Hemorrhoids with bloody stools belong to what type of hemorrhoids?

Written by Xu Jun Hui
General Surgery
Updated on November 11, 2024
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Hemorrhoids are divided into internal and external hemorrhoids. Bleeding from hemorrhoids generally belongs to internal hemorrhoids or develops into mixed hemorrhoids. Therefore, hemorrhoidal bleeding is due to internal hemorrhoids or mixed hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are classified into four degrees: First-degree hemorrhoids do not prolapse. Second-degree hemorrhoids prolapse during defecation when abdominal pressure increases but can retract spontaneously afterward. Third-degree hemorrhoids involve prolapse of the hemorrhoidal tissue that requires manual replacement. Fourth-degree hemorrhoids are incarcerated and cannot be retracted. The treatment of hemorrhoidal bleeding depends on the amount and nature of the bleeding. If it is a small amount of bleeding, conservative treatment is generally sufficient, and the bleeding symptoms will disappear. If the bleeding is significant and persistent, failure to promptly address and surgically treat it may lead to chronic anemia and iron deficiency anemia.

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Consequences of hemorrhoids bleeding

Rectal bleeding, commonly seen in cases of hemorrhoids, usually appears as bright red blood. The bleeding is not mixed with the stool but is excreted along with it from the anus. Minor hemorrhoid bleeding can cause local anal itching. When the bleeding is heavy or prolonged, it can lead to a significant loss of blood volume, resulting in anemia in the patient. Anemia can then lead to other systemic diseases and problems. Therefore, it is important to treat hemorrhoid bleeding early. Treatment options include oral hemostatic medications combined with the topical application of hemorrhoid cream to stop the bleeding.

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What should I do if hemorrhoids are bleeding?

Hemorrhoids that bleed should be treated to stop the bleeding as soon as possible. The common clinical symptoms of hemorrhoids mainly include localized bleeding, repeated prolapse of the internal part of the anus, and pain. Early bleeding can be managed with oral hemostatic medications, application of hemorrhoidal creams to the anal area, and use of anal plugs with thrombotic agents for comprehensive treatment, for minor bleeding. The symptoms can be relieved with medications. However, if the bleeding lasts long or if there is a greater amount of bleeding from mucous membranes and the bleeding points are fragile, further surgical ligation may be necessary to stop the bleeding. Common surgical methods mainly include excision of mixed hemorrhoids, internal ligation, or hemorrhoid banding procedure, and can also be combined with submucosal sclerotherapy injections.

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How many days does hemorrhoid surgery hurt?

After hemorrhoid surgery, the local wound can be quite painful, especially in the early postoperative period. As the local anesthesia wears off, patients may experience varying degrees of pain, which usually lasts about a week. For those with less severe conditions, the pain may only last for three days. However, for severe hemorrhoids, especially after circular mixed hemorrhoid surgery, there are more ligations and deeper wounds at the site, thus the pain may extend to 10 days. Additionally, when the ligation thread falls off, there may also be varying degrees of bloating, sagging, pain, and bleeding in the anal area. To avoid intensifying postoperative pain, it is recommended that patients use stool softeners to ease bowel movements after the surgery. For severe pain, patients can also take painkillers when the pain becomes unbearable. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)

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How to alleviate hemorrhoidal bleeding

For hemorrhoid bleeding, it is first necessary to determine the degree of bleeding. If it is mild hemorrhoid bleeding, it can generally be managed with the use of hemorrhoid suppositories to compress and stop the bleeding. If the bleeding is more severe, oral hemostatic medications can be taken. If relief is still not achieved, it is recommended to seek treatment at the hospital's colorectal surgery or gastroenterological surgery departments. If hemorrhoid-induced bleeding occurs frequently and with a large amount each time, it is advisable to consider hemorrhoid surgery as soon as possible. Hemorrhoid bleeding is caused by the tortuous dilation of the inferior rectal venous plexus, which can be injured and cause bleeding either in cases of hard stools or when hemorrhoid symptoms are severe. In the operating room, the diseased vessels need to be removed to fundamentally resolve the cause of the bleeding.

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How to relieve the pain of hemorrhoids

Most of the time, hemorrhoids do not cause pain. Pain from hemorrhoids is often considered to be due to inflammatory swelling, external hemorrhoid rupture, or thrombosis formation, which leads to pain. If you want to relieve the pain promptly, you can choose sodium diclofenac suppositories for anal insertion, which can have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Later, after defecation, you can use anal washes or potassium permanganate solution for sitz baths, in conjunction with hemorrhoid cream for external application and oral Diosmin tablets to reduce swelling. If the symptoms do not improve significantly after four to five days of medication, it is necessary to go to the hospital’s coloproctology department for hemorrhoid surgery as soon as possible, such as hemorrhoidectomy, external hemorrhoid excision, and TST. Post-surgery, it is important to adhere to dressing changes to promote wound healing, and maintain smooth bowel movements.