How to distinguish internal and external hemorrhoids

How to distinguish internal and external hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are divided into internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids and mixed hemorrhoids. Mixed hemorrhoids are a type of hemorrhoids that are a combination of internal and external hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are mainly divided into internal and external based on the location and symptoms of hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids are located within the anal dentate line, and the main symptoms are blood in the stool and prolapse. External hemorrhoids are located outside the anal dentate line, and the main symptom is pain.

How to distinguish internal and external hemorrhoids?

1. To distinguish between internal and external hemorrhoids, you need to understand the important anatomical structure around the anus, called the dentate line. The dentate line is the dividing line between the anal canal and the rectum. The rectal mucosa is above the dentate line, and the anal canal skin is below the dentate line.

2. The area above the dentate line is controlled by the autonomic nerves, which are painless but sensitive to stretching and expansion. The area below the dentate line is controlled by the pudendal nerves, which are particularly sensitive and cause particularly strong pain. If hemorrhoids occur above the dentate line, they are called internal hemorrhoids, while hemorrhoids below the dentate line are called external hemorrhoids.

3. The main symptom of internal hemorrhoids is bleeding, which is generally not accompanied by pain. The main symptom of external hemorrhoids is skin edema, the nerves are more sensitive, and the main manifestation is pain. It is often called internal hemorrhoid bleeding and external hemorrhoid pain.

What should patients with hemorrhoids pay attention to?

1. Develop good bowel habits: The bowel movement time should not be too long, generally get up every 3 to 5 minutes, and do not sit on the toilet to watch your phone, read or read newspapers. If the bowel movement time is long, the abdominal pressure will increase, which will cause the anal pressure to increase, causing hemorrhoids to worsen.

2. Develop good eating habits: mainly vegetables, fruits, whole grains and other light high-fiber foods. Do not eat spicy foods. Drink plenty of water every day, especially a large glass of water before going to bed and in the morning. Do not drink alcohol and avoid eating fried and baked foods.

3. Actively participate in physical exercise: Especially those who sit or stand for a long time should also actively exercise, such as aerobics, jogging, yoga, badminton and other activities. Pay attention to proper exercise and do not carry heavy objects to avoid aggravating symptoms.