HEMORRHOIDS

PREDISPOSING FACTORS PRECIPITATING FACTORS

 Genetics (week rectal  Constipation/Diarrhea

vein walls and/or CAUSES  Pregnancy
valves)  Low fiber diet
 Age (45-65)  High fat diet
 Occupations that
require heavy lifting or
long standing
 Sedentary lifestyle
 Overweight/obesity
Increased pressure on
veins around anus

Veins become engorged

with blood

Vein wall stretches

Surgical Management

s/s: Swelling and Prolapse of rectal tissue

throbbing pain through the anal canal

Soiling and mucus discharge Trauma to the prolapsed

rectal tissue

Bleeding of bright red blood

s/s: Itching (Pruritus)

s/s: Blood in the stool