External Hemorrhoids

External hemorrhoids – Know the causes, symptoms
and treatments of this form of hemorrhoid.

External hemorrhoids occur below the anorectal line, the point in the 3-cm-long anal canal at which the skin lining changes to mucous membrane. They may be either full blood clots (thrombotic hemorrhoid) or connective tissue (coetaneous hemorrhoid).

A thrombotic hemorrhoid is produced when a hemorrhoidal vessel has ruptured and formed a blood clot (thrombus), while a coetaneous hemorrhoid consists of fibrous connective tissue covered by anal skin. Coetaneous hemorrhoids can be located at any point on the circumference of the anus. Typically, they are caused by the resolution of a thrombotic hemorrhoid, i.e., the thrombus becomes organized and replaced by connective tissue.

Cause of External Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are commonly caused by too much pressure in the rectum. This will force blood to stretch and bulge in the walls of the veins, sometimes rupturing them. The most frequent causes of external hemorrhoids are as follows:

• Pregnancy
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Constant sitting
• Constant sitting

Symptoms of External Hemorrhoids

The symptoms of external hemorrhoids are much more obvious than those of internal hemorrhoids.

• Bleeding – Usually seen after bowel movement and a common symptom of hemorrhoids. There will be blood on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl.

• Pain – External hemorrhoids are extremely painful. This is the common reason why external hemorrhoids are detected.

• Itching – The anus area may feel a little irritated and itchy. Do NOT scratch it even though the urge to do so is very strong.

• Lumps – Sensitive lumps around the anus are also an obvious symptom that you have external hemorrhoid.

Treatments for External Hemorrhoids

• Sitz Baths – A Sitz bath is the simplest of treatments. All you need to do is soak in warm water for approximately 10 minutes or so to relieve the swelling and pain of hemorrhoids. This treatment is especially good for prolapsed hemorrhoids.

• Most Wipes – Wiping with toilet paper that is dry may irritate external hemorrhoids. Instead, use moist wipes or just wash down after bowel movement. Medicated pads containing witch hazel (a natural medication) can also be bought from pharmacies. It can help reduce the swelling of your hemorrhoid and more importantly, relive some of the pain that comes with having external hemorrhoids.

• Ice Packs – Ice packs is a temporary treatment that can also be used to relieve some of pain and swelling caused by external hemorrhoids.

• Applying Cream – Creams that treat external hemorrhoids should be available at any pharmacy. Almost any cream containing witch hazel will work and help reduce the swelling, itching and pain of the hemorrhoid lump.

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