Distinguishing internal hemorrhoids from external hemorrhoids is mainly analyzed in terms of the location of the hemorrhoids and the symptoms. Internal hemorrhoids are above the dentate line and external hemorrhoids are below the dentate line. Internal hemorrhoids are different from external hemorrhoids in that they bleed easily, and there is a big difference in the specifics.
1. Internal hemorrhoids: internal hemorrhoids occur above the dentate line, and the surface of the hemorrhoidal nucleus is covered by rectal mucosa. The symptoms of internal hemorrhoids mainly include bleeding and prolapse.
2. External hemorrhoids: external hemorrhoids occur below the dentinal line, and the surface of the hemorrhoidal nucleus is covered by the skin of the anal canal. Symptoms of external hemorrhoids mainly include swelling, pain, anal lumps, itching, etc. In a few cases, there may be bleeding and accompanied by severe pain.
The difference between internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids is large and relatively easy to distinguish, and it is recommended that the patient, once discovered, actively go to the anorectal department of the hospital for medical treatment to avoid delaying the condition.