Types of hemorrhoids that you need to know and be aware of

Hemorrhoids (hemorrhoids) are common in society. Fortunately, this condition can be easily treated at home or through a doctor's consultation. However, it turns out that not all hemorrhoids are the same. There are several types of hemorrhoids that you need to be aware of, what are they?

Types of hemorrhoids that you need to know

It is estimated that 3 out of 4 adults have experienced hemorrhoid conditions. Hemorrhoids cause lumps in the anus that are reddish and cause intense burning, burning and itching.

Hemorrhoid can be differentiated based on the location and the symptoms it causes. The types of hemorrhoids are as follows.

1.Internal piles (inside)

Internal piles usually form inside the rectum and above the pectinic line, which is the boundary that divides the upper and lower anal canal in half. This type of hemorrhoid is usually mild and can heal on its own.

Although inflamed and can swell, the lump rarely comes out of the anus. In addition, this type of hemorrhoids rarely causes severe pain. If it becomes more inflamed, muscle spasms will occur more frequently and other hemorrhoid symptoms will appear but be mild.

Based on the rate of prolapse, internal hemorrhoids are divided into several stages as follows.

Stage one: the lump is inside and will bleed when you have a bowel movement.
Stage two: the lump may come out of the anus due to bowel movement and re-enter the anus spontaneously on its own.
Stage three: the lump may leave the anus, but not enter on its own. You need to push it in with your hands to get the lump back in.
Stage four: the lump has left the anus and cannot be pushed in. This is a sign that the internal hemorrhoid has developed into another type of hemorrhoid, namely prolapsed hemorrhoid.

Not all patients who experience this type of internal hemorrhoid experience significant symptoms or bleeding. However, if it has prolapsed or comes out to the surface of the anus, the lump tissue can cause irritation and itching.

2. Prolapsed piles

Internal hemorrhoids that get worse or occur repeatedly can progress to prolapse hemorrhoids. The lump in this hemorrhoid has come out of the anus and the lump cannot be returned by pushing by hand.

Symptoms of anal itching, burning, and a burning sensation in the anus will often appear. In fact, it causes a person to have difficulty defecating.

In some cases, people with this condition need to undergo surgery to remove the hemorrhoid so it doesn't cause complications.

3.External (external) piles

External hemorrhoids form under the surface of the skin around the anus. Initially, this type of hemorrhoid was not visible. However, the longer the swelling will cause a purple lump.

The symptoms are the same as for other types of hemorrhoids. Usually the pain appears suddenly and feels constant or persistent. Many patients with external hemorrhoids feel uncomfortable as if they have a lump every time they sit down.

External hemorrhoids can leave scars on the skin, which can lead to trapped dirt if not cleaned properly. This type can also lead to skin infections.

4. Thrombosed piles

This type of hemorrhoid is a complication of hemorrhoids, when a blood clot forms on the lump. This condition can occur in internal and external hemorrhoids.

Some of the signs that you will feel if you have thrombosed hemorrhoids are:

pain when sitting, walking, or having a bowel movement,
itching around the anus,
bleeding during bowel movements, and
the anus swells or grows a lump.

The blood flow around the anus is obstructed by this blood clot, which reduces the blood supply to the anal tissue. As a result, the symptoms of hemorrhoids will get worse and the hemorrhoids can break.

Thrombosed piles can also become infected, so that the tip of the anus will cause a pus-filled bulge called an anal abscess. This abscess can trigger additional symptoms such as fever.

When to see a doctor?

Whatever type of hemorrhoid you are experiencing, you should immediately go to the doctor if you experience bleeding that doesn't get better for more than a week even though you have been given medication at home.

In addition, you also have to be careful if there is a change in bowel habits and consistency and stool that is passed.

Bleeding anus is not always caused by hemorrhoids. Therefore, always check with your doctor if you experience unusual symptoms.