How long does it take for a small meatball of hemorrhoid to disappear

Small meatballs on hemorrhoids usually do not disappear of their own accord, but they may gradually shrink if they are treated. The main symptoms of hemorrhoids are swollen hemorrhoids and the appearance of small meatballs in the anus. The small meatballs on internal hemorrhoids can be retracted in time after they have prolapsed, but it does not mean that the small meatballs will disappear and they will still prolapse repeatedly after a bowel movement. Usually, it can be relieved in about 2 weeks and the small meatballs will gradually shrink, and if necessary, internal hemorrhoid ligation can also be performed. Thrombosed external hemorrhoids are painful, and the swelling usually subsides in about 2 weeks and the meatballs shrink. If surgical excision is performed, it will disappear after surgery. If surgical treatment is not performed, the swelling can also be significantly reduced and the meatballs gradually shrink in 2 weeks by applying local ointment. In addition, it is recommended that patients should pay attention to maintaining perianal hygiene and strengthening the contraction exercise of the anal levator muscle, which can effectively relieve the symptoms, while serious cases need to be surgically removed at regular hospitals for anorectal surgery.