Pain and discomfort are two common symptoms of thrombosed hemorrhoids.
This variety of hemorrhoid is hard to ignore, but at our medical practice we specialize in mitigating the effects of these potentially debilitating formations.
- Thrombosed hemorrhoids are a subset of the hemorrhoid family
- They are known to cause many uncomfortable symptoms
What are Thrombosed Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are inflamed, enlarged veins that are located in the anus and rectum. The majority of hemorrhoids drain naturally, but in some cases can lead to blood clots, or thromboses. These clots are collections of special clotting agents called platelets, in addition to blood proteins and other substances. This material may form tough, durable lumps of blood that become trapped in anal and rectal veins. The frequent result is swelling, distention, bleeding, pain, and even necrosis.
Thrombosed hemorrhoids form both internally and externally. Internal varieties may form in the venous pads of the rectum, but if swollen enough may protrude from the body. External varieties form on the anus, and because of their positioning may require specialized therapies.