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Acute Hemorrhoids- All you need to learn about them

About

An acute Hemorrhoid is also called ns thrombosed external hemorrhoid. It is a painful swelling in the anal tissue, which is caused by a clot in either one or more of the small veins in the anal skin.

Approximately, 25% of Britishers and 75% of Americans experience this disorder in their lifetime.

Acute hemorrhoids are:

Treatable by a medical professional
Require a medical diagnosis
Laboratory tests and imaging are required
\ery common between the ages of 45 to 65
Resolve over several days to a week or two

An increase in the pressure on the veins in the rectum is the primary cause of this disease. The condition may be caused due to excessive straining during bowel movement, diarrhea, irregular bowel movements, pregnancy, and sitting for long periods of time.

Symptoms

The common symptoms of thrombosed external hemorrhoid include:
Difficulty in walking, sitting, or going to the bathroom.
Itching around the anus.
Swelling or a lump around the anus.
Bleeding when having a bowel movement.

Treatment

Self-care: Consuming more fiber in the diet from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains softens the stool and makes it easier to pass. Drinking more water will prevent constipation and hep avoid straining. In addition, regular exercises can keep the bowels moving too.

Medication: Some of the conservative treatments that doctors may prescribe are using analgesic creams, topical anti-inflammatory creams, antispasmodic agents, warm baths, etc. They may include excision of external hemorrhoid, incision and evacuation of the thrombus, etc.

Specialists: For acute hemorrhoids, it is advised to consult a physician at the earliest.

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