What should I do if the internal hemorrhoids hurt after being pushed back in?

Written by He Cai Dong
Colorectal Surgery Department
Updated on March 08, 2025
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If the pain does not subside after pushing back a prolapsed internal hemorrhoid, it is often due to the formation of a thrombus, which is why the localized pain is quite noticeable.

In such cases, it is advised to use topical medications for treatment. You can use hemorrhoid suppositories or ointment, inserting them into the anus to alleviate the pain. If the pain remains significant, you can also take oral pain relievers temporarily. If pain persists even after these treatments, it may be considered a strangulated hemorrhoid, which is more serious. It is recommended that you visit a formal hospital's proctology department. There, a doctor can perform a digital rectal examination and an anoscopy to establish a definitive diagnosis and provide appropriate treatment. If very severe, surgery may be needed.

(Use of medications should be under the guidance of a physician.)

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Can internal hemorrhoids that prolapse be treated conservatively without surgery?

If internal hemorrhoids can be manually reduced after prolapse, then surgery can be temporarily avoided, and conservative treatment can be administered. For example, the patient should ensure smooth defecation, perform anal lifting exercises after defecation, strengthen the anal sphincter, and prevent the recurrence of internal hemorrhoids. Additionally, the duration of defecation should not be too long, and excessive straining should be avoided to prevent worsening of the prolapsed hemorrhoids. Moreover, patients must pay attention to the hygiene around the anus, and cleanse the peri-anal area with warm saline water after each bowel movement. However, if the internal hemorrhoids cannot be manually reduced after prolapse, or if incarceration and swelling occur, causing anal distension and pain, it is necessary to visit the hospital's colorectal surgery department promptly to undergo internal hemorrhoid ligation, TST, PPH, or other surgical procedures, followed by dressing changes. Since unresolved internal hemorrhoid prolapse can easily lead to incarceration or even necrosis, it is crucial to arrange for surgery as soon as possible, and patients should develop good bowel habits to maintain smooth defecation.

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Does pressing on an internal hemorrhoid cause pain?

If internal hemorrhoids prolapse and become incarcerated or a thrombus forms locally, pressing on the area will cause pain, especially when the patient is walking or sitting, making the pain more apparent. For such cases, which are considered a severe stage of internal hemorrhoids, it's advisable to undertake surgical treatment as soon as possible. Clinically, treatment options for internal hemorrhoids include procedures like rubber band ligation, PPH (Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids), or TST (Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization), with continued dressing changes required post-surgery. However, if the prolapsed internal hemorrhoids can retract spontaneously or can be manually reduced, pressing on them generally does not cause pain because internal hemorrhoids are located above the dentate line in the anal canal, an area innervated by autonomic nerves, which are less sensitive to pain. In the absence of inflammation or thrombosis, pressing on the area will not typically cause pain. In such cases, patients should develop good bowel habits to prevent the further worsening of internal hemorrhoids.

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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 to reposition a prolapsed internal hemorrhoid?

Some internal hemorrhoids that prolapse can retract on their own, corresponding to second-degree internal hemorrhoids. If manual repositioning is required, these are typically third-degree or fourth-degree internal hemorrhoids. Third-degree internal hemorrhoids need to be manually repositioned because the external anal sphincter obstructs the retraction of the hemorrhoids. Generally, the method of taking a warm water sitz bath is used to relax the external anal sphincter, after which the hemorrhoids can be manually repositioned. During repositioning, applying some paraffin oil can facilitate the process, making it easier to accomplish.

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What should I do if internal hemorrhoids have been bleeding for several days?

If internal hemorrhoids have been bleeding continuously for several days, and the bleeding is substantial, it is advisable to promptly undertake active hemostasis treatment. Common treatments for bleeding internal hemorrhoids mainly include taking oral hemostatic medication, or using suppositories and ointments for hemorrhoids to actively stop the bleeding. However, conservative treatment can only provide temporary relief of symptoms. If after treatment, the patient does not pay attention to a light diet or good bowel habits, there may also be a recurrence of hemorrhoid bleeding. If the bleeding is already severe, and there is a possibility of serious anemia, it is advised to perform a local internal hemorrhoid ligation surgery as soon as possible to prevent anemia or exacerbate the severity of the disease. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)