When compare to other types of hemorrhoids thrombosed hemorrhoids is very rare. But the good thing is that it is not dangerous but in the beginning it appears threating. But the only bad thing associated with this hemorrhoids condition is the pain which is very severe when compare to other types of hemorrhoids. In this article we will explore thrombosed hemorrhoid and most importantly the way to heal it.
What is thrombosed hemorrhoids and how it looks different from other types of this anal condition?
Thrombosed is basically an external hemorrhoid but the only difference is the formation of blood clot inside the hemorrhoids.
Symptoms of Thrombosed External Hemorrhoids
Basically there is existence of lump or marble like shape covering the anus. The main unwanted things it can cause are severe pain, swelling in the anus area and also sometime there is bleeding. Another important symptom of this condition is that medicine is not working on it. The reason for this medicine failure to work on external thrombosed hemorrhoid is the lack of access to the problematic area as the problem exists inside the swelling blood clot.
Another difference between ordinary external hemorrhoid and thrombosed external hemorrhoids is that thrombosed hemorrhoid appears on a very dark red or purple color. For the people dealing with this condition for first time it is very scary for them.
Another symptom of thrombose is the mucus of blood in stool or when on paper when clean yourself after passing the stool.
Causes of Thrombosed Hemorrhoids
The causes of this type of hemorrhoid are the same external and internal hemorrhoids. As we know there are there are 4 stages of external hemorrhoids and this is the 4 and final stage of this condition. The main causes of this unwanted condition include;
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Family history
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- IBS
- Ulcerative colitis
- Sitting/standing for long time
- Anal Intercourse
How To Prevent Thrombosed Hemorrhoids?
The following things will prevent occurrence of this condition if you have not experience this situation or if you already have this condition then it will keep you safe in future.
- Healthy life style and changes to your routine activity which can cause this unwanted condition such as bad food habits and working styles
- Intake sufficient amount of fiber in your daily food, it will prevent constipation and keep you bowl movements regular
- More liquids, minimum 8 glasses of water daily
- Include exercise in your daily routine but avoid those exercises which are not good for hemorrhoids; all those exercise which put strain on your anal area, brisk walking is the best and recommended!
- Attend toilet on urge don’t postpone it.
For the most part a thrombosed external hemorrhoid will start to clear itself up within a couple of days. But there are working home remedies to heal this condition. Now let’s move to most important part of this page the natural homed remedies for healing Thrombosed External Hemorrhoids:
#1 Warm Bath
For getting temporary relief put an ice pack on the affected it will provide instant relief.
#2 Witch Hazel
Witch hazel pant carries important natural properties of healing skin condition and most importantly best for inflammation. So witch hazel can reduce hemorrhoid pain and inflammation.
# 3 Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera plant carries exceptional natural benefits for dealing with different types of inflammatory condition so you can also use it in this situation. Apply a cut of half piece of Aloe Vera to the thrombosed hemorrhoid.
#4 Psyllium Husk
It is one of the natural source of fiber; a best thing for dealing with constipation and easy bowl movement. It is also effective against bleeding.
#5 Proper Diets
Besides other prompting factors bad diet also plays a curial role in developing the hemorrhoids. You should avoid food that are not gut friendly, avoid food such as as junk food, processed food and other foods fall in this category. Similarly drinks which can disturb your food digestion process such as too much of coffee, tea, and carbonated drinks… include in your food items which are fiber rich, easy to digest and preventing constipation. You should include foods in your diet that can reduce your constipation of if you have frequent diarrhea because of some gut problem then it is also necessary to tailor your food habit to reduce this occurrence of diarrhea.