Hemorrhoids in Children

Children are less likely to get hemorrhoids than adults but thats not to say that hemorrhoids are unheard of in children. Hemorrhoids can, and do affect children. As in adults, hemorrhoids in children can occur internally or externally and a thought to be caused by an increase in blood pressure in the veins in and around the anal passage. Too high blood pressure often results in the formation of a hemorrhoid. Bowel movement (particularly with hard stools) can irritate and usually aggravate hemorrhoids to the extent where they can become very painful.

Your child may be suffering from hemorrhoids if they complain of pain while going to the toilet, if you notice blood seeping from their anus, blood streaks on the stool, if they are constantly itching their anus, or if a small unnatural lump of flesh develops at the anal canal opening (this is an external hemorrhoid or a protruding hemorrhoid).

For children, constipation is the main cause of hemorrhoids. As this is a fairly common illness amongst children, and as it frequently leads to hemorrhoids, care must be taken to avoid constipation. Common causes of constipation include a poor diet (lack of fiber), dehydration, and not getting enough exercise. Given that most children are quiet active, it is not likely that the lack of exercise will cause constipation in children.

Surgical removal of hemorrhoids is generally seen as a last resort for children due to the emotional and physical damage it can cause. At times, a change to your childs diet may be enough to cure their hemorrhoids. Including more foods that are high in fiber such as fruit and veges in their diets if a good place to start. Cereals and beans also provide high amounts of dietary fiber at a low cost. Add more of these foods into your childs daily meals and see if you notice any improvement.

Increase the childs liquid intakes. Fruit juice is good as the children will enjoy it and it will also help provide a good amount of vitamins which can help strengthen vein walls " this preventing the chance of hemorrhoids occurring.

Always ensure that the hemorrhoid is kept clean at all times. Take special care when cleaning the area (use a soft cloth or wet toilet paper) and try bathing the child several times a day. This will be soothing and help reduce the pain caused by the hemorrhoids.

If your child hasnt noticed an improvement in their condition after 4-5 days then you should consider consulting a physician or trying a natural solution to cure the hemorrhoids (one example is H Miracle). Creams and ointments are a fairly commonly prescribed medication to hemorrhoids for children but most creams and lotions fight the symptoms of hemorrhoids " not the causes of hemorrhoids. In some cases when using creams and lotions, the hemorrhoids may disappear only to reappear a few months later.

H-Miracle is a proven solution which has cured tens of thousands of hemorrhoid sufferers. It sells for around $40 " much cheaper than the average consultation with a doctor. H-Miracle provides a range of natural solutions that can be carried out from your own home. This may be a more comfortable solution for you child.

For more information about how to treat internal, external, and thrombosed hemorrhoids, as well as more information about hemorrhoids in children " see the link below.

Hemorrhoids in Children can be cured. To find out how, visit this Hemorrhoid Treatment website and get your copy of their free 5 part mini-course on how to cure hemorrhoids.