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Hemorrhoids are a concern of many people and many people also wonder if hemorrhoids are contagious? Because of the fear of spreading hemorrhoids, there are family members. The following article would like to share some useful information about how contagious hemorrhoids is?
1. What is hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids is a condition in which the venous plexus around the tissues around the anus become excessively stretched. The tissues around the anus are responsible for pushing waste products out. However, when these tissues become inflamed and swollen, hemorrhoids form. Each time the patient has a bowel movement, small blood streaks may appear along with the stool and in severe cases can cause pain and discomfort for the patient, affecting daily life.
1.1. What are the types of hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are divided into two types, internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids.
Internal hemorrhoids : Appearance of hemorrhoids in the upper part of the dentate line. These hemorrhoids are usually surrounded by layers of transitional epithelium and mucosa. External Hemorrhoids: They appear in the anal and rectal tract and are usually located under the skin around the anus and under the squamous epithelium. 1.2. Grades of hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are classified into 4 levels as follows:
Hemorrhoids grade 1: The hemorrhoids are small and located inside the anus that have not protruded outside. The patient may go to the toilet with some blood or blood stains in the stool. Grade 2 hemorrhoids: In this stage, the blood flows more when going to the toilet, the hemorrhoids protrude from the anus and can get back, making the anus very susceptible to infection. Grade 3 hemorrhoids: At this stage, there will be pain and discomfort because the hemorrhoids are growing larger and larger and cannot be retracted on their own if protruding. Patients need to use their hands to pull the hemorrhoids inward. Grade 4 hemorrhoids: This is the most severe stage of hemorrhoids, the sphincter muscles are gradually constricted and the blood circulation is obstructed, which can cause the hemorrhoids to become blocked and possibly cause necrosis. . 1.3. Symptoms of Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are usually very easy to recognize, depending on the type of hemorrhoids the patient encounters, there will be different pathological signs. Here are some typical signs of hemorrhoids such as:
Bleeding stool: This sign is the most typical and appears in most cases of hemorrhoids. When the patient is newly infected, there is usually only a little blood in the stool that is difficult to recognize. However, when the disease is more advanced, it may bleed into drops or rays, even when going to the toilet or squatting, it can also bleed. Formation of hemorrhoids in the anus: In case of internal hemorrhoids, the hemorrhoids will appear in the anus and will grow large and protrude outside over time, the patient can still retract inside. However, if you have external hemorrhoids, the hemorrhoids will form on the outside of the anus and grow larger, the activities of walking or sitting will become very inconvenient and difficult. Symptoms of itching around the anus appear. It always feels like there's something in the anus. Walking and sitting is very difficult. Prolonged constipation. Redness and swelling appear in the skin around the anus. 1.4. What is the cause of hemorrhoids? The cause of hemorrhoids has not been determined specifically, but there are a number of causes that can lead to hemorrhoids that are frequently mentioned such as:
Working posture: Commonly encountered in patients who often have to stand or sit for too long, restrict travel (drivers, office workers, workers,...). Chronic constipation: In this case, every time you go to the toilet, you often have to push and the force will create pressure in the anal canal to increase about 10 times, which is easy to form hemorrhoids. Increased intra-abdominal pressure: Common in patients who do heavy work, suffer from chronic bronchitis,... In addition, hemorrhoids also appear in a number of other diseases such as anal rectal tumors. colon and pelvis, cirrhosis, ...
2. Are hemorrhoids contagious?
Many people wonder if hemorrhoids are contagious and how are hemorrhoids transmitted? The answer is: Hemorrhoids are not capable of being transmitted to others by any means (blood, sex, mother to child,...). Because, hemorrhoids are not caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites, ... but by the enlargement of the venous plexus in the anus combined with external factors to form the disease. Therefore, patients do not need to worry about spreading hemorrhoids to others. Patients should be psychologically comfortable, happy and note some harms that hemorrhoids can affect the body if not treated early such as:
Anemia: Caused by frequent disease progression in addition to fresh bleeding (sticky in the stool, dripping or heavy that may be streaky). This long-term condition can cause acute anemia, causing dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, fatigue, even fainting. Hemorrhoid embolism: A blood clot inside the anus, if the patient is not intervened in time, it will be very easy to necrosis hemorrhoids. Anal infection: When infected, the patient often has difficulty in cleaning the anal area due to painful hemorrhoids. This creates favorable conditions for bacteria, parasites, and molds to grow, causing unpleasant itching sensations. Prolapsed hemorrhoids: When the hemorrhoids are too big and prolapse, it makes it very difficult for the patient to sit or walk. Painful and difficult to focus on work, physical weakness, insomnia, affecting quality of life, easily causing irritability, stress,... Hopefully, the above sharing will help you get the answer. Answer the question of whether hemorrhoids are contagious, as well as know the causes, prevention and treatment of hemorrhoids. If you have any further questions regarding this, you can contact your doctor for in-depth advice.
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