Hemorrhoids are a rather insidious disease. The main difficulty in identifying it lies in the fact that it has a pronounced undulating flow. As a rule, bouts of pain are replaced by prolonged remission. That is why many people do not go to doctors for years, preferring to simply endure the next peak, not realizing that the disease is spreading further.
This disease is shrouded in many prejudices. Most believe that the main symptom of hemorrhoids is the presence of "bumps" protruding at the anus. But this disease can be internal, in addition, it has many signs by which it is easy to recognize before the appearance of these nodules.
In order for the ailment not to wear a chronic form, it must be started to be treated in a timely manner. To do this, you need to know the main signs of a developing disease. So, the most striking symptom of hemorrhoids is a burning sensation in the anus. This happens because hemorrhoidal nodes produce caustic mucus during prolapse, which irritates and even corrodes the skin and mucous membranes.
The second well-known symptom of hemorrhoids is the appearance of fresh red blood in the stool. Bleeding can be either episodic or permanent. It is shared not only by duration, but also by volume. Blood may remain on toilet paper or be a little noticeable on stool. The most dangerous case is when it flows down during a bowel movement. This can lead to a sharp decrease in hemoglobin in the blood.
The most painful is acute hemorrhoids. Symptoms of it, in contrast to the chronic form, are always much brighter and more pronounced. Strong tingling and obsessive, irritating pain in the anal area. These uncomfortable sensations are a consequence of the disease progressing. In this case, tingling is observed not only at the time of bowel movement, but even when walking and sitting for a long time. And in complex neglected cases, they become permanent. Another symptom of hemorrhoids in acute form is inflammatory edema. They bring severe discomfort to the patient, even with a simple sneeze.
External
hemorrhoids have specific signs
. Symptoms of it, as a rule, are already pathological in nature. It is about the loss of nodes. Initially, they are in the internal cavity of the anus. These are only the first stages of the disease. But as hemorrhoids develop, the nodes fall out. The degree of the disease can be judged by how you can put them back into the intestinal cavity: in the second stage they go away on their own, in the third they are set by hands, in the fourth only surgery can help.
And the last symptom of hemorrhoids is constipation. This symptom is not strictly specific, since it can indicate a variety of diseases. But its distinguishing feature in this case is the lack of urge to defecate. The above symptoms of hemorrhoids can occur both in a group or separately. This disease is individual in nature and largely depends on the structure of the body and immunity. But if at least one of these signs appears, you should consult a doctor for medical help. This disease never goes away on its own.