Will internal hemorrhoids falling out be painful?

Written by Chen Tian Jing
Colorectal Surgery
Updated on April 29, 2025
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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.

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How long does it take to recover from internal hemorrhoidectomy surgery?

The recovery time after internal hemorrhoidectomy mainly depends on the severity of the condition before the surgery. Most internal hemorrhoidectomies, specifically referring to internal hemorrhoid ligation surgeries combined with sclerotherapy injections, generally require a recovery period of about 2-3 weeks. If the internal hemorrhoids were significantly prolapsed before the surgery or if there were multiple prolapsed hemorrhoids, the recovery time might be relatively longer. If the procedure involved only localized ligation or sclerotherapy injections and there are no external wounds around the anus, the recovery time is approximately one week. During the recovery period, patients need to maintain a light diet, avoid dry stools and excessive straining during bowel movements, which could lead to pain or bleeding at the surgical site.

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Will internal hemorrhoids affect menstruation?

Internal hemorrhoid bleeding can potentially affect menstruation. Although brief internal hemorrhoid bleeding does not affect menstruation, if the hemorrhoid bleeding is heavy, prolonged, frequent, and occurs daily or frequently, exceeding the body's ability to replace the lost blood, it can cause severe systemic anemia. In such cases, it might affect menstruation.

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How long does it take for internal hemorrhoids to reposition after being pushed back in?

This situation mainly depends on how much the internal hemorrhoids have prolapsed and the severity of the prolapse. If the internal hemorrhoids can be pushed back in after prolapsing, it generally takes half an hour to an hour to reposition them. However, if the patient overexerts themselves or strains during coughing or defecation, the internal hemorrhoids may prolapse again. For patients whose internal hemorrhoids repeatedly prolapse, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. Because repeated prolapse of internal hemorrhoids can lead to further pathological hypertrophy and descent of the anal cushion, in such cases of organic lesions, simple repositioning cannot solve the problem. It may even cause the prolapse to become larger over time and lead to complications like incarcerated edema, resulting in local thrombosis, swelling, and anal pain. Therefore, for patients with repeated prolapse, it is recommended to visit the hospital's colorectal surgery department for surgical treatment as soon as possible, such as internal hemorrhoid ligation, TST, and other surgical methods.

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What should I do if internal hemorrhoids always bleed?

Internal hemorrhoids refer to the venous clumps located above the dentate line. When these hemorrhoids are injured or ruptured, bleeding during bowel movements occurs, which is the most common primary symptom in patients with internal hemorrhoids. Frequent bleeding from internal hemorrhoids can first be treated conservatively, such as by taking oral hemostatic medications, followed by the local application of hemorrhoid creams, suppositories, and the like. If bleeding consistently persists, surgical treatment may be required. Once internal hemorrhoids present symptoms of bleeding or prolapse, they typically indicate the need for surgery, hence treatment for frequent bleeding in internal hemorrhoids can be either conservative or surgical.

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Can I exercise more if I have internal hemorrhoids bleeding?

If the patient is in a period of internal hemorrhoids bleeding, it is not advised for the patient to engage in excessive exercise and physical training, as the local mucosa is ruptured and bleeding during this period. Excessive exercise can potentially increase the pressure inside the local blood vessels, thereby increasing the amount of bleeding or worsening the condition. During internal hemorrhoids bleeding, related hemostatic treatments are necessary to prevent anemia from long-term repeated bleeding. Treatment mainly involves oral or topical hemostatic drugs. In terms of exercise and training, it is recommended to primarily walk gently and avoid vigorous exercises. If conservative medication does not effectively treat the bleeding, surgical ligation can also be considered for hemostasis. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)