Is a severe internal hemorrhoid prolapse?

Written by Deng Heng
Colorectal Surgery
Updated on March 23, 2025
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Internal hemorrhoids mainly refer to soft venous masses that occur above the dentate line, formed by congestion, dilation, and varicosity of the superior rectal venous plexus. The primary symptoms are rectal bleeding and prolapse of the lump outside the anus. Prolapse of internal hemorrhoids is one of the indications for surgery, meaning that if there is rectal bleeding or prolapse outside the anus at the dentate line, surgical treatment is required. Thus, internal hemorrhoids are considered severe if there is a prolapse, necessitating surgical treatment.

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How is internal hemorrhoids treated? Is there a way?

There are many treatment methods for internal hemorrhoids, the most common being medication. If the internal hemorrhoids repeatedly prolapse or bleed significantly, direct surgical removal can also be considered. Conservative treatments primarily involve the local use of hemorrhoid suppositories, combined with oral hemostatic and anti-swelling traditional Chinese medicine. If surgical criteria are met, direct surgical removal can be performed. Surgical methods mainly include injection of sclerosing agents into the mucosa of internal hemorrhoids, internal hemorrhoid banding, and internal hemorrhoid ligation and excision. To prevent recurrence after surgery, patients should maintain good dietary and bowel habits postoperatively, avoid overly spicy and stimulating foods, and try to keep bowel movements under ten minutes without straining excessively.

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Can you drink beer if you have internal hemorrhoids bleeding?

During the bleeding phase of internal hemorrhoids, patients should not drink beer or other alcoholic beverages, nor eat spicy and stimulating foods such as chili peppers and seafood. This is because both drinking alcohol and consuming spicy, stimulating foods can cause the mucous membrane in the anal area to become congested. If there are any bleeding spots locally, the likelihood and volume of bleeding will be greater than normal. Therefore, further hemostatic treatment is necessary during the bleeding period. If alcohol is consumed, the volume of bleeding will increase and the severity of the bleeding condition will become worse. It is recommended that patients use external hemorrhoid creams for hemostasis, or take oral hemostatic drugs for symptomatic treatment. If the bleeding is substantial or the condition is not under control, further surgical treatment may be needed. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How to treat internal hemorrhoids stage II?

Internal hemorrhoids, according to the provisional standards for the diagnosis of hemorrhoids set by the Coloproctology Group of the Surgical Branch of the Chinese Medical Association in September 2002, stage II internal hemorrhoids primarily exhibit symptoms of bleeding during defecation. Additionally, the hemorrhoidal mass prolapses outside the anus during bowel movements but retracts back inside autonomously after defecation. This condition is referred to as stage II internal hemorrhoids, indicating the onset of symptoms like bleeding and prolapse, thus requiring surgical treatment. Indications for surgery include procedures like hemorrhoid banding or hemorrhoidectomy to remove the hemorrhoids. Conservative treatment options like using hemorrhoidal suppositories or ointments are also available if surgery is not immediately considered, but if these treatments are ineffective, surgery should be pursued. (Please use medications under the guidance of a physician to avoid misuse.)

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How to solve internal hemorrhoids that are prolapsed and incarcerated?

In clinical practice, for cases where internal hemorrhoids prolapse and become incarcerated, surgical treatment is often recommended. This is because the prolapse of internal hemorrhoids indicates a significant displacement and that the hemorrhoids have been prolapsed for a long time, which can lead to incarceration. In such cases, there is a risk of localized swelling or thrombosis formation, causing anal swelling and pain, and in severe cases, necrosis of the prolapsed tissue. Therefore, it is advised to opt for surgical treatment as soon as possible for incarcerated internal hemorrhoidal prolapse. Surgical options include hemorrhoidal banding, PPH (Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids), and TST (Transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization) among others. Anesthetic choices can range from local infiltration anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, to general intravenous anesthesia. With spinal and general anesthesia, the patient does not experience pain during surgery and does not feel fear of pain. Post-surgery, it is also necessary to select appropriate medications for dressing changes, such as anal washes, hemorrhoidal suppositories, and golden yellow ointment to promote wound healing.

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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.)