Precautions for Internal Hemorrhoids Bleeding

Written by Deng Heng
Colorectal Surgery
Updated on December 29, 2024
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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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What should I do if internal hemorrhoids are bleeding?

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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Will internal hemorrhoids be painful?

If internal hemorrhoids experience local mucosal rupture or repeated prolapse leading to friction of the mucosa, it is likely to cause pain and even bleeding. To avoid pain caused by internal hemorrhoids, it is recommended that patients use hemorrhoid suppositories for local administration in the rectum for early flare-ups to reduce swelling, relieve pain, and cool and stop bleeding. If internal hemorrhoids prolapse and cannot retract back into the anal canal on their own after each prolapse, it is suggested that patients consider surgery to ligate and excise the affected internal hemorrhoids, or inject sclerosants under the mucosa of the hemorrhoids to cause local mucosal consolidation and shedding. Patients with internal hemorrhoids are advised not to strain excessively during bowel movements to avoid worsening local congestion and edema.

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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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What foods should be avoided if there is bleeding from internal hemorrhoids?

Internal hemorrhoids bleeding is the main clinical symptom of internal hemorrhoids; the amount of bleeding can vary greatly and is usually bright red. It can spray out or drip out. Patients with internal hemorrhoids bleeding are advised to avoid eating chili peppers and drinking alcohol. This is because chili peppers contain a component called capsaicin, which strongly irritates the gastrointestinal mucosa and can dilate blood vessels, exacerbating the bleeding. Alcohol can also dilate blood vessels and worsen the bleeding.

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Why do internal hemorrhoids prolapse without pain, itching, or bleeding?

Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse but do not hurt, itch, or bleed are primarily due to the large size of the prolapsed hemorrhoids and severe varicose veins underneath them, which leads to prolapse. At this time, they are less likely to bleed and will not cause itching. Since internal hemorrhoids are located above the dentate line in the anal canal, at the end of the rectum, and are innervated by the autonomic nervous system, they also do not cause pain. However, if internal hemorrhoids remain prolapsed at the anus for a long time, they can easily lead to local inflammatory edema, causing local pain and even a significant increase in secretion from the anal area. Therefore, when internal hemorrhoids prolapse, they should be pushed back into the anus as soon as possible. If repositioning is not possible, it is recommended to promptly undergo a hemorrhoid banding procedure, and regularly perform pelvic floor exercises to ensure smooth bowel movements.