Internal Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids can be of two types – external hemorrhoids and internal hemorrhoids. Unlike external hemorrhoids where a lump is formed in the anal or rectal region, and which is accompanied by a lot of pain, internal hemorrhoids are not painful. The reason is that there is no sense of pain in the visceral nerves. The only thing to account for is the pressure put on the visceral nerves.

Site of the internal hemorrhoids

The site of the internal hemorrhoids is the anal passageway that is situated above the line of dentate.

Description of internal hemorrhoids

There will definitely be a sense of vague discomfort. And while you are passing stool and the stool happens to be hard, it might rupture the internal hemorrhoid and this may result in a bit of bleeding.

In rare cases which are known as prolapsed internal hemorrhoid, the latter will stick out of the anus. In this case the internal hemorrhoid will appear as grape like small masses outside the anus and you will experience severe pain.

Symptoms of internal hemorrhoids

Unlike external hemorrhoids, the symptoms of internal hemorrhoids can take a very serious turn. The first symptom that is noticed is bleeding without any pain and the other symptom is protrusion or sticking out when stool is being passed through the anus.

There may also be bright red drops of blood on the toilet paper if you vigorously rub that area or you may see bright red drops of blood in the toilet bowl or maybe your stool will be mixed with blood.

Some other symptoms of hemorrhoids are itching and a desire to scratch himself, irritation and a sensation of burning, a sense of discomfort and pain.

Treatment of internal hemorrhoids

The natural modes of treatment are the best treatments for hemorrhoids because they can offer immediate relief from the excruciating pain. If the size of the internal hemorrhoid is small, it will be cured fast and if they are larger, they will take time to heal. But the condition is completely treatable. If everything else fails, there is the option of surgery and other treatments like sclerotherapy, hemorrhoidectomy, rubber band ligation etc.