Internal hemorrhoids on inspection will not show any abnormality.
During second and third degree hemorrhoid, internal hemorrhoids may be seen only when patient strains and that too transiently and the prolapse disappears after straining is over.
During fourth degree on inspection the prolapsed piles can be seen in 3, 7 and 11 O’clock positions.
External hemorrhoid is situated outside the anal orifice and is covered by skin are well visualized.
Digital examination: cannot feel an uncomplicated internal pile unless thrombosed.
Proctoscopy Diagnosis of Hemorrhoids
The proctoscope is introduced as far as it does. The obturator is removed and with an illuminator the inside of the anal canal is visualized.
- Pedicle.
- Body of internal hemorrhoid.
- Associated external hemorrhoid.
Each internal hemorrhoid has a pedicle in the rectum just above the anorectal ring. The pedicle is covered with pale pink mucosa and through it a large tributary of the superior rectal vein can be seen.
After the pedicle, the body of the internal hemorrhoid continues distally and ends at the dentate line. The body is covered by bright red or purple mucous membrane.
Associated external hemorrhoid lies between the dentate line and the anal margin and is covered by skin.
- Dilatation of the veins at the anal verge is sometimes seen in persons of sedentary life particularly straining.
- Perianal hematoma or the thrombosed external hemorrhoids- a small clot in the perianal subcutaneous tissue can be seen superficial to the corrugator muscle. This condition is due to back pressure on the anal veins consequent upon straining at stool, coughing or lifting heavy weight. The condition appears suddenly and is very painful. It may be seen lateral to the anal margin as tense and tender swelling. If untreated, it may resolve by itself or may suppurate or may fibrose giving rise to a cutaneous tag or may burst giving rise to bleeding.
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Haemorrhoids most commonly causes pain and discomfort in the rectum and anus.
Is there any associated, prolapse of the rectum, bleeding before, during, or after stool, itching around the anus?
Do you suffer from chronic constipation?
Management:
1. You ought to eat one serving of dry fruits every day. They play a critical role in the management of haemorrhoids. Dry figs/ Raisins/ Dry apricots- have a beneficial effect on the bowel movements. They ease the elimination of waste and thereby prevent straining.
2. Drink at least 3-4 litres of water every day. Water helps the feces to soften and thereby prevents constipation. This helps reduce the pressure on the bowels especially the rectum.
3. Soak 1 tablespoon of psyllium seeds in a cup of milk for 1/2 an hour. Then consume the seeds and the milk. Psyllium seeds add bulk to feces and facilitate good bowel movement.
Aloe is an excellent homoeopathic remedy. It particularly works on the anus and the rectum, reducing a sensation of heaviness and fullness in the veins of the rectum and checks constipation along with ameliorating pain.