What fruits should be eaten for thrombotic external hemorrhoids?

Written by Chen Tian Jing
Colorectal Surgery
Updated on September 21, 2024
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During the acute phase of thrombosed external hemorrhoids, patients experience varying degrees of pain in the anal region, occasionally accompanied by a feeling of bloating. Therefore, the diet should primarily consist of light, liquid, and easy-to-digest foods. If consuming fruits, it is best to eat soft, cool-natured fruits such as dragon fruit and bananas, avoiding hard or tropical fruits that may cause dry stools, which can exacerbate the symptoms of thrombosed external hemorrhoids. During the acute phase of thrombosed external hemorrhoids, in addition to dietary considerations, it is also necessary to use topical hemorrhoid cream locally or undergo surgery to excise and strip the local thrombosis for significant symptom relief, to prevent the condition from worsening, which could lead to increased thrombosis or necrosis.

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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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Will thrombotic external hemorrhoids turn cancerous?

Thrombosed external hemorrhoids are a common clinical symptom of external hemorrhoids. The pathogenesis mainly involves the formation of blood clots inside the hemorrhoidal node, which is primarily due to local circulatory disturbances within the hemorrhoidal node. Thrombosed external hemorrhoids do not have the potential to become cancerous. If thrombosed external hemorrhoids are not treated promptly, it may lead to increased pain or significant swelling of the thrombosed external hemorrhoids. In severe cases, it can cause the hemorrhoids to become trapped at the anal opening, unable to retract, or lead to necrosis due to cut-off local blood supply. Therefore, it is crucial to treat thrombosed external hemorrhoids as early as possible.

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External hemorrhoids are divided into several types.

External hemorrhoids refer to hemorrhoids below the dentate line and are divided into four types. The first type is the connective tissue type of external hemorrhoids, which are formed by the proliferation and bulging of excess skin at the anal margin. The second type is the varicose vein type of external hemorrhoids, formed by the dilation and bending of the venous plexus below the dentate line. The third type is inflammatory external hemorrhoids, which is a state where external hemorrhoids become inflamed. The fourth type is the thrombosed external hemorrhoid, which is formed by bleeding due to the rupture of the subcutaneous veins at the anal margin, resulting in a blood clot.

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What fruits should be eaten for thrombotic external hemorrhoids?

During the acute phase of thrombosed external hemorrhoids, patients experience varying degrees of pain in the anal region, occasionally accompanied by a feeling of bloating. Therefore, the diet should primarily consist of light, liquid, and easy-to-digest foods. If consuming fruits, it is best to eat soft, cool-natured fruits such as dragon fruit and bananas, avoiding hard or tropical fruits that may cause dry stools, which can exacerbate the symptoms of thrombosed external hemorrhoids. During the acute phase of thrombosed external hemorrhoids, in addition to dietary considerations, it is also necessary to use topical hemorrhoid cream locally or undergo surgery to excise and strip the local thrombosis for significant symptom relief, to prevent the condition from worsening, which could lead to increased thrombosis or necrosis.

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Can external hemorrhoids be eliminated?

External hemorrhoids are generally divided into skin tag-type external hemorrhoids, thrombotic external hemorrhoids, and inflammatory edematous external hemorrhoids; each type presents different clinical symptoms. If the condition is skin tag-type external hemorrhoids or connective tissue-type external hemorrhoids, the patient generally does not feel obvious symptoms, but these will not resolve on their own and require surgical removal. If skin tag-type or connective tissue-type external hemorrhoids do not affect the patient's normal life, it is possible to avoid excessive intervention and treatment. However, if it is thrombotic external hemorrhoids or inflammatory edematous external hemorrhoids, since there is significant pain during flare-ups that affects the patient’s normal life, surgical removal and treatment should be performed as soon as possible.