What should I do if internal hemorrhoids are bleeding?

Written by Deng Heng
Colorectal Surgery
Updated on February 18, 2025
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The main symptoms of internal hemorrhoids are bleeding and protrusion, where the hemorrhoidal tissue prolapses outside the anus. There are several types of bleeding: the first is dripping blood during defecation, where blood drops steadily. Another type is spraying blood, similar to the way a syringe ejects fluid; these are all categorized under rectal bleeding. For internal hemorrhoids, the presence of either bleeding or prolapse outside the anus indicates a need for surgical treatment. This means that if internal hemorrhoids cause spraying blood, surgical treatment is required (i.e., removing the hemorrhoidal tissue), which can improve the bleeding and spraying issues.

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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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Hemorrhoids: What dietary considerations should be noted?

Patients with internal hemorrhoids should primarily focus on a reasonable diet, paying attention to eat less or avoid spicy and stimulating foods and condiments. Additionally, they should cultivate the habit of drinking more water, preferably light salt water or honey water. For constipation and hemorrhoids, it's important to consciously drink more water and eat more fruits and fresh vegetables, especially those that are rich in coarse fiber. Stimulating foods such as chili peppers, black pepper, ginger, garlic, and onions should be consumed minimally.

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Does bleeding after defecation followed by a feeling of discomfort in the anus indicate internal hemorrhoids?

Bleeding after bowel movements followed by discomfort in the anus may be due to internal hemorrhoids, but could also indicate ulcerative proctitis, rectal cancer, or infections around the anus. To confirm the diagnosis, it is necessary to conduct a thorough examination with a digital colonoscopy. Based on the results of the colonoscopy, appropriate treatment measures can be taken. If the symptoms are caused by internal hemorrhoids, surgical treatment may be considered. For diseases like ulcerative colitis, treatment with salicylate preparations may also be used.

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What department should I go to at the hospital for internal hemorrhoids?

Patients with internal hemorrhoids should go to the proctology department at the hospital, because internal hemorrhoids are venous clusters that grow above the dentate line of the rectum. The main symptom is rectal bleeding, along with prolapse, pain, anal itching, and a feeling of heaviness around the anus as the primary clinical manifestations. Proctologists have a good knowledge base about diseases around the anal area and are well-versed in diagnosing and treating internal hemorrhoids, as well as managing post-surgical recovery. Therefore, it is appropriate for patients with internal hemorrhoids to consult the proctology department after arriving at the hospital.

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Can you drink beer if you have internal hemorrhoids bleeding?

During the bleeding phase of internal hemorrhoids, patients should not drink beer or other alcoholic beverages, nor eat spicy and stimulating foods such as chili peppers and seafood. This is because both drinking alcohol and consuming spicy, stimulating foods can cause the mucous membrane in the anal area to become congested. If there are any bleeding spots locally, the likelihood and volume of bleeding will be greater than normal. Therefore, further hemostatic treatment is necessary during the bleeding period. If alcohol is consumed, the volume of bleeding will increase and the severity of the bleeding condition will become worse. It is recommended that patients use external hemorrhoid creams for hemostasis, or take oral hemostatic drugs for symptomatic treatment. If the bleeding is substantial or the condition is not under control, further surgical treatment may be needed. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)