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What Causes Swollen Veins Near The Lower Rectum?

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Posted on Sat, 26 Aug 2017
Question: Red, inflamed, uncomfortable skin around anus for about an inch and running up into posterior part of vulva.
This happened several years ago, but I can't remember what my gyn MD Rx'd.
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be due to hemorrhoid.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Swollen veins near the lower rectum or the anus are known as hemorrhoids. They may be external or internal. External hemorrhoids form outside the anus(as in your case).External piles cause severe itches, difficulty in sitting and pain.

For confirming the diagnosis, You need to go for a separate exam to look for any kind of abnormalities in the anus. This is called a digitized rectal exam. Surgeon puts in a lubricated and gloved finger on to the rectum in this exam. If they experience any abnormalities, second test done is sigmoidoscopy.

Through use of a tiny camera specialist look for internal hemorrhoids. This tiny fiber optic camera known as a sigmoidoscope is fitted into a narrow tube and is then inserted into the rectum.

To avoid straining the hemorrhoid, you should avoid putting pressure during bowel movements. Also, try increasing the daily water intake.

Drinking sufficient water can prevent the stool from becoming too hard. Regular exercise should be done to prevent constipation.

Consuming foods which have a high dietary fiber content can reduce the risks of possible hemorrhoid formation later on. You would notice better bowel movements after proper treatment.


Please attach/upload a clear high definition photograph of the area so can I can guide you for medical treatment.

Thanks
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What Causes Swollen Veins Near The Lower Rectum?

Brief Answer: Can be due to hemorrhoid. Detailed Answer: Hi, Swollen veins near the lower rectum or the anus are known as hemorrhoids. They may be external or internal. External hemorrhoids form outside the anus(as in your case).External piles cause severe itches, difficulty in sitting and pain. For confirming the diagnosis, You need to go for a separate exam to look for any kind of abnormalities in the anus. This is called a digitized rectal exam. Surgeon puts in a lubricated and gloved finger on to the rectum in this exam. If they experience any abnormalities, second test done is sigmoidoscopy. Through use of a tiny camera specialist look for internal hemorrhoids. This tiny fiber optic camera known as a sigmoidoscope is fitted into a narrow tube and is then inserted into the rectum. To avoid straining the hemorrhoid, you should avoid putting pressure during bowel movements. Also, try increasing the daily water intake. Drinking sufficient water can prevent the stool from becoming too hard. Regular exercise should be done to prevent constipation. Consuming foods which have a high dietary fiber content can reduce the risks of possible hemorrhoid formation later on. You would notice better bowel movements after proper treatment. Please attach/upload a clear high definition photograph of the area so can I can guide you for medical treatment. Thanks