digestive disorders
Hemorrhoids
Symptoms of Hemorrhoids
External hemorrhoidsform a lump on the anus. If a blood clot forms (called a thrombosed external hemorrhoid), the lump becomes larger and is more painful and more swollen than a hemorrhoid that is not thrombosed. Internal hemorrhoidsoften do not cause a visible lump or pain, but they can bleed. Bleeding from internal hemorrhoids typically occurs with bowel movements, causing blood-streaked stool or toilet paper. The blood may turn water in the toilet bowl red. However, the amount of blood is usually small, and hemorrhoids rarely lead to severe blood loss or anemia. Hemorrhoids may discharge mucus and create a feeling that the rectum is not completely emptied after a bowel movement. Itching in the anal region ( Anal Itching or pruritus ani) is usually not a symptom of hemorrhoids, but itching may develop if hemorrhoids make proper cleansing of the anal region difficult. Hemorrhoids may become inflamed or thrombosed. Internal hemorrhoids may bleed. 