Can external hemorrhoids be punctured?

Written by Yu Xu Chao
Colorectal Surgery
Updated on November 02, 2024
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External hemorrhoids should not be punctured because they are located at the anus, which is at the end of the digestive tract and often contaminated by feces and excretions. If punctured, it can easily lead to local infection, causing pain and increased secretion, and worsening necrosis of the external hemorrhoids. Therefore, external hemorrhoids should be treated as soon as possible with hemorrhoidectomy, rather than being punctured by oneself. After surgical treatment, it is also necessary to use anal cleansers, red oil gauze, and golden ointment for dressing changes to promote the healing of the wound. Moreover, patients should maintain smooth bowel movements to avoid hard and dry stools or frequent diarrhea. In terms of diet, it is advisable to consume foods rich in roughage to ensure smooth bowel movements and to avoid fishy seafood and similar foods.

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Thrombosed external hemorrhoid characteristics

Thrombosed external hemorrhoids are a clinical type of external hemorrhoids. The main characteristics of the hemorrhoid nucleus in thrombosed external hemorrhoids are that the hemorrhoid nucleus is stuck at the anus and cannot retract, accompanied by swelling and enlargement. As the hemorrhoid nucleus contains thrombosis, its color is mostly purplish red or dark red, and patients will experience severe local pain and a sensation of distension. Thrombosed external hemorrhoids generally belong to the acute phase of external hemorrhoids, often occurring when the stool is dry or the intestinal heat is severe. For the treatment of thrombosed external hemorrhoids, one can choose Chinese herbal solution for hot compresses to promote the absorption of the thrombus, or directly perform a surgical excision. (This answer is for reference only. For medication, please consult a professional physician and do not medicate blindly.)

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Can external hemorrhoids be eliminated?

External hemorrhoids can certainly be removed. Clinically, surgical treatment can be used to remove external hemorrhoidal masses. Hemorrhoidectomy is a common surgical option and can be performed under local infiltration anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, or general anesthesia. After surgery, it is crucial for patients to adhere to changing dressings to avoid infections, inflammation, or edema at the wound site. Dietary precautions should be taken as well; spicy, irritating, and dry foods should be avoided as much as possible. If patients prefer not to undergo surgery, medications can be considered for treating external hemorrhoids, though they can only reduce the size of the hemorrhoidal masses, not eliminate them entirely. Common treatments include anal washes and sitz baths, topical application of golden ointment, and when necessary, oral administration of Diosmin can help reduce swelling. Additionally, patients should regularly perform pelvic floor exercises and avoid prolonged or excessive straining during bowel movements.

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Can external hemorrhoids be cured completely?

External hemorrhoids are a common clinical type of hemorrhoids, and the main method for radical treatment is primarily surgical removal. The sole use of topical medications or oral medications can only alleviate the congestion, swelling, and pain caused by external hemorrhoids, but cannot completely remove them. The surgical methods for external hemorrhoids primarily include external hemorrhoidectomy or the combined internal ligation and external excision surgery. If internal hemorrhoids are also removed during the surgery, there will be sutures present, and it is recommended that patients be hospitalized and observed until the sutures fall out before being discharged. This is to avoid complications such as major bleeding from premature suture loss due to early discharge or exertion.

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How to quickly eliminate the flesh masses of external hemorrhoids?

If a patient has an external hemorrhoid that has enlarged and they want to quickly or completely eliminate it, it is recommended to directly perform surgical removal. External hemorrhoids generally include thrombotic external hemorrhoids, varicose cluster external hemorrhoids, and inflammatory edematous external hemorrhoids. There are also some skin tag-like or connective tissue external hemorrhoids that do not exhibit clinical symptoms, and do not require excessive intervention in treatment. However, during an acute attack of thrombotic or inflammatory edematous external hemorrhoids, due to congestion or increased pressure in the local hemorrhoidal nucleus, severe pain can occur. You can choose to press with dilute salt water to promote the dissipation of edema. Complete removal requires surgical excision to avoid recurrent flare-ups of the condition.

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Can external hemorrhoids be punctured?

External hemorrhoids should not be punctured because they are located at the anus, which is at the end of the digestive tract and often contaminated by feces and excretions. If punctured, it can easily lead to local infection, causing pain and increased secretion, and worsening necrosis of the external hemorrhoids. Therefore, external hemorrhoids should be treated as soon as possible with hemorrhoidectomy, rather than being punctured by oneself. After surgical treatment, it is also necessary to use anal cleansers, red oil gauze, and golden ointment for dressing changes to promote the healing of the wound. Moreover, patients should maintain smooth bowel movements to avoid hard and dry stools or frequent diarrhea. In terms of diet, it is advisable to consume foods rich in roughage to ensure smooth bowel movements and to avoid fishy seafood and similar foods.