Do internal hemorrhoids need treatment?

Written by Chen Tian Jing
Colorectal Surgery
Updated on September 08, 2024
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Internal hemorrhoids require active treatment. If not actively treated, internal hemorrhoids may prolapse and worsen, or bleeding may intensify. This can lead to severe local symptoms and potentially develop from early-stage symptoms that are mild, into more severe cases that may only be significantly improved through surgery. The treatment methods for internal hemorrhoids primarily involve the use of topical and oral medications. When prolapse or severe swelling occurs, patients can take oral medications that clear heat, cool the blood, reduce swelling, and alleviate pain, specifically for hemorrhoids. These should be combined with local anal suppositories for symptomatic treatment. For cases accompanied by bleeding, oral hemostatic medications can be administered. If the prolapse is substantial, or if the internal hemorrhoids cannot retract back into the anus, surgical removal is recommended. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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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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Do internal hemorrhoids need treatment?

Internal hemorrhoids require active treatment. If not actively treated, internal hemorrhoids may prolapse and worsen, or bleeding may intensify. This can lead to severe local symptoms and potentially develop from early-stage symptoms that are mild, into more severe cases that may only be significantly improved through surgery. The treatment methods for internal hemorrhoids primarily involve the use of topical and oral medications. When prolapse or severe swelling occurs, patients can take oral medications that clear heat, cool the blood, reduce swelling, and alleviate pain, specifically for hemorrhoids. These should be combined with local anal suppositories for symptomatic treatment. For cases accompanied by bleeding, oral hemostatic medications can be administered. If the prolapse is substantial, or if the internal hemorrhoids cannot retract back into the anus, surgical removal is recommended. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What department should I go to at the hospital for internal hemorrhoids?

Patients with internal hemorrhoids should go to the proctology department at the hospital, because internal hemorrhoids are venous clusters that grow above the dentate line of the rectum. The main symptom is rectal bleeding, along with prolapse, pain, anal itching, and a feeling of heaviness around the anus as the primary clinical manifestations. Proctologists have a good knowledge base about diseases around the anal area and are well-versed in diagnosing and treating internal hemorrhoids, as well as managing post-surgical recovery. Therefore, it is appropriate for patients with internal hemorrhoids to consult the proctology department after arriving at the hospital.

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Can excessive bleeding from internal hemorrhoids cause dizziness?

Excessive bleeding from internal hemorrhoids can lead to symptoms of dizziness. Bleeding is one of the main clinical manifestations of internal hemorrhoids. The amount of bleeding can vary, and the color of the blood is typically bright red. If there is a large amount of bleeding, lasts for a long time, or occurs frequently, and it exceeds the body's ability to produce new blood, it can lead to systemic anemia. Prolonged conditions can result in severe anemia, which may cause dizziness.

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How to relieve pain and swelling from internal hemorrhoids prolapse?

Internal hemorrhoids prolapse with pain and swelling. This is often due to inflammatory edema or thrombosis caused by the prolapse, which leads to pain and swelling. At this time, you can choose to apply lidocaine gel externally or apply golden ointment externally for anti-swelling and analgesic effects. You can also choose to insert sodium diclofenac suppositories into the anus, which has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, and take diosmin tablets orally to relieve anal swelling, as well as use anal cleansers or potassium permanganate solution for sitz baths to eliminate local bacteria and secretions, and reduce local infectious inflammation. After using the medication, it is still recommended to go to the hospital's proctology department as soon as possible for treatments like internal hemorrhoid banding, PPH, or TST, because the swelling of prolapsed internal hemorrhoids indicates a severe condition, and mere medication alone cannot achieve effective treatment outcomes.