What happens if hemorrhoids become severe?

I believe many people have a certain understanding of hemorrhoids. It is the most common chronic disease of the anus. As age increases, the chance of hemorrhoids increases. Hemorrhoids can occur at any age. Therefore, there is a saying that nine out of ten men have hemorrhoids. Besides being uncomfortable, hemorrhoids are also very embarrassing. So what happens if the hemorrhoids are severe?

Hemorrhoidal bleeding is also an early sign of intestinal malignancy. Since blood in the stool is similar to hemorrhoidal bleeding, it is difficult for ordinary people to distinguish it. In addition, some people do not pay enough attention to it, so early malignant tumors are easily overlooked and lead to tragedy.

1. General treatment of hemorrhoids:

Generally, hemorrhoids and anal fissures can be caused by standing, sitting, squatting for long periods of time, staying up late, fatigue, spicy and stimulating food, heatiness, and hardened stools, so try to avoid these factors. Pay attention to a light diet, eat more fresh vegetables, bananas, pears, etc., do not eat chili peppers and drink white wine, eat less beef, mutton and seafood, keep the stool soft and unobstructed, which will greatly reduce the incidence of hemorrhoids.

2. Conservative treatment of hemorrhoids:

It is mainly used for asymptomatic dormant hemorrhoids, early stage hemorrhoids and grade I and II internal hemorrhoids. Patients only need to adjust their diet structure, increase fiber foods, develop good bowel habits, keep bowel movements smooth and their anus clean. Usually no specific treatment is required.

3. Drug treatment of hemorrhoids:

If medication is required, oral or topical medications can be used to improve the condition; oral medications can relieve local itching and discomfort symptoms. For thrombosed external hemorrhoids and inflammatory external hemorrhoids, the pain can sometimes be relieved without surgery after local hot compresses and topical medications.

4. Surgical treatment of hemorrhoids:

Surgical treatment of hemorrhoidal bleeding is mainly suitable for symptomatic grade II internal hemorrhoids and grade III and IV internal hemorrhoids that are no longer reversible in terms of pathological anatomy or physiological function, as well as acute hemorrhoidal diseases, such as incarcerated hemorrhoids, necrotic hemorrhoids, acute bleeding internal hemorrhoids, acute extensive thrombosis, mixed hemorrhoids, and external hemorrhoids with obvious symptoms and signs.

After reading the article above, we should have a certain understanding of the treatment methods for hemorrhoids. We also know that if hemorrhoids have bleeding symptoms, it means that the condition is very serious, so we need to pay attention to it. It is best to receive treatment as soon as possible after the symptoms appear to avoid threatening our health.