Thrombosed Hemorrhoids Treatments

Hemorrhoids are characterized by swelling of veins located in the anal and rectal regions. In thrombosed hemorrhoids clotting of blood takes place in the swollen veins, thus resulting in extreme pain and discomfort. Thrombosed hemorrhoids are considered to be a severe form of hemorrhoids. Treatments like surgery are available to treat the condition effectively.

Identification

• Thrombosed hemorrhoids can be easily detected through a physical checkup of your rectal and anal regions. In a physical exam a doctor inserts his gloved finger through your rectum to feel for any swollen veins in the region.

Treatment Methods

• Surgical removal of thrombosed hemorrhoids is a common treatment type. Post-surgery your doctor may recommend you apply over-the-counter hemorrhoid creams in order to avoid recurrence of the condition, and to reduce the itching symptom typical with hemorrhoids.

Time Frame

• You might be advised to apply the over-the-counter creams for 10 to 12 days post-surgery.

Complications

• Over-applying the hemorrhoid creams may cause skin rashes, irritations, inflammation and flaking of the skin.

Prevention/Solution

• The Mayo Clinic reports that eating a diet rich in fiber and drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water daily are some of the methods you can take to prevent the development of hemorrhoids (including thrombosed hemorrhoids).