Signs of hemorrhoids, how to treat

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Video content is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor Gastroenterologist - General Surgery Department - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital

Recognizing the early signs of hemorrhoids will help patients have effective treatment. However, today many people are still quite indifferent to this disease and do not know what the signs of hemorrhoids are.

According to Specialist Doctor - Gastroenterologist - General Surgery Department - Vinmec Ha Phong International Hospital, hemorrhoids are the most common disease among colorectal diseases in our country. at a rate of 35-50%. Although hemorrhoids are not dangerous, they can lead to other complications, greatly affecting the patient's life and work. Early recognition of mild signs in the early stages is extremely important to promptly have a definitive treatment of hemorrhoids, avoiding further progression of the disease. Signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids may include:
Painless bleeding during bowel movements. Initially, a discreet amount of bright red blood may be seen on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl. Bleeding is the earliest and most common symptom. Later, after pushing a lot, the blood flows in drops or rays. It is worse when squatting also bleeds. Itching or irritation in the anal area due to mucus secretion from the mucosa of the anal canal. Pain or discomfort, which ranges from no pain, little pain to very painful anal fissures, obstruction, or strangulation. Swelling around the anus. A lump near the anus, burning or painful (possibly a blood clot in the hemorrhoid). The doctor will base on the condition and level of the patient to recommend the most effective treatment for hemorrhoids. It can be medical or surgical treatment.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, a new generation PPHO3 hemorrhoid cutter is used to help stop bleeding, ensure a solid cut line with a large capacity compartment that allows thorough cutting of the mucosa and hemorrhoids. Therefore, when suffering from hemorrhoids, the patient should take the time to go to the hospital to be examined by a doctor and prescribe the best treatment plan.

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