Where it Occurs

• The Hemorroidal Complex occurs within the tightening organ of the rectum, called the corpus cavernosum. The disease affects the blood supply to this area of the anus, particularly in three blood vessels supplying this part of the rectum. The enlarged hemorroid may appear as a round protrusion extending from the anus during bowel movements.
  
  

Consideration: Internal Hemorroidal Complex

• The Hemorroidal Complex may not be visible on the outside of the anus. The Hemorroidal Complex can be located up within the rectum. Although it cannot be seen, symptoms of the internal Hemorroidal Complex can include bright red blood visible in the toilet before, during, or after bowel movements.
  
  

Causes: All Types of Straining

• Waiting to go.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of worak
  
  Straining during bowel movements is a well-accepted cause of Hemorroidal Complex, and may be initiated by pregnancy, poor diet, or dehydration.
  
  

Prevention/Solution: Fiber and Lifestyle

• Low-fiber foods, such as white-flour products, contributes to straining.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of D. Sharon Pruitt
  
  Lifestyle remedies are recommended before using surgery to correct the Hemorroidal Complex. Include more water and soluble fiber in your diet. Cut down on caffeine and alcohol to prevent dietary dehydration, and consult your doctor about how you can include more exercise in your daily health regimen to promote regular bowel movements.
  
  

Future of Research

• Laboratory research promotes new remedies.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Umberto Salvagnin
  
  Because hemorriods are uncomfortable and are located within the rectum, they are subject to infection. The prospect of slow healing has inspired new inventions to remove the Hemorroidal Complex without cutting, and thereby promoting healing in the hemorroid sufferer.