What Hemorrhoids Look Like

Hemorrhoids are clinically divided into internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids, and mixed hemorrhoids, with different types of hemorrhoids and different hemorrhoidal patterns. Internal hemorrhoids are hemorrhoids above the dentate line, and their morphology is a submucosal mass with a softer texture that can be touched by hand. Its main symptom is painless blood in the stool, and in severe cases, the hemorrhoid core may prolapse out of the anus. External hemorrhoids are hemorrhoids below the dentate line, mainly manifested as anal mass, slightly hard texture, can be observed directly in the anus. External hemorrhoids are painful and edematous when there is inflammation, infection or thrombosis. The presence of both internal and external hemorrhoids is called mixed hemorrhoids. Mixed hemorrhoids have the common characteristics of both internal and external hemorrhoids, and the main clinical treatment measure is usually surgery. If you have any discomfort symptoms around the anus, it is recommended to go to the anorectal department of the hospital in time for examination, clear diagnosis, and under the guidance of a professional doctor, to give reasonable treatment. Do not favor to judge the disease by yourself, so as not to delay the condition and bring serious effects.