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External Hemorrhoids

We, GastroDoxs, in Jersey Village, are providing the least invasive and most gentle management of the external hemorrhoids on the latest methods and hence will provide prompt-relief and individualized care to your locality and consequently you will not be subjected to traveling a long distance before you can resume normal life.

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Symptoms

What Are External Hemorrhoids?

External hemorrhids are inflamed swollen gills of the anus solely under the skin. They can be extremely sensitive and tender and sore when sitting and passing of stools.

Common Symptoms

The external hemorrhoid may be mild hemorrhage, moderate hemorrhage and even severe hemorrhage but you may have:

  • Pain/sharp/burning during bowel movements
  • Urgentia or anal irritation or itching
  • It is either a small bump or lump of the skin that you can feel in the anal aperture
  • Wiping red blood on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl is dark-red

Causes

Increased pressure in the lower rectum leads to the external hemorrhoids which brings protrusion of the vein walls hence bulging beneath the skin.

  • Difficulties in stool evacuation (generally constipation)
  • Spending a lot of time in the cans
  • Overweight condition or pregnancy
  • Frequent strenuous labor
  • Reduced intake of fluids and low fiber food
Treatment

Treatment Options for External Hemorrhoids in Jersey Village

Treatment involves home treatment, lifestyle change and pharmacologic therapy:

  • Sitz baths: Following 15 minutes of warm water 2-3 times a day are relaxing to the pain and swelling.
  • Topical therapy: apply over-the-counter creams and wipes on the surface; carefully clean and dry the exterior of the anus; apply Preparation H sparingly to the anus.
  • High fiber diet: Consume fruits, vegetables, and whole grains so that stool would be soft and the bowel movements would be smooth.
  • Hydration: Make up as much water as can so as to avoid straining and constipation.
  • Stool softeners: To resolve the hard stools, it is possible to think of the concept of fiber supplement or weak laxatives.
  • Cold compresses: Use ice or cold packs to the painful part of the body to remove the pain and swelling.
  • Minimal surgical interventions: In-office surgeries such as sclerotherapy, or infrared coagulation of recalcitrant extra-hepatic hemorrhoids.
  • Surgery: acute or recurrent: hemorrhoidectomy or stapled hemorrhoidopexy.

Why Choose GastroDoxs?

GastroDoxs offers the best delivery of the diagnostics and treatment of the abdominal distention and the associated conditions with the focus on the patient-centered approach and the full range of the solutions to the designated field of the digestive health. We have our values in philosophy of caring and personalized care to ensure that you experience long-term relief and better quality of life.

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Bharat Pothuri

About the Author

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distinction between internal and external hemorrhoid?

Extravagant hemorrhoids occur beneath the skin in the anus area and can be so painful, itchy or swollen. Internal hemorrhoids are found within the rectum and they tend to not be felt and can also be bleeding.

Why not tie outside hemorrhoids?

The rectal tissue is laced with rubber bands. Too fragile and exposed extravagant tissue of the hemorrhoids is worthless and painful banding.

Do you experience bleeding external hemorrhoids?

Yes. The external hemorrhoids may cause bright red blood to be released when the skin is irritated by wiping excessive or the bowel passed.

I shrink hemorrhoids in four eight hours?

Warm sitz bath, cold compress, over the counter cream, mild cleansing and high fiber diet. The outcomes are not as consistent and a lot of patients progress rapidly.

How do I apply Preparation H?

Clean the anus with a towel. Then put Preparation H in clean finger or applicator - on outside part of hemorrhoid, as instructed.

This is an external hemorrhoid (which is what is the ICD-10 code of external hemorrhoids)?

The ICD-10 code of other specified hemorrhoids, including external is K64.8.

Can the hemorrhoids be wilted externally?

Yes. Small external hemorrhoids can be treated by home based interventions like sitz bath, dietary and topical interventions. Medical treatment is possible either with chronic or acute forms.

Do you still experience painless hemorrhoids?

Even painless hemorrhoids would not spurt or get sore. Any hemorrhoid should be examined in order to avoid the complications and other possible diseases.

And where shall I see pictures of hemorrhoids?

A lot of medical sites of reputable institutions can be found on the Internet, where the references are made to pictures, yet, with the help of a specialist, it is possible to guarantee the personal analysis and personal guidance.

Do they go away completely?

The other protrusions of the external hemorrhoids are small and temporary and disappear with a little treatment. Low invasive procedures and office treatment would be used to relieve in the long term in case of recurrence or persistence.

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