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Were you looking for information about Hemorrhoid Symptoms? Hemroids symptoms is a common misspelling of hemorrhoid symptoms.
Hemorrhoid symptoms vary among different people, and not all people with hemorrhoids experience symptoms. In general, symptoms of hemorrhoids are mild and disappear within a few days. The symptoms a person experiences will depend on several factors, such as the type of hemorrhoids and whether there are any complications. Hemorrhoids are usually not dangerous or life-threatening.
Symptoms of internal hemorrhoids usually include bright-red blood covering the stool, on the toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl. Unlike internal hemorrhoids, which are usually not painful, external hemorrhoids can be quite painful. Symptoms of external hemorrhoids may include painful swelling or a hard lump around the anus that results when a blood clot forms.
If bleeding lasts for more than a couple of days, it's important to see your healthcare provider. He or she can perform an exam to see if your symptoms are in fact hemorrhoids or another condition.
(For more information, click Hemorrhoid Symptoms to read the full eMedTV article on this topic. This article describes the differences between internal and external hemorrhoid symptoms and also talks about things that can trigger these symptoms.)
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD