What is the Treatment for Thrombosed Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are typified by swollen veins near the rectal and anal regions. Thrombosed hemorrhoids are a form of hemorrhoids in which clotting of blood takes place in the swollen veins, thus causing extreme pain and discomfort. Thrombosed hemorrhoids are often considered to be one of the most severe hemorrhoid forms.

Identification

• Thrombosed hemorrhoids are easily detected through a physical examination of your rectal and anal region. In a physical exam, a doctor places a gloved finger into your rectum to check for inflamed veins.

Treatment Methods

• Surgical removal of the hemorrhoid tissue is one of the most common treatments administered to patients suffering from thrombosed hemorrhoids. Post-surgery, doctors might recommend applying over-the-counter creams containing witch hazel or cortisone, in order to prevent recurrence of the hemorrhoids.

Time Frame

• You may be advised to apply the creams for 10 to15 days after surgery.

Effects

• Over-application of over-the-counter creams may result in complications such as skin rashes, irritations, inflammation and flaking, among others.

Prevention/Solution

• According to the Mayo Clinic, having a fiber rich diet and consuming 6 to 10 glasses of water daily are some of the measures you can take to avoid development of hemorrhoids (including thrombosed hemorrhoids).