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Hemorrhoids history and symptoms

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Symptoms of hemorrhoids include pain with defecation, hematochezia, and anal discharge.

History and Symptoms

History and Symptoms

  • Assess risk factors such as dietary habits and bowel movements

External hemorrhoids

  • External hemorrhoids are painful as the skin below the punctate line is sensitive to pain.[1]
  • Blood clots may form in external hemorrhoids.
  • Thrombosed external hemorrhoids cause bleeding, painful swelling, or a hard lump around the anus.
  • When the blood clot dissolves, extra skin is left behind. This skin can become irritated or itch, and may even leave behind a skin tag.
  • Excessive straining, rubbing, or cleaning around the anus may make symptoms, such as itching and irritation, worse.

Internal hemorrhoids

  • The most common symptom of internal hemorrhoids is bright red blood on stool, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl after a bowel movement.
  • Internal hemorrhoids that are not prolapsed are usually not painful.
  • Prolapsed hemorrhoids often cause pain, discomfort, and anal itching.[1]
References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Guttenplan M (2017). “The Evaluation and Office Management of Hemorrhoids for the Gastroenterologist”. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 19 (7): 30. doi:10.1007/s11894-017-0574-9. PMID 28567655.

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