Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are not dangerous but can be very uncomfortable. Simply stated, they are swollen varicose veins found in the anus lining that can bleed after bowel moments .Symptoms include pain and bleeding during bowel movements, itching and soreness, and mucus discharge from prolapsed (protruding) hemorrhoids.

Internal hemorrhoids are found above the anal canal and external hemorrhoids at the lower end. There may be a congenital aspect to hemorrhoids, but chronic constipation, pregnancy and childbirth , lack of exercise and bad eating choices can all put extra pressure on the anal veins.

1. First-degree hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids that bleed but do not prolapse.
2. Second-degree hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids that prolapse and retract on their own (with or without bleeding).
3. Third-degree hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids that prolapse but must be pushed back in by a finger.
4. Fourth-degree hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids that prolapse and cannot be pushed back in. Fourth-degree hemorrhoids also include hemorrhoids that are thrombosed (containing blood clots) or that pull much of the lining of the rectum through the anus.

Acupressure For Hemorrhoids :

 

Perform the acupressure for hemorrhoids as follows:

1 : Gently press and knead the point between the anus and the tip of the tailbone (Gvl). Press towards to the tailbone until your anus has a sensation of soreness and distention, then slowly release. Repeat for two minutes.

2 : Gently press and knead the point half a finger's-width from the tip of the tailbone on both sides for one minute (BB5).

     

3 : Gently press and knead the point in the depression underneath the large muscle of the calf, about halfway between the knee crease and the heel for one minute (Bl57).      

4 : Using your index and middle fingers gently press and knead the points on inside of the forearm four thumbwidths up from the crease of the wrist for one minute (Er Bai). There are two Er Bai for each arm.   

 for Guidelines and Treatment of Hemorrhoids.