What is the difference between anal prolapse and hemorrhoids?

Rectal prolapse and hemorrhoids are two common diseases in the anorectal department. Since the clinical manifestations of these two diseases are similar, people often confuse the two diseases, and when they take treatment measures, they may not be able to solve their pain in the most correct and quickest way. Rectal prolapse is also known as rectal prolapse. It is a symptom in which swollen substances fall off the anus when a person defecates, and the substances need to be put back into the anus after defecation. Hemorrhoids refer to the symptom of a protruding mass of flesh in the anus, and there may be bleeding during defecation. The following is a detailed introduction to the difference between rectal prolapse and hemorrhoids.

Rectal prolapse and hemorrhoids (internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids, mixed hemorrhoids) are both common diseases in the anorectal department. Sometimes anorectal prolapse needs to be differentiated from annular hemorrhoids: the mucosa of rectal prolapse is annular, with a smooth surface, and the anal sphincter is relaxed; while annular hemorrhoids are plum petal-shaped, and the sphincter is not relaxed. Anal itching is caused by adverse stimulation, and the anus should be kept clean. You can ask a doctor to check it out. Whether it is rectal prolapse or hemorrhoids, measures need to be taken to prevent it from getting worse. Severe cases require surgical treatment.

Distinguishing categories:

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Hemorrhoids are a common disease located in the anal area. They are soft venous masses formed by the expansion and bending of the venous plexus under the mucosa of the terminal rectum and under the skin of the anal canal.

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Rectal prolapse, also known as "rectal prolapse", refers to a disease in which the rectal mucosa or rectum prolapses outside the anus.

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Pain: In the early stages of hemorrhoids, you won't feel any pain, but in the later stages it will become unbearable; rectal prolapse is painless at all.

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Prolapse: Hemorrhoids are caused by the hemorrhoids, which will have symptoms of incarceration in the late stage; while rectal prolapse is caused by the rectal mucosa, which will fall off by more than ten centimeters in the late stage.

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Blood in the stool: In the early stages of hemorrhoids, there will be painless blood in the stool, spotting and other symptoms; rectal prolapse is generally the prolapse of the rectal mucosa, without blood in the stool.

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Mucus: Hemorrhoids are usually accompanied by moisture around the anus; rectal prolapse is extremely moist, with mucus even flowing out of the anus.

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Whether it is hemorrhoids or rectal prolapse, you should seek medical attention in time and take effective treatment measures. Develop good living habits and eat a light diet.

Surgical treatment is more effective: this is the most traditional and most common treatment method, and there are many types of it, such as injection, laser therapy, etc. In addition, injection therapy is also a good treatment for hemorrhoids. The injections commonly used in clinical practice mainly include sclerosing and atrophic agents and hemorrhoidal necrotic and exfoliative agents. Sclerosing agents are suitable for internal hemorrhoids of all stages and are currently commonly used in clinical practice. However, after the aseptic inflammatory reaction caused by the drug disappears, the fibrosis contraction and squeezing effects gradually ease, and hemorrhoids are prone to recurrence. The unique therapeutic advantages of PPH surgery are: minimally invasive, less pain, less bleeding, quick recovery, no need for hospitalization, and no impact on work and study. It is currently one of the best choices for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe annular hemorrhoids. Fry the raw tofu dregs in a pan until they are dry and crumbed. Take 9 grams each time with sugar water, 3 times a day. This prescription originates from "Wei Shi Fang" and can be used to treat blood sores. Please go to a local regular tertiary hospital for examination. After the cause of the disease is determined, the doctor will treat it symptomatically according to the condition. The treatment effect will be better and the charges will be more fair and reasonable.