The Difference between Mixed Hemorrhoids and Internal Hemorrhoids

Written by Chen Tian Jing
Colorectal Surgery
Updated on September 13, 2024
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Mixed hemorrhoids and internal hemorrhoids are both clinical types of hemorrhoids. Generally speaking, mixed hemorrhoids mainly occur simultaneously with both internal and external hemorrhoids, while internal hemorrhoids are mainly local mucosal bulges near the dentate line in the anal canal. Both mixed and internal hemorrhoids belong to hemorrhoids, so there are many similarities in treatment. However, since mixed hemorrhoids generally involve both internal and external hemorrhoids acting together, they are generally more severe than internal hemorrhoids alone. Treatment for both mixed and internal hemorrhoids can involve conservative medication, primarily focusing on topical applications; for mixed hemorrhoids, local anal suppositories and hemorrhoidal ointment applications are commonly used, while treatment for internal hemorrhoids primarily involves hemorrhoidal suppositories. If both mixed and internal hemorrhoids meet certain surgical criteria, surgical treatment can be chosen. The surgical approach for mixed hemorrhoids mainly includes excision and ligation, while the surgical approach for internal hemorrhoids mainly involves hemorrhoid ligation or hemorrhoid banding. (Note: This answer is for reference only, use medication under the guidance of a professional physician, do not self-medicate.)

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What should I do if the internal hemorrhoids bleeding is very severe?

Internal hemorrhoids bleeding, also known as rectal bleeding, is the main clinical manifestation in patients with internal hemorrhoids. In clinical practice, we often see a minority of patients with internal hemorrhoids experiencing long-term chronic bleeding, which can lead to severe anemia. In our clinical practice, the normal hemoglobin level in adults is 120g/L, but some patients are found to have hemoglobin levels of 30-40g/L upon consultation, indicating severe anemia. Therefore, these patients need to receive blood transfusions first, followed by surgical treatment.

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Do internal hemorrhoids cause a sensation of falling and swelling in the anus?

Internal hemorrhoids can cause a sensation of fullness or swelling in the anus. Although the main clinical symptoms of internal hemorrhoids are bleeding and prolapse of the hemorrhoidal nodes outside the anus, any stage of internal hemorrhoids can exhibit varying degrees of this sensation. Early to middle stages of internal hemorrhoids typically involve less severe swelling, while in the later stages, when the hemorrhoidal nodes prolapse, the sensation can be significantly more intense, especially after prolonged standing or physical exertion.

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How should internal hemorrhoids be effectively treated?

The treatment methods for internal hemorrhoids are mainly divided into conservative treatment and surgical treatment. Conservative treatments include oral medications or topical medications, mainly aimed at relieving symptoms such as bleeding or prolapse during the remission phase, without addressing the pathological site. Surgical options include hemorrhoidal ligation, hemorrhoidectomy, PPH (stapled hemorrhoidopexy), and injection therapy, all of which are surgeries targeting the hemorrhoids themselves, and their effectiveness is generally quite definitive.

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How to completely treat internal hemorrhoids?

In recent years, there have been numerous treatment methods for internal hemorrhoids, primarily divided into non-surgical and surgical treatments. Non-surgical treatment mainly involves conservative management, which generally includes measures such as increasing the intake of vegetables and fruits, maintaining smooth bowel movements, and using medications or applying ointments locally. Surgical treatment mainly includes injection therapy and excision of the hemorrhoidal nodes. For a complete cure, surgical treatment is typically required, which involves thoroughly removing the pathological hemorrhoidal nodes. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Will internal hemorrhoids falling out be painful?

If internal hemorrhoids can retract back into the anus on their own after prolapse, they generally do not cause severe pain. However, if the prolapse lasts for a long time or occurs repeatedly, and if the mucous membrane of the hemorrhoid core ruptures and bleeds due to friction from walking or exercising, this can lead to pain due to the localized prolapse. It may even lead to congestion and swelling of the local hemorrhoid core after prolapse, thereby causing inflammatory edematous hemorrhoids, further intensifying the pain. Therefore, to avoid pain from internal hemorrhoids, or for those that prolapse and cannot retract back, it is advisable to actively use medications for treatment at the early stages of prolapse. For recurrent cases, direct internal hemorrhoid ligation surgery can also be performed.