Is the bleeding from internal hemorrhoids bright red?

Written by Chen Tian Jing
Colorectal Surgery
Updated on September 07, 2024
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The majority of internal hemorrhoid bleeding is bright red, but if there is a significant amount of bleeding, blood may accumulate within the anal canal and form clots, resulting in darker colored blood in the stool. To identify and diagnose whether it is bleeding from internal hemorrhoids, it is recommended that patients undergo an anoscopic examination. If obvious bleeding points are found near the mucosa around the dentate line, it is mostly due to internal hemorrhoids. To treat bleeding from internal hemorrhoids, it is first necessary to take oral or topical hemostatic medications for symptomatic treatment. If the internal hemorrhoid bleeding has been prolonged, or in cases of chronic blood loss, further surgical ligation may be necessary to stop the bleeding and prevent anemia due to excessive blood loss. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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The difference between rectal prolapse and internal hemorrhoids prolapse

Rectal prolapse primarily refers to the prolapse of the rectal mucosa or part of the sigmoid colon mucosa, partially or completely falling out of the anus. Generally, there is a ring-shaped or cylindrical mucosa protrusion outside the anus. Internal hemorrhoid prolapse involves the partial prolapse of the mucosa near the dentate line, typically appearing as small lumps or accompanied by local venous thrombosis and varicose clusters, with rectal prolapse being more severe than internal hemorrhoid prolapse. The treatment of rectal prolapse mainly involves surgery, while early stages of internal hemorrhoid prolapse can be treated with medications. This involves using topical hemorrhoid creams or suppositories to alleviate symptoms. If there are recurrent prolapses or accompanying bleeding during bowel movements, surgical treatment may also be considered. Surgical methods for rectal prolapse primarily involve local mucosal ring excision, whereas surgeries for internal hemorrhoids mainly include hemorrhoid ligation or banding procedures.

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Is bleeding from hemorrhoids internal hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids causing blood in the stool are mostly due to internal hemorrhoids, which are a manifestation of varicose veins in the hemorrhoidal veins. During defecation, because the stool is rather dry and hard, it can easily scratch the hemorrhoidal veins as it moves downward. Due to internal hemorrhoids, the hemorrhoidal veins become distended and the vein walls become very thin, making them easily damaged, thus leading to bleeding. Minor cases may involve blood during defecation or dripping blood, while more severe cases can present with spraying blood during bowel movements. Depending on the amount of bleeding, one should choose treatments such as medications, minimally invasive procedures, or surgery.

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Can internal hemorrhoids cause constipation?

When internal hemorrhoids flare up, if their size increases and obstructs the anal opening, it can prevent normal defecation or make it difficult, potentially causing symptoms of constipation such as difficulty in defecating or poor bowel movements. Prolonged and recurrent difficulty in defecating can also lead to overly dry stools within the intestinal lumen, further exacerbating symptoms of constipation. Therefore, constipation is one of the most common clinical complications of hemorrhoids. To treat constipation, one can initially choose oral medications that lubricate the intestines and facilitate bowel movements. At the same time, it is essential to actively treat hemorrhoids, reduce the size of the hemorrhoidal tissue, or directly remove both internal and external hemorrhoids, to enable normal expulsion of stool.

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Can internal hemorrhoids be treated with wet compresses?

After prolapse of internal hemorrhoids, moist compresses can be applied, but the therapeutic effect of moist compresses is not significant. The prolapse of internal hemorrhoids mainly occurs when the anal cushion pathologically enlarges and shifts downward, leading to the prolapse. If the prolapsed hemorrhoids cannot be retracted back into the anus, this can lead to incarcerated edema, causing swelling and pain around the anus. If the incarceration lasts too long, it can induce local thrombosis or even necrosis. In such cases, it is recommended to opt for surgical treatment as soon as possible. Common surgical methods include internal hemorrhoid ligation, internal hemorrhoid excision, PPH (Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids), or TST (Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization). After surgery, it is advisable to use anal washes or potassium permanganate solutions for sitz baths, and then apply topical treatments such as hemorrhoid creams, red oil gauze strips, and yellow ointments to promote postoperative recovery. Moreover, patients should develop good bowel habits after surgery to maintain smooth bowel movements, which further aids recovery. (Under the guidance of a doctor for medication use)

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The difference between rectal polyps and internal hemorrhoids

Rectal polyps are skin-like mucosal protrusions that grow on the rectal mucosa, whereas internal hemorrhoids are confined to congestion and protrusion of the mucosa around the dentate line. The formation of rectal polyps is mainly due to long-term stimulation by feces, or certain constitutional and genetic factors, while the most likely cause of internal hemorrhoids is chronic congestion and edema around the anal area or the formation of venous thrombosis, leading to local varicose clusters. After the discovery of rectal polyps, it is necessary to perform surgery as soon as possible; however, the treatment for internal hemorrhoids in the early stages is primarily conservative, aimed at delaying the frequency of disease attacks and improving the quality of life for the patient. If the internal hemorrhoids reach a later stage or become severe, manifested by recurrent prolapse and rectal bleeding, surgical removal is recommended.