How to deal with external hemorrhoids bleeding?

Written by Chen Tian Jing
Colorectal Surgery
Updated on October 25, 2024
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If external hemorrhoids bleed without apparent reason, it may be due to the rupture of thrombosed external hemorrhoids, leading to bleeding. Firstly, it is necessary to disinfect and clean the local wound to avoid accumulation of blood or contaminants and feces, which may cause infection of the wound. If the bleeding does not stop, topical hemostatic drugs or oral hemostatic drugs should be used for symptomatic treatment. If external hemorrhoids bleed and are accompanied by severe prolapse of internal hemorrhoids, it is recommended that the patient undergo surgical treatment to remove and ligate both external and internal hemorrhoids at the same time. This can further prevent exacerbation of bleeding and fundamentally treat hemorrhoids. Patients with bleeding external hemorrhoids must have a light diet and avoid irritating foods such as chili peppers and seafood. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Do external hemorrhoids require surgery?

If external hemorrhoids do not cause any discomfort to the patient, then it is possible to delay surgical treatment in this situation. This is because the treatment of external hemorrhoids is primarily based on their clinical symptoms to choose different treatment methods. If it is simply a case of redundant skin hemorrhoids, where the patient only experiences a slight foreign body sensation in the anus, surgical intervention is not necessary. The patient only needs to maintain smooth bowel movements, perform more anal lifting exercises, avoid prolonged sitting and squatting, and take a warm saltwater sitz bath after defecation to prevent exacerbation of the external hemorrhoids. However, if the external hemorrhoid node develops inflammatory edema or thrombosis, causing anal swelling and pain, and the patient is unable to walk normally, it is then recommended to promptly visit the proctology department of a hospital to undergo external hemorrhoidectomy, to prevent worsening of the inflammatory edema or thrombosis, leading to significant anal swelling and pain.

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Can external hemorrhoids be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs?

Some types of external hemorrhoids can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs. External hemorrhoids refer to hemorrhoids that are located below the dentate line. They can be divided into four categories: connective tissue external hemorrhoids, varicose vein type external hemorrhoids, thrombotic external hemorrhoids, and inflammatory external hemorrhoids. The first three types of external hemorrhoids do not require anti-inflammatory drugs. Only inflammatory external hemorrhoids, which are caused by inflammatory hyperplasia around the anus, can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs during inflammation to reduce the size of the pathological tissues. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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External hemorrhoids are divided into several types.

External hemorrhoids refer to hemorrhoids below the dentate line and are divided into four types. The first type is the connective tissue type of external hemorrhoids, which are formed by the proliferation and bulging of excess skin at the anal margin. The second type is the varicose vein type of external hemorrhoids, formed by the dilation and bending of the venous plexus below the dentate line. The third type is inflammatory external hemorrhoids, which is a state where external hemorrhoids become inflamed. The fourth type is the thrombosed external hemorrhoid, which is formed by bleeding due to the rupture of the subcutaneous veins at the anal margin, resulting in a blood clot.

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How to eliminate the flesh balls of external hemorrhoids

External hemorrhoids primarily manifest as local skin tags or connective tissue protrusions, which may also be due to transient congestion and edema caused by acute episodes. If the hemorrhoids are skin tag-type or connective tissue-type and do not present any clinical symptoms or affect the patient's normal life, excessive treatment is generally not required. It is only necessary to maintain good dietary and defecation habits to prevent the condition from worsening. If the external hemorrhoids involve congestion, edema, or pain caused by thrombosis, complete removal can only be achieved through surgical excision. Merely using topical medications, applying heat, or using hemorrhoid creams can only reduce the size of the masses or alleviate symptoms, but cannot completely remove the masses.

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What is inside a thrombotic external hemorrhoid?

Thrombotic external hemorrhoids are a common clinical presentation of external hemorrhoids. During an episode, blood clots generally form within the hemorrhoidal nucleus, which means that thrombotic external hemorrhoids mainly consist of blood clot particles. Because the blood clots are wrapped inside the hemorrhoidal nucleus, the pressure inside the nucleus increases, leading to congestion and edema. Patients experience significant pain and a feeling of fullness. Severe symptoms may also affect the patient's ability to sit or walk normally. Therefore, it is crucial to treat thrombotic external hemorrhoids early in their development. For early-stage mild thrombotic external hemorrhoids, local treatments such as hot compresses with hemorrhoidal medication or manual pressure can be employed to promote the absorption of the blood clots. Oral medications that reduce swelling, relieve pain, and stop bleeding can also be used for symptomatic relief. If thrombotic external hemorrhoids recur frequently or if conservative medication fails, surgical excision and stripping of the thrombotic external hemorrhoids can also be considered.