Cómo identificar los diferentes tipos de hemorroides

Las hemorroides internas se encuentran dentro del recto. Dado que en esa zona hay muy pocos nervios sensibles al dolor, es posible que ni siquiera te des cuenta de que están ahí hasta que empiecen a causar síntomas.

• The Primary Sign: The most common indicator of an internal hemorrhoid is painless rectal bleeding. You might notice bright red blood on the toilet paper or in the bowl after a bowel movement.
• Protrusion: Sometimes, an internal hemorrhoid can stretch and bulge outside the anal opening. This is known as a prolapsed hemorrhoid. These can become irritated and painful if they stay outside the body.

Las hemorroides externas se encuentran debajo de la piel que rodea el ano. A diferencia de las internas, esta zona está repleta de nervios sensibles al dolor, por lo que suelen resultar mucho más molestas en la vida cotidiana.

• Symptoms: You will likely experience itching, burning, or a general sense of discomfort.
• Physical Feel: You may feel a hard, sensitive lump near the anal opening. These are often aggravated by sitting for long periods or by the friction of wiping.

Una hemorroide trombosada se produce cuando la sangre acumulada dentro de una hemorroide externa forma un coágulo (trombo). Aunque suene alarmante, se trata de una complicación habitual, aunque muy dolorosa.

• Identification: These usually appear as a bluish or purple lump that is firm to the touch.
• The Pain Factor: The pain is often sudden and severe. If you find it difficult to walk, sit, or go to the bathroom due to intense localized pain, a blood clot is a likely culprit.

It is easy to misidentify a hemorrhoid for something else, such as an anal fissure or even a skin tag. This is why a professional evaluation is the most important tool in your kit. Trying to treat a fissure with a hemorrhoid cream, for example, won’t solve the underlying problem.

En «Your Friendly Proctologist», nuestro objetivo es determinar con exactitud cuál es el problema para poder aplicar el tratamiento adecuado. Ya se trate de un problema interno menor que requiera la colocación de una banda elástica o de un problema externo más grave que exija un enfoque más directo, acertar con el diagnóstico desde el principio te ahorrará días de molestias innecesarias.

The identification process is just the beginning. Most hospital-based surgeons won’t see you for over a month after a diagnosis or procedure. Our protocol is built on accessibility. 11 years of experience has shown that patients recover better when they have direct access to their surgeon. We provide concierge-level service where you have 24/7 access to your doctor, ensuring that once you identify the problem, the solution is managed with your comfort as the priority.

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