How do You Know if Hemorrhoids are Thrombosed?

To many, hemorrhoids are considered a side effect of being unfit, inactive, or just all-around unlucky. But something people don’t regularly realize is that the majority of people will suffer from this affliction at some point in their life.  But how do you know if your hemorrhoids are thrombosed? Well, that is the question we will endeavor to answer.

Although not everyone will experience the pain and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids, the stretched out, inflamed veins still exist inside of most of our rectums. This is caused by many factors; most of which cannot be avoided. Some of the common causes of hemorrhoids include child birth, prolonged sitting, frequent toilet visits, severe coughing, and heavy lifting.

Hemorrhoids can be present for years in your body, yet only begin to become noticeable once they begin to enlarge or expand. With the increased stress put on certain hemorrhoids from simple activities such as sitting, using the bathroom, and any straining, the hemorrhoid continues to grow larger.

This vicious cycle culminates with the appearance of a large, frequently irritated hemorrhoid that can easily bleed; trigger extreme bouts of pain and irritation; and in some cases, can render a person unable to simply walk without excruciating pain.

These hemorrhoids have a clot in them, and this is when Hemorrhoids are thrombosed. Thrombosed hemorrhoids are the types that will probably require immediate attention if one wishes to witness any relief. Once your hemorrhoid is at this painful state, the chances of the symptoms easing on their own are minimal. The blood supply has been cut off from the hemorrhoid, causing it to become strangulated, thus the gigantic, external thrombosis takes place.

But how do you tell if your hemorrhoids are thrombosed?

Actually, it will be easy to tell. Most hemorrhoids are on the smaller side and located within or nearer to the anus. Thrombosed hemorrhoids have extruded externally, and you can readily feel them when wiping (or intentionally feeling for them otherwise), and in extreme cases, you can see the hemorrhoid protruding. Needless to say, these hemorrhoids are extremely unpleasant and many times require immediate medical attention. They can begin to bleed profusely, become easily infected, and if left alone too long, can require extensive surgery to remove.

Although, when hemorrhoids are thrombosed, they don’t always present themself as a nasty, ugly, protruding blister-like sore in your buttocks. Some hemorrhoids of the thrombosed nature still remain a relatively small size. However, you can still tell which “type” of hemorrhoid you have simply by the pain it causes and the nature of the surface. For example, if you can readily feel your hemorrhoid, it is thrombosed. And furthermore, if it’s causing pain, bleeding, or any other discomfort, it is either thrombosed or in danger of becoming so.

Not all hemorrhoids of this type require surgery, however. If the hemorrhoid is still a moderately small size, creams and other ointments and/or remedies can be applied in an attempt to shrink its size or re-circulate the blood. Anything done to shrink the hemorrhoid, i.e. baths and other applications, will help to reduce the pain associated. If the swelling and pain persists, it is recommended that you seek the help of a trained medical physician.