How to heal mixed hemorrhoids naturally
Disease description:
Recently, I've noticed blood during bowel movements, along with some pain and swelling around the anus. The doctor diagnosed it as mixed hemorrhoids. I would like to know whether mixed hemorrhoids can heal on their own without treatment.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Jingxiang
Mixed hemorrhoids usually cannot heal on their own, as they involve pathological features of both internal and external hemorrhoids, with the internal and external components fused together and connected by shared blood vessels. Treating only the internal portion without addressing the external hemorrhoids often leads to impaired circulation in the external region, causing swelling or even thrombosis. For mixed hemorrhoids, if symptoms are mild, self-management strategies such as increasing dietary fiber intake, warm sitz baths, maintaining anal hygiene, and applying traditional Chinese medicine topically may help alleviate discomfort. However, these methods cannot completely cure mixed hemorrhoids. If symptoms persist or worsen, timely medical consultation is recommended, and treatment should be pursued according to a physician's advice, including medication or surgical intervention. The likelihood of spontaneous recovery from mixed hemorrhoids is low; therefore, patients should actively seek appropriate treatment to avoid disease progression.
