Treating Thrombosed Hemorrhoids

Overview

A thrombosed hemorrhoid is an advanced condition where blood clotting has been trapped within hemorrhoidal tissue. If you’re unsure as to whether or not you have a thrombosed hemroid, then you can take a look at hemorrhoid photos and read through to get an idea of available treatment, symptoms, and causes of a thrombosed hemorrhoid.

Characteristics of a Thrombosed Hemorrhoid

A thrombosed hemorrhoid is a blood-clotted hemroid, considered a more severe hemroid type. This is a result of swollen veins in the anal or rectal areas that have become large and stressed enough to protrude out of the anus. If blood flow becomes restricted due to increased stress and strain, the vessels tend to split open, which causes pools of blood collect beneath the skin, thus resulting in a blood clot that can’t be fully extracted since it’s trapped beneath skin.

Thrombosed hemorrhoids are fairly easy to indentify. They can range from being very hard or soft to the touch. It really depends on the severity. Thrombosed hemorrhoids also can range from blue, to dark pink, to purple. This is due to the veins which are strangled beneath the skin. Since there is no regular flow to the cells, they turn a shade of blue. And, with further irritation from rubbing or touching, they can also become bright red.

While they are not entirely dangerous, thrombosed hemorrhoids should be seen by a doctor, especially if you have considerable pain and swelling. You don’t want to affect the nerve endings located in the anal skin or rectal areas. Generally speaking, unless there is another condition involved, bleeding is not common. However, remember that blood can appear if the blood clot begins to leak, or if it receives friction.

The causes of a thrombosed hemorrhoid include extended sitting without enough movement, straining during a bowel movement, lifting heavy weights or moving heavy objects, and giving birth.

Available Treatments for Thrombosed Hemorrhoids

Did you know that blood clots can break up and be dissolved with your body? This can occur over a 4 to 6 week period, depending on the severity of the clot. However, you’ll need to know that if a thrombosed hemorrhoid becomes larger, and if it creates more pain or there is considerable inflammation, it may be necessary to have surgery in these extreme cases.

If you suspect you must remove your thrombosed hemorrhoid, you must do it at a doctor’s office or in an outpatient clinic. Do not remove a blood clot at home since it can lead to severe bleeding and trauma of the anal and rectal areas. Simply don’t!

If surgery is required, your doctor will make a small cut above the clot, and its contents will be squeezed out. This is a mild surgery compared to the invasive hemorrhoidectomy. However, you’ll want to make sure you mention all of your symptoms to your doctor to make sure s/he picks out the right procedure for you. You should have your thrombosed hemorrhoids surgery within the first three days of symptoms in extreme cases.

Other Alternative Treatments

You don’t have to subject yourself to surgery if you are experiencing a mild thrombosed hemorrhoid. Instead, try the following options:

• Warm Baths (Epsom salt can work well)
• Sitz Baths
• Adding more fiber to your diet
• Try an herbal remedy