Know about the Causes and Treatments for Thrombosed Hemorrhoids

Most of the people who do not seek timely medical advice for their Hemorrhoids end up with painful and bleeding Hemorrhoids. Besides bleeding, these can be extremely painful, itchy, and irritating. If not treated well in time, most of the external and internal Hemorrhoids end up being thrombosed and posing bigger troubles. This article throws a light on what causes these thrombosed Hemorrhoids and how to seek the right treatment for them.

Causes of Thrombosed Hemorrhoids

When a Hemorrhoid becomes compacted with the blood circulation and tends to swell up and cause pain, it gets thrombosed. A thrombosed Hemorrhoid has blocked blood flow both in and out of it. They are most commonly caused by strangled veins and obstructed blood stream. The major reasons behind the causes of development of a thrombosed Hemorrhoid are; excessive straining in the bathroom and very less consumption of drinking water.

Thrombosed internal and external Hemorrhoids can pose following problems:

• Difficulty with sitting
• Extreme discomfort due to associated pain and itching
• Difficulty in standing
• They can also make walking very uncomfortable.
• Many people experience difficulty urinating

Treatment for Thrombosed Hemorrhoids

Thrombosed Hemorrhoids are mainly bluish in color and can be very painful. Most of these can be easily detected by physical examination of the rectal and anal areas. Hemorrhoidectomy is the surgery which is used to get rid of such Hemorrhoids. Based upon the patient’s preferences, if someone doesn’t opt for the surgery, the discomfort from the thrombosed external Hemorrhoids can be eased up with the use of cool packs and sitz baths. Many a times, physicians recommend Epsom salt soaks to get relief from the problem.

The treatment for thrombosed external Hemorrhoids may differ from the treatment for thrombosed internal Hemorrhoids. It is thus very important to clearly identify the symptoms and seek the treatment accordingly. Many a times they can develop infection and tend to irritate due to frequent rubbing with the surfaces. When partially blocked off the blood stream, they may not get enough oxygen to keep the things going.
Your physician may advise you to take plenty of rest, apply wrapped up cooling packs, and take pain relievers in the forms of injection or pills. Thrombosed Hemorrhoid treatment may also comprise of taking high-fiber diet and using laxatives to avoid constipation. A doctor with good expertise in performing surgery may perform a Hemorrhoidectomy, which refers to surgical removal of the Hemorrhoids. During the surgery, the Hemorrhoids are removed with the scalpel and wounds are closed and stitched. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia.

For thrombosed internal and external Hemorrhoids (Hemroids), the apt option is the removal of Hemorrhoids but for those who get distressed by the thought of going under the knife, can seek symptomatic treatment as well. The sooner you will seek treatment, better you would be able to deal with them. If you have recently been diagnosed to have Hemorrhoids, you need to treat them promptly before they turn into thrombosed Hemorrhoid and necessitate surgery. Getting rid of them early is always easier than dealing with them later. Go ahead and consult your physician today to know the most suitable treatment option for you.