External Hemorrhoids - Symptoms & Diagnosis
Symptoms of External Hemorrhoids
- itching around the anus or rectal area
- lumps near or around the anus
- enlargement of vessels in the anus area
- pain around the anus
- blood in the stool
What Causes External Hemorrhoids?
Severe constipation is a common cause of external hemorrhoids, but if the pain continues to persist for more than 48-72 hours, schedule an examination with a doctor. A continuous, repeated, frequent strain in the bowel movement, also accompanied with blood discharges in the stool, results in external hemorrhoids.
Thrombosed Hemorrhoids
Any prolapsed or external hemorrhoids may get thrombosed as a result of straining during defecation/extreme physical activity or any random event.
Patient presents in ER {Emergency room} with acute onset of anal pain (a blood clot can turn external Hemorrhoids into Purple/ blue with severe pain).
Medically, hemorrhoids are classified into
1. Primary piles – Hemorrhoids located at 3, 7, 11 o clock positions inside the anal canal
2. Secondary piles – one which occurs between the primary sites