An Overview of Hemorrhoid Symptoms
Hemorrhoids are the most common problem that occur within the anus and rectum. In fact, over 50 percent of people over the age of 50 has hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoid symptoms vary among different people, and not all people with hemorrhoids experience symptoms. However, there are several factors that can determine the specific hemorrhoid symptoms a person has. Some of these factors include the:
- Type of hemorrhoids (see Types of Hemorrhoids)
- Severity of hemorrhoids
- Complications (if any) that occur, such as a blood clot or infection.
Hemorrhoids usually are not dangerous or life-threatening. In most cases, hemorrhoid symptoms will go away within a few days.
Internal Versus External Hemorrhoid Symptoms
Internal Hemorrhoids
The most common symptom of
internal hemorrhoids is bright-red blood covering the stool, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl.
Other internal hemorrhoids symptoms may include:
- Feeling of vague anal discomfort
- Feeling of fullness after a bowel movement.
Pain is not a common symptom of internal hemorrhoids. However, an internal hemorrhoid may protrude through the anus outside the body, becoming irritated and painful. This is known as a protruding hemorrhoid. If not treated, a protruding internal hemorrhoid may remain outside the anus. In this case, the person may complain of constant soiling of underwear.
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