Contrary to what people believe, Hemorrhoids is a common occurrence, and it's quite possible for you to have it without knowing it. This is because not many people know how to recognize hemorrhoid symptoms.

Hemorrhoids are an easily recognizable condition, if you know what you need to be on the lookout for. However, these symptoms can also be rather unnerving, especially when it comes to spotting blood in your stool. The bleeding will occur after your bowel movement, and it can also appear when you wipe up after passing stool, or you may notice it in your underwear.

Keep in mind that blood is not the most common indicator of hemorrhoids. Most doctors will tell you that the most common symptoms of hemorrhoids are a burning or itching sensation around the anal region, especially after passing stool, and pain in the rectum

There are two kinds of hemorrhoids - internal and external hemorrhoids. External ones are easier to recognize and faster treat. The trickier and more complicated ones are the internal hemorrhoids. Symptoms of this condition are:

• Itching - This is one of the most frustrating kinds of itching, as it is in a place which you can't reach easily! Patients typically experience this itching sensation after a bowel movement. This itching is caused by the mucus that is secreted by the hemorrhoids, which irritates the skin. To get some relief from the itching, you need to apply special topical creams.
• Skin irritation - Inflammation around the area that has the hemorrhoidal growth causes skin irritation. It can also happen if the hemorrhoids are large in size, and beginning to protrude from the anus.
• Discomfort - After you pass a bowel movement, you have this feeling of being full and the urge of passing stool immediately. This discomfort is caused by the hemorrhoid that protrudes from the large intestine. The amount of discomfort you experience is usually directly proportionate to the size of the hemorrhoid.
• Pain - Pain is one of the most distinctive internal hemorrhoid symptoms. The hemorrhoids are constantly squeezed by the muscles in the anal region, and the pain can be mild as well as extreme. If there is a lot of pain, you need to consult a medical specialist, as it may point to a severe case of internal hemorrhoids.

There are number of factors that may increase your chances of developing hemorrhoids. These factors are:

• Chronic constipation or diarrhea
• Being overweight
• People over the age of 50 show a tendency of developing hemorrhoids
• If you have a history of hemorrhoids in your family you need to be extra careful.

Pregnant women are also prone to hemorrhoids. As they move to the second and third trimester of their pregnancy, the pressure on the pelvic region increases remarkably. Finally, sitting or standing for long durations of time can make your condition worse if you've already got hemorrhoids. So can improper breathing when lifting heavy weights.

Once you've diagnosed hemorrhoids symptoms, treatment should begin as soon as possible, so that you are able to get faster relief from this condition.