In general, hemorrhoid is divided into 2 types, namely internal hemorrhoid and outer hemorrhoid. The main difference between the two types of hemorrhoid is the location of hemorrhoid formation. What are the characteristics? Let's look at the following review.
Hemorrhoid or hemorrhoids is a common complaint. Disease with another name hemorrhoids is characterized by the appearance of a lump in the anus that can be accompanied by pain or itching in the anus, and bleeding during bowel movements. Symptoms and signs that appear can vary slightly, depending on the type of hemorrhoid that is experienced.
Types of Hemorrhoid and Characteristics
Hemorrhoid occurs when blood vessels in the large intestine (rectum) and rectum or anus swell. Based on the location and symptoms caused, hemorrhoid is divided into 2 types, namely:
Internal hemorrhoid
So called because the swelling that occurs is in the anus, precisely in the rectum. Generally, hemorrhoids do not cause pain in the rectum because there are not many nerves in the rectum.
In this hemorrhoid, the lump may not be felt and not visible from outside the anus, so rarely cause complaints. Deep hemorrhoid can also heal by itself.
This is a type of mild hemorrhoid and is usually only detected when there is blood coming out of the anus during bowel movements. Other symptoms of hemorrhoids are itching and pain in the anus. These symptoms usually only appear when the hemorrhoid in getting bigger.
External hemorrhoid
In this type of hemorrhoid, the location of the swelling is outside the rectum or rather around the anal canal. People who experience external hemorrhoid can complain of several symptoms, such as:
- Pain and heat around the anus
- Itching in the anus
- Lumps or swelling around the anus
- Bowel bleed
From the symptoms, the outer hemorrhoid feels more painful and often makes the sufferer feel uncomfortable. This is because the swollen blood vessels are under the skin around the anus, where there are more nerves in the area.
This is the result if hemorrhoid is not handled properly
If not treated properly, the two types of hemorrhoids above can get worse and progress to hemorrhoid prolapse or thrombosis. Here is the explanation:
Hemorrhoid prolapse
Called hemorrhoid prolapse if the lump has come out through the anal canal. In some cases, these lumps caused by prolapsed hemorrhoids can go back into the anus by themselves.
However, some others need to be pushed by hand to reenter. In hemorrhoid prolapse, pain in the anus will be more painful when sitting and when defecating.
Hemorrhoid thrombosis
Hemorrhoid thrombosis occurs when blood clots form in lumps of hemorrhoids. As a result, blood flow around the anus becomes obstructed because of this blood clotting, so the blood supply to the anal tissue decreases. This condition will make hemorrhoid symptoms worse.
In hemorrhoid thrombosis, lumps of hemorrhoids can appear bluish purple, and cause extreme itching and intense pain when standing, walking or defecating.
Types of internal and external hemorrhoid or hemorrhoid prolapse that are not too severe generally can still be treated with home care, such as:
- Implement a healthy diet.
- Eat more fibrous food.
- Increase drinking water.
- Don't sit for too long.
- Exercise regularly.
- Do not delay to defecate and as much as possible avoid pushing too hard when defecating.
In addition to the methods above, hemorrhoids can also be overcome by taking hemorrhoid medication or using hemorrhoids ointment that is applied to the rectum.
While hemorrhoid thrombosis requires medical treatment in the form of an external thrombectomy operation, which is a procedure to remove blood clots that are on lumps of hemorrhoids.
In addition, surgical removal of hemorrhoids is also usually necessary if large hemorrhoidal lumps or when the type of hemorrhoid inside and outside occur simultaneously.
To determine the type of drug that is suitable for use and determine whether hemorrhoid needs to be treated by surgery, you can consult with your doctor further.
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