Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Information and Treatment Options
Many people suffer from hemorrhoids (about 50% by age 50), so if you are dealing with this sometimes embarrassing condition then you are not alone. There are also many different types and grades of hemorrhoids and thrombosed hemorrhoids are among some of the most painful.
What is a thrombosed hemorrhoid?
A thrombosed hemorrhoid is simply a hemorrhoid that has developed a blood clot. They are not dangerous, but look frightening and are painful. Sometimes they can bleed as well. The good news is that most thrombosed hemorrhoids will resolve themselves in about a week. If the pain becomes unbearable you should see a doctor. Also, any time you have anal bleeding you should also see a doctor to make sure what you have is indeed hemorrhoids and not something more dangerous like colorectal cancer. Most of the time the bleeding will be caused by hemorrhoids, but it is always good to be safe.
Thrombosed hemorrhoid treatment.
There are several steps that you can take at home to treat a thrombosed hemorrhoid. If you are in a lot of pain, one of the first things you should do is take Tylenol. You want to avoid NSAIDS such as ibuprofen, because they can make the bleeding worse. Next, you will want to use a cold pack on the affected area. If the area is hard to reach with ice, then you may want to get a product called Hemmor-ice, which is basically an insertable ice pack. The ice will really help to alleviate the pain.
Another thing that you may find helpful is using a hemorrhoid cream or suppository. The suppositories work particularly well for thrombosed hemorrhoids, because they make elimination much easier which is very important when you have a lot of pain. Finally, taking warm baths (no bubbles) can really help to soothe the painful area.
There are also surgical options available if the pain is unbearable. If you go to the doctor or emergency room, they can often cut out the clot and give you nearly instant pain relief.
Thromobosed hemorrhoids can be very painful, but these steps should help.
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Filed under Hemorroid Relief by on Oct 30th, 2009. 
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