What are the symptoms of external hemorrhoids

There are many types of hemorrhoids, and external hemorrhoids are one of them. Many people cannot tell the difference between external hemorrhoids and other types of hemorrhoids. In fact, the symptoms of external hemorrhoids are very obvious. The main symptom of external hemorrhoids is pain. If not treated, it may cause more serious diseases.

1. Necrosis

Hemorrhoids are incarcerated outside the anus. Due to a series of pathological changes, local metabolic products accumulate, further aggravating local edema of the anus and aggravating the incarceration of hemorrhoids. This is a vicious cycle. Clinically, there are occasional cases where blood clots in hemorrhoids spread upward and the necrotic area extends to the rectal wall, resulting in severe sepsis in the pelvic cavity. Hemorrhoids External hemorrhoids are very harmful, and timely treatment is the most important thing.

2. Infection

After hemorrhoids are incarcerated, there are usually varying degrees of infection. Over time, mucosal erosion will occur, followed by diseases such as perianal abscess and anal fistula. In severe cases, ascending infection may occur, leading to portal vein bacteremia or even sepsis.

3. Cause gynecological diseases

When hemorrhoids protrude from the anus, secretions increase, inducing anal pruritus or anal eczema. Female patients may also suffer from gynecological diseases.

4. Pain

Because sarcoma-like objects will appear in the affected area, which is also one of the common symptoms. Many patients will feel obvious pain when this thing appears.

5. Others

The pain during defecation and the need to endure the pain create a vicious cycle that can eventually lead to liver and kidney disease, anal fissures, colorectal cancer, etc.