Can Huaijiao Pills remove hemorrhoidal masses?

Huaijiao Pills cannot directly remove hemorrhoidal masses, but may alleviate symptoms in cases of mild hemorrhoids caused by blood heat, such as rectal bleeding and swelling pain. They are ineffective for severe prolapsed masses. If abnormalities occur, prompt medical attention is advised. Detailed analysis is as follows:

When hemorrhoids are in the early or mild stage, presenting with minor rectal bleeding and slight anal heaviness, and are diagnosed in TCM as being caused by blood heat, taking Huaijiao Pills may help. This medication contains ingredients like Huaijiao (Fructus Sophorae) and Diyu (Radix Sanguisorbae), which have functions of cooling the blood to stop bleeding and clearing the intestines to dispel wind, helping to reduce local vascular congestion, relieve rectal bleeding and swelling pain, and control symptom progression, although it cannot eliminate already-formed hemorrhoidal masses.

If hemorrhoids progress to the middle or late stages with obvious prolapsed masses that cannot be spontaneously retracted, or are accompanied by incarceration and severe pain, Huaijiao Pills are unlikely to provide therapeutic effects. At this stage, the venous plexus of the hemorrhoidal mass is severely varicose with complex pathological changes, requiring interventions such as surgical excision or injection of sclerosing agents. Relying solely on Huaijiao Pills cannot eliminate the actual hemorrhoidal tissue.

Prior to taking Huaijiao Pills, TCM syndrome differentiation by a physician is necessary. The medication should be taken according to the prescribed course and dosage regimen. Self-administration with increased dosage or prolonged use should be avoided. If symptoms do not improve after 3-5 days of medication, rectal bleeding worsens, or other discomfort occurs, the medication should be discontinued immediately and medical advice sought to select a more appropriate treatment plan.