritating foods( smoked foods, seasonings, alcohol, etc.) are excluded, and the use of sufficient amounts of water, fiber, cereals and sour-milk products will facilitate the work of the intestines and prevent constipation. Compliance with hygiene and the use of soft toilet paper or napkins is necessary so as not to aggravate the situation when cracks or hemorrhoids appear. With the progression of the disease and the lack of proper treatment, surgical intervention may be necessary, so do not let the hemorrhoids loose.