What is the difference between internal hemorrhoids and rectal prolapse? How to prevent internal hemorrhoids?

Rectal prolapse and internal hemorrhoids are both common anorectal diseases that cause serious harm to people's lives, but the two have different emphases in their treatment methods. So what is the difference between internal hemorrhoids and rectal prolapse?

The difference between internal hemorrhoids and rectal prolapse

1. Blood in the stool. In the early stages of internal hemorrhoids, there is mostly painless blood in the stool, sometimes dripping blood, sometimes spurting blood, or blood sticking to toilet paper; while the main symptom of rectal prolapse is prolapse of the anal canal and mucosa, and blood in the stool is rare.

2. Pain. Internal hemorrhoids are generally painless in the early stages, but become incarcerated in the late stages and cause unbearable pain; and rectal prolapse is sometimes accompanied by severe pain.

3. Mucus. Internal hemorrhoids often have symptoms such as wet anus, while rectal prolapse often causes mucus to overflow from the anus. The symptoms of the two are quite similar.

4. Prolapse. Internal hemorrhoids prolapse into the hemorrhoids, which may sometimes become incarcerated in the late stages; while rectal prolapse involves the rectal mucosa, anal canal and rectum, which may reach more than ten centimeters in the late stages.

Prevention of internal hemorrhoids:

1. Eat a balanced diet, a good combination of meat and vegetables, and avoid spicy and irritating foods: Eat a balanced diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods to reduce the occurrence of hemorrhoids or alleviate symptoms. In terms of diet, you should be careful not to consume too much meat or vegetables, balance coarse and fine grains properly, and eat more vegetables and fruits rich in fiber.

2. Regular bowel movements, avoid holding back or straining: Develop a good habit of regular bowel movements, do not hold back the urge to defecate, do not strain, and reduce the symptoms of congestion in the anorectal area.

3. Combine work and rest: In work and life, you should combine work and rest. Avoid excessive fatigue, weight bearing or squatting. Try not to sit or stand for a long time. Don't let blood stagnate in the anus... Persistent exercise can promote blood circulation.

4. Anal levator exercises: Strengthening local anal exercises is very beneficial for reducing local venous congestion and varicose veins in the anus. Doing levator ani muscle exercises (rhythmically contract the anus 30-50 times before going to bed every day) and exercising the contraction ability of the levator ani muscles can prevent the occurrence of hemorrhoids.

5. Clean promptly after defecation: Soak in warm water for 30 minutes after defecation. It can not only cleanse but also promote blood circulation.