Will the surgery for internal hemorrhoids prolapse be very painful?

Written by Yu Xu Chao
Colorectal Surgery
Updated on June 18, 2025
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Surgery for internal hemorrhoids is not very painful because anesthesia is required during the procedure. Clinically, the options for anesthesia include local infiltrative anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, and intravenous anesthesia. With such anesthesia, patients do not experience much pain during the surgery, especially with the latter two methods where patients do not feel any pain at all during the procedure. Moreover, surgery for prolapsed internal hemorrhoids primarily involves methods such as internal hemorrhoidal ligation, PPH (Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids), or TST (Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization). The surgical wounds are relatively small, so postoperative pain is not very noticeable. Additionally, internal hemorrhoids are located above the dentate line of the anal canal, so if the external hemorrhoids are not severe, the patient will not experience significant pain after surgery, mainly feeling a sense of distension.

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Written by Chen Tian Jing
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What should I do if internal hemorrhoids have prolapsed and not retracted for two or three days?

If internal hemorrhoids prolapse and cannot be reduced back into the anus on their own, and even after they are manually repositioned by a patient or a doctor they prolapse again, it may indicate that local incarceration or necrosis has occurred. It is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible to prevent circulatory disturbances from prolonged prolapse, which can lead to necrotic changes in the local muscle tissues. The surgical methods primarily include hemorrhoidectomy with mixed hemorrhoid stripping and ligation, combined with an internal excision procedure. Additionally, sclerotherapy injections for internal hemorrhoids can be used to improve the overall treatment effects. After surgery, avoid straining during bowel movements to prevent local pain or bleeding.

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Why is internal hemorrhoid bleeding painless?

Bleeding from internal hemorrhoids, also known as rectal bleeding, is the most common primary clinical manifestation in patients with internal hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids refer to the venous clusters that grow above the dentate line, and their onset occurs above this line. The area above the dentate line is mainly controlled by the autonomic nervous system, making it insensitive to pain and irritation. Therefore, many patients with bleeding internal hemorrhoids may not even realize it themselves, as it does not cause pain. In contrast, external and mixed hemorrhoids, which involve the area below the dentate line, are controlled by somatic nerves, making pain more readily felt.

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Precautions for Internal Hemorrhoids Bleeding

Rectal bleeding is the primary clinical manifestation of internal hemorrhoids. When rectal bleeding occurs, it's essential first to rule out whether the bleeding is definitely from internal hemorrhoids because rectal bleeding can be caused by many diseases, including malignant tumors. Once it's determined that the bleeding is from internal hemorrhoids, it is important to pay attention to whether the volume of blood is large, the duration of bleeding is long, and the frequency of bleeding is high, and whether there is frequent or daily bleeding. If so, it will exceed the body's ability to replenish blood through its hematopoietic function, leading to severe systemic anemia.

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Can internal hemorrhoids heal on their own?

To determine whether internal hemorrhoids bleeding is self-healing, one should primarily assess the amount of bleeding and the duration of bleeding to further evaluate the severity of the condition. If it is the first occurrence or if the bleeding is mostly noticeable on toilet paper and is relatively minor, self-healing of internal hemorrhoids bleeding can be achieved through lubrication of the stool during defecation and, if necessary, oral administration of cooling blood-stopping medications. However, if the bleeding duration is prolonged, or if the amount of bleeding is significant each time, it is unlikely to achieve complete healing simply through lifestyle adjustments, dietary changes, or even medication. Further surgical ligation and hemostasis treatment may be required for the patient.

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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.)