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A thrombosed hemorrhoid is simply a hemorrhoid that has succumbed to thrombosis (the rupturing of a vein or blood clot). This process is more likely to happen in external hemorrhoids, located outside the ‘anal verge’, as the process of wiping the anus after excrement, wearing tight clothing, and sitting down, could all lead to thrombosis. If the thrombosis occurs in an external hemorrhoid, it is called a thrombosed external hemorrhoid.

CAUSES

There are many causes that are linked to hemorrhoids. Straining during bowel movements, caused by diarrhea or constipation, is linked as a primary cause of hemorrhoids. To avoid this, you should eat foods that are high in fibre such as fruit, vegetables, and any other plant based food. Meat doesn’t contain any fiber, so humans should eat meat very rarely, if at all, for our bodies to function optimally. Fiber in the diet allows for well formed poo that is easily passed.

Obesity, poor posture and muscle tone, and sitting for many hours a day, have all been identified as increasing the chances of hemorrhoids, due to the extra strain on blood vessels, and poor muscular quality. As noted above, a thrombosed hemorrhoid is the result of burst blood vessels, or blood clotting. A burst thrombosed hemorrhoid will bleed a bright red blood when wiped with toilet paper.

SYMPTOMS

Well, due to the definition of the prognosis, a major symptom of a thrombosed hemorrhoid, as opposed to a regular one, is the presence of blood. Blood will be noticeable in the underpants, but especially on toilet paper when wiping the anus after pooing. Another symptom of thrombosed hemorrhoids is stinging or burning around the anus, on the hemorrhoids, when in contact with sweat or water. This is due to the open nature of the wound, like a cut, and stings when washed using water, such as in the shower.

Further symptoms of thrombosed external hemorrhoids are the forming of a hard lump around the anus, as well as swelling. Discomfort and/or pain, in the affected area, is also a common symptom.

THROMBOSED HEMORRHOID TREATMENT

There are a few different methods that can be used to cure hemorrhoids, assuming they haven’t cleared up by themselves. Often the hemorrhoids will heal themselves, provided they aren’t thrown into an unbreakable cycle of getting cut open, or irritated, every time the anus is wiped after pooing, or as a result of the pooing process.

The best form of treatment is prevention, but of course this isn’t much good to someone who already has hemorrhoids. It will still, however, be advisable to change the practices that brought about the instance of hemorrhoids in the first place, as this will increase the chances of permanent removal.

The best treatment for thrombosed external hemorrhoids might end up being surgery. This requires the hemorrhoids to be cut out, any infections to be cleaned and treated, then the wound is stitched up again until it heals over. A common surgical procedure for treating chronic hemorrhoids is a Hemorrhoidectomy. However, pain during recovery is very severe, so it’s only recommended when all other forms of treatment have failed.

Another such form of treatment is ‘hemorrhoid banding’, otherwise known as ‘rubber band litigation’, whereby a rubber band is tied around the hemorrhoid in order to cut off blood supply to it until it ‘dies’ and falls off.

There are creams available that claim to treat hemorrhoids, but again, these are more effective in relieving the symptoms, as opposed to curing hemorrhoids.

CONCLUSIONS

Thrombosed hemorrhoids are not fun to have. The cause is not easily determinable, however a good diet as well as exercise (both of which promote well formed bowel movements) drastically reduces the chances of incurring hemorrhoids. Thrombosed hemorrhoid symptoms are often discomforting, such as itching, swelling, stinging, and tenderness around the anus, making it painful to poo, move freely, or even sit down. The precense of blood when pooing is a sign of a thrombosed hemorroid. Treatment for hemorrhoids are available, such as surgery, although, depending on the severity, hemorrhoids often clear up themselves without the need for extra treatment, simply with the passing of time, and/or the changing of diet.

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