How to treat thrombotic external hemorrhoids?

Written by Deng Heng
Colorectal Surgery
Updated on February 22, 2025
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The treatment of thrombosed external hemorrhoids generally falls into two categories: first, conservative treatment; second, surgical treatment. Small lumps can be treated conservatively, and after 2-3 days, the thrombus can be absorbed, the pain can be significantly reduced, and self-healing is possible. However, larger lumps may erode on the surface, causing bleeding and severe pain that can impede walking and cause discomfort while sitting or lying down. In such cases, thrombectomy may be necessary.

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How to eliminate the flesh balls of external hemorrhoids

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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How to treat thrombotic external hemorrhoids?

The treatment of thrombosed external hemorrhoids generally falls into two categories: first, conservative treatment; second, surgical treatment. Small lumps can be treated conservatively, and after 2-3 days, the thrombus can be absorbed, the pain can be significantly reduced, and self-healing is possible. However, larger lumps may erode on the surface, causing bleeding and severe pain that can impede walking and cause discomfort while sitting or lying down. In such cases, thrombectomy may be necessary.

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How to deal with external hemorrhoids bleeding?

If external hemorrhoids bleed without apparent reason, it may be due to the rupture of thrombosed external hemorrhoids, leading to bleeding. Firstly, it is necessary to disinfect and clean the local wound to avoid accumulation of blood or contaminants and feces, which may cause infection of the wound. If the bleeding does not stop, topical hemostatic drugs or oral hemostatic drugs should be used for symptomatic treatment. If external hemorrhoids bleed and are accompanied by severe prolapse of internal hemorrhoids, it is recommended that the patient undergo surgical treatment to remove and ligate both external and internal hemorrhoids at the same time. This can further prevent exacerbation of bleeding and fundamentally treat hemorrhoids. Patients with bleeding external hemorrhoids must have a light diet and avoid irritating foods such as chili peppers and seafood. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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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 foods to eat for thrombotic external hemorrhoids?

Thrombotic external hemorrhoids are primarily caused by inflammation of the anal veins, or by the rupture and thrombus formation of the anal venous plexus due to excessive straining. The main symptoms are a sudden bluish-purple swelling at the edge of the anus or severe pain. The primary cause is usually due to constipation. Therefore, it's important to maintain smooth bowel movements when eating. Increasing the intake of vegetables and fruits and reducing the consumption of meat, while ensuring regular bowel movements, is most crucial.