What to do if you have blood in your hemorrhoids

A common manifestation of hemorrhoids is blood in the stool. In this case, you can first choose to apply salt water for local cleaning or choose salt water for sitz baths, which can play a local anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving role. You can also use topical Yunnan Baiyao or apply hemorrhoid cream to reduce the symptoms, or you can apply hemorrhoid suppositories into the anus to reduce swelling and inflammation and relieve pain. In addition, for repeated hemorrhoids with blood in the stool may induce the occurrence of anemia, in this case you can choose surgical treatment. Traditionally, external hemorrhoids are excised, while internal hemorrhoids can be ligated. The excised external hemorrhoids should be trimmed to avoid scarring, which can lead to narrowing of the anal opening, and the wound should be changed intermittently. After each bowel movement, it should be cleaned promptly to prevent infection and to promote healing and stay away from spicy and irritating foods.