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Symptoms of Hemorrhoids

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  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Hemorrhoids: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Although hemorrhoids may be asymptomatic, they characteristically cause painless, intermittent bleeding, which occurs on defecation. Bright red blood appears on stool or on toilet paper due to injury of the fragile mucosa covering the hemorrhoid. These first-degree hemorrhoids may itch because of poor anal hygiene. When second-degree hemorrhoids prolapse, they’re usually painless and spontaneously return to the anal canal following defecation. Third-degree hemorrhoids cause constant discomfort and prolapse in response to any increase in intra-abdominal pressure. They must be manually reduced. Thrombosis of external hemorrhoids produces sudden rectal pain and a subcutaneous, large, firm lump that the patient can feel. If hemorrhoids cause severe or recurrent bleeding, they may lead to secondary anemia with significant pallor, fatigue, and weakness; however, such systemic complications are rare.

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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005

Hemorrhoids: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

❑ Internal hemorrhoids may produce no symptoms. They characteristically cause painless, intermittent bleeding during defecation. Bright red blood appears in stools or on toilet paper because of injury to the fragile mucosa covering the hemorrhoid.

❑ When hemorrhoids prolapse, they’re usually painless and spontaneously return to the anal canal after defecation.

❑ External hemorrhoids cause constant discomfort and prolapse in response to any increase in intra-abdominal pressure. They can be manually reduced. Thrombosis of external hemorrhoids produces sudden rectal pain and a large, firm, subcutaneous lump that the patient can feel.

Hemorrhoids seldom cause severe bleeding leading to anemia.

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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003

Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Hemorrhoids:

Although many people have hemorrhoids, not all experience symptoms. The most common symptom of internal hemorrhoids is bright red blood covering the stool, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl. However, an internal hemorrhoid may protrude through the anus outside the body, becoming irritated and painful. This is known as a protruding hemorrhoid.

Symptoms of external hemorrhoids may include painful swelling or a hard lump around the anus that results when a blood clot forms. This condition is known as a thrombosed external hemorrhoid.

In addition, excessive straining, rubbing, or cleaning around the anus may cause irritation with bleeding and/or itching, which may produce a vicious cycle of symptoms. Draining mucus may also cause itching. (Source: excerpt from Hemorrhoids: NIDDK)

Hemorrhoids as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions

When considering symptoms of Hemorrhoids, it is also important to consider Hemorrhoids as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Hemorrhoids may cause:

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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Hemorrhoids. This signs and symptoms information for Hemorrhoids has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Hemorrhoids signs or Hemorrhoids symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Hemorrhoids may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Hemorrhoids symptoms.


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