An itchy bum is an uncomfortable bum. If your backside is persistently itchy and you can’t seem to get relief, you may have developed a common condition called haemorrhoids.

Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen tissue and blood vessels found in the lower rectum or anus. They can be external (around the opening of the rectum) or internal (inside the rectal lining). Both types of haemorrhoids are caused by excess pressure and blood flow to the veins lining your rectum. When the veins become swollen, haemorrhoids form, and these can become irritated and cause pain or itching.

Irritation can be from rough toilet paper, tight clothing, or straining when on the toilet. Anal itching is more often caused by faecal residue or mucus getting on the haemorrhoid when you have a bowel movement. This faecel matter can be quite acidic, making the itching worse.

• Constipation
• Hard stools
• Pregnancy
• Straining
• Heavy lifting
• Obesity

• Bright blood in the toilet
• Bright blood on your toilet paper
• Pain around your rectum
• Still feeling the urge to use the toilet after you’ve used it

Treatment
If you keep getting haemorrhoid flareups and increasing pain, there are many things you can do that can help ease your symptoms and prevent them from reoccurring. Make sure your diet has enough fiber, avoid excessive straining on the toilet, and keep your bottom clean and dry. Taking a bath and wearing loose clothing can help as well.

For more immediate treatment, you can use topical medications that are applied directly to the haemorrhoids. These ointments and creams provide relief while shrinking the haemorrhoids.

More persistent or severe haemorrhoids may need medical or surgical treatment. The most common medical treatment is called banding.

What is Banding?
When your haemorrhoids are banded, a tiny rubber band is wrapped around the haemorrhoid, cutting off the blood supply. This will make the haemorrhoid shrink and eventually fall off, usually within a few days. It is a simple procedure that shouldn’t cause any major discomfort.

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