What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?
Jul 02, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Jingxiang
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, the main symptoms of hemorrhoids include bleeding, anal pain, anal itching, prolapse of hemorrhoidal masses, and difficulty in defecation. If discomfort symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek timely medical treatment at a regular hospital. If hemorrhoids are present, it is advised to seek medical attention promptly and, under a doctor's guidance, use medications such as Zhisuening Tablets, Qinghuo Zhimai Tablets, or Hua Jiao Pills, or undergo surgical treatment if necessary. Maintain good anal hygiene in daily life.
Generally, the main symptoms of hemorrhoids include bleeding, anal pain, anal itching, prolapse of hemorrhoids, and difficulty in defecation. If discomfort symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek timely treatment at a regular hospital. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Hematochezia: During or after defecation, patients often notice bright red blood on toilet paper or dripping blood after bowel movements, which is one of the most common symptoms of hemorrhoids.
2. Anal pain: Patients may experience severe pain in the anal area, especially worsening after defecation or prolonged sitting. This is mainly due to inflammation of the hemorrhoids or thrombosis, which stimulates nerve endings around the anus, causing local inflammatory reactions and pain.
3. Anal itching: The skin around the anus may develop eczema and itching due to irritation from secretions. Patients with hemorrhoids may experience moist perianal skin and subsequent itching due to increased secretions.
4. Prolapse of hemorrhoids: In patients with internal or mixed hemorrhoids, when the hemorrhoids progress to a certain stage, the hemorrhoidal mass may protrude from the anus. This typically occurs after defecation, and the prolapsed hemorrhoid may spontaneously reduce or require manual repositioning.
5. Difficulty in defecation: Some patients with hemorrhoids may experience difficulty in passing stools, mainly due to the hemorrhoidal mass compressing the rectum, affecting normal defecation function, leading to constipation or poor bowel movement.
If suffering from hemorrhoids, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and, under a doctor's guidance, use medications such as Zhisuning Tablets, Qinghuo Zhimai Tablets, or Huaikao Pills, or undergo surgical treatment if necessary. In daily life, maintain anal hygiene, avoid prolonged sitting, and consume more high-fiber foods and adequate water.
