Put simply they are varicose veins inside your rectum or protruding from your anus. This means large dilated veins. They can itch or bleed, or if you are unlucky thrombose or clot, which can be excruciatingly painful. Though medical managements like ointments and suppositories may reduce symptoms, treatment is surgical.Piles - varicose veins in your back passage is what they are .
Some can be internal and often infalme and swell - which makes you feel constipated. Others are external and look like small grapes protruding from your anus. They often bleed when you go the toilet. If very bad and uncomfortable you can have them surgically removed. Otherwise creams or pessaries can soothe them and take the swelling down 1. The hemorrhoids are probably not caused by diarrhea, but the wiping afterwards can irritate the rectal tissue and cause or worsen hemorrhoids. Try using wet wipes (such as baby wipes) after a bowel movement instead of toilet paper.
2. The discomfort of hemorrhoids might contribute to retaining stool. This can lead to constipation. Constipation can worsen hemorrhoids, so it is something you want to avoid.
3. Preparation H is good for hemorrhoids. One of the main purposes of this is to lubricate the area and protect the skin. A product called Bag Balm also works nicelyThe "best" in one person's opinion may not be the right one for you. It depends on the condition of your hemorrhoids. Are they internal, prolapsed, external, bleeding? If you're looking for a "cure", you're looking for a surgical procedure. If you're looking for a way to manage them, commercial hemorrhoid ointments and a change in diet and lifestyle may be the best for you. I suggest you speak to your doctor about the best way to approach this.