How to eliminate the flesh balls of external hemorrhoids

Written by Chen Tian Jing
Colorectal Surgery
Updated on September 09, 2024
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External hemorrhoids primarily manifest as local skin tags or connective tissue protrusions, which may also be due to transient congestion and edema caused by acute episodes. If the hemorrhoids are skin tag-type or connective tissue-type and do not present any clinical symptoms or affect the patient's normal life, excessive treatment is generally not required. It is only necessary to maintain good dietary and defecation habits to prevent the condition from worsening. If the external hemorrhoids involve congestion, edema, or pain caused by thrombosis, complete removal can only be achieved through surgical excision. Merely using topical medications, applying heat, or using hemorrhoid creams can only reduce the size of the masses or alleviate symptoms, but cannot completely remove the masses.

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Does the surgical removal of external hemorrhoids hurt?

Surgical removal of external hemorrhoids generally does not cause significant pain because anesthesia is required for the procedure. There are options for anesthesia, including local infiltration anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, or general anesthesia via intravenous injection, ensuring the patient does not experience notable pain during the surgery. However, post-surgery sensitivity is higher because the external hemorrhoids are innervated by perineal nerves. Therefore, it is crucial to use pain relief medication appropriately when changing dressings to alleviate discomfort. Additionally, it is essential to prevent infection, inflammation, or swelling of the wound to reduce postoperative pain. Patients should also manage their bowel movements to avoid dry, hard stools; smooth bowel movements can somewhat relieve postoperative pain. If the pain is particularly severe, the use of diclofenac sodium suppositories for anal insertion can help reduce inflammation and pain. (Please follow medical advice regarding medication use.)

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Can thrombotic external hemorrhoids be lanced?

Thrombosed external hemorrhoids, as the most common clinical symptom of external hemorrhoids, exhibit significant local pain during acute attacks and are accompanied by a feeling of constriction. If during an acute attack, dark red hemorrhoidal prolapse occurs around the anal area and cannot be absorbed or retracted, a professional doctor can use specialized techniques to crush the local hemorrhoid node or surgically excise it. However, it is not advisable for patients to burst it themselves because if done without proper sterilization and hygiene, it can easily lead to local infection, thereby exacerbating the condition or complicating future surgical treatments. Therefore, if thrombosed external hemorrhoids are detected, it is crucial to seek prompt and active treatment at a hospital.

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What is inside a thrombotic external hemorrhoid?

Thrombotic external hemorrhoids are a common clinical presentation of external hemorrhoids. During an episode, blood clots generally form within the hemorrhoidal nucleus, which means that thrombotic external hemorrhoids mainly consist of blood clot particles. Because the blood clots are wrapped inside the hemorrhoidal nucleus, the pressure inside the nucleus increases, leading to congestion and edema. Patients experience significant pain and a feeling of fullness. Severe symptoms may also affect the patient's ability to sit or walk normally. Therefore, it is crucial to treat thrombotic external hemorrhoids early in their development. For early-stage mild thrombotic external hemorrhoids, local treatments such as hot compresses with hemorrhoidal medication or manual pressure can be employed to promote the absorption of the blood clots. Oral medications that reduce swelling, relieve pain, and stop bleeding can also be used for symptomatic relief. If thrombotic external hemorrhoids recur frequently or if conservative medication fails, surgical excision and stripping of the thrombotic external hemorrhoids can also be considered.

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How to relieve pain from thrombosed external hemorrhoids?

The main cause of pain in thrombotic external hemorrhoids is the thrombus within the local hemorrhoid nucleus, which increases the congestion pressure and leads to discomfort and pain. During the acute phase of thrombotic external hemorrhoids, there is generally pain or bloating in the local area, along with difficulty in defecation. To quickly alleviate the pain, one can manually break the local thrombus or use traditional Chinese medicine washes for hot compresses to promote the absorption of the thrombus. If the thrombus is large or the condition is severe, surgery can also be performed to peel and remove the local thrombus, which is the most effective method for pain relief. After the surgery for peeling off thrombotic external hemorrhoids, it is necessary to disinfect the local wound surface to avoid infection.

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What medicine is used for thrombotic external hemorrhoids?

Thrombosed external hemorrhoids generally result from the formation of blood clots inside the local external hemorrhoids, causing acute symptoms. During an episode of thrombosed external hemorrhoids, patients experience localized pain or a feeling of constriction, and the formation of dark red or purplish external hemorrhoids can be visibly seen at the anus, which are very painful to the touch. Treatment for thrombosed external hemorrhoids primarily involves topical medications or surgery. If the symptoms are mild, one may choose to apply hemorrhoid cream or use diluted saline solution to compress and reduce swelling. Surgery can also be opted to excise and remove the affected external hemorrhoids. Thrombosed external hemorrhoids generally occur in individuals who strain excessively during defecation or after extreme fatigue. Therefore, if accompanied by dry stools, it is necessary to use stool softeners to help lubricate and ease bowel movements for treatment.