Many people may not know that there are different types of hemorrhoids. The ones that remain inside of the rectal area are hemorrhoids that may not cause any pain or bleeding and a person may not know that they have them. If they do suffer from the effects of hemorrhoids that are internal they may be called prolapsed or strangulate hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids that protrude from the rectum are painful, can bleed, and itch.

There is a certain type of hemorrhoid that protrudes outside of the rectum which is very painful and is called a thrombosed hemorrhoid. These are one of the most painful hemorrhoids there are. The pain has been compared to a kidney stone or even childbirth. Thrombosed hemorrhoids are caused by a blood clot on the exterior of the anal area which blocks blood flow. When the blood staying in one spot for a long period of time it can turn into a blood clot. This is why it is important to move around often if you have external hemorrhoids.

This is a condition that you should see your physician about. This can be a serious problem. There is the possibility that the blood clot may need to cut out or drained if it doesn’t dissolve quickly on its own. In the mean time you can try ice packs, or a sitz bath which can be purchased at your local drugstore and take something for the pain and inflammation.

Ways to avoid thrombosed hemorrhoids are to eat a proper diet with fiber, exercise, avoid straining, and keep your body hydrated to ensure free flowing bowel movements that don’t require you to strain.

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