What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?

Common symptoms of hemorrhoids include blood in the stool, prolapse of anal swelling, anal itching or pain, etc. Once discovered, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible and take targeted treatment plans after the condition is clarified. The following will introduce the symptoms and treatment methods of hemorrhoids in detail to help readers better understand this common disease.

1. Blood in stool

The typical symptom of hemorrhoids is blood in the stool, especially bright red blood, which often drips into the toilet or adheres to paper towels during defecation. Blood in the stool is generally painless and is mostly caused by the pressure of feces on the hemorrhoids or excessive force during defecation. If blood in the stool occurs for a long time, it may lead to anemia, so it should not be ignored. It is recommended to seek medical attention in time when blood in the stool occurs to rule out the possibility of other diseases such as rectal cancer and anal fissures. In addition, you should eat more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as whole grains, vegetables, and fruits, to prevent constipation and relieve symptoms.

2 Anal tumor prolapse

As hemorrhoids develop, especially internal hemorrhoids, they may be accompanied by symptoms of prolapse of the anus. During bowel movements, sitting for a long time, or exerting force, the hemorrhoids in the anus will protrude from the body. In the early stages, they can be retracted by themselves, but in the later stages, they need to be manually retracted. If the hemorrhoids are not retracted for a long time, they may cause edema or even necrosis. For such symptoms, moderate to severe patients can undergo surgical treatment, such as rubber band ligation, PPH, or traditional surgical resection.

3 Anal itching or pain

Anal discomfort is a common problem for patients with hemorrhoids. External hemorrhoids or infections may cause significant pain, while internal hemorrhoids may cause severe pain when they prolapse or when hemorrhoids are caught between the anal sphincters. Increased hemorrhoidal secretions may cause anal itching and even skin inflammation. Relief measures include keeping the anus clean and dry, avoiding scratching and excessive force during bowel movements. At the same time, you can choose topical hemorrhoid ointments, such as those containing borneol or mint ingredients, to achieve analgesic and itching effects.

After discovering hemorrhoid-related symptoms, in addition to actively improving diet and lifestyle habits, it is more important to go to the hospital to find out the condition, especially for patients with repeated blood in the stool or severe prolapse, to avoid delaying treatment. After clarifying the condition, choose drug treatment, minimally invasive surgery or traditional surgery according to the doctor's advice to improve symptoms as soon as possible.