Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Treatment Options

External hemorrhoids that have ruptured, or ruptured and formed a blood clot, are known as thrombosed hemorrhoids. When this type of hemorrhoid becomes strangulated, you will be dealing with an extreme case, and will likely be experiencing tremendous discomfort. A thrombosed hemorrhoid will typically appear as a protruding mass in the area of the anus, which will usually be quite large, and the tissue of this mass will be highly sensitive. This painful condition is often made worse because the size and location of the hemorrhoid may be preventing regular bowel movements, and cleaning of the area will be quite challenging as well. When this condition escalates to the point of thrombosis accompanied by strangulation of the hemorrhoid, the best advice is to consult your physician.

There are a number of treatments that can be utilized to rectify thrombosed hemorrhoids, among these are several surgical procedures performed by a doctor, as well as some at home treatments. The home based remedies that are recommended most often include the use of stool softeners, daily sitz baths, and modifying eating habits, as well as bowel habits.

The benefits of sitz baths include the reduction of swelling and calming of pain in the area, thanks to the warm water, and a greater ability to thoroughly clean the area. When thrombosis is exaggerated, and strangulation is present, you may have trouble sitting, but can benefit from squatting in warm water for as long as twenty minutes, a few times daily.

Since straining will worsen this condition, stool softeners are often recommended, to prevent straining when moving your bowels. Along with the use of stool softeners, bran, and other foods rich in fiber and grain, will allow bowel movements to be produce more easily. Ensuring that you remain hydrated, by drinking ample amounts of water, is another suggestion that can help ease problems with constipation, and help your body to better digest food.

Another home remedy is to apply ice to the anus, as this will limit the blood supply that goes to the hemorrhoid, which will improve symptoms of thrombosed hemorrhoids. Along with the restriction of blood flow to the hemorrhoid, the ice will create a numbing sensation, which in turn alleviates the pain. In order to ice the area, wrap the ice pack in a cloth towel and allow it to sit for a few minutes, then place the ice right on the opening of the anus.

There are also a number of surgical procedures that are effective for treating thrombosed hemorrhoids. Rubber band ligation is the procedure that is used to treat thrombosed hemorrhoids most often, and in this procedure, the blood supply is cut off to the hemorrhoid by wrapping one or two rubber bands around its base, resulting in the hemorrhoid falling off in a week or ten days. Sclerotherapy is another alternative that concentrates on restricting the hemorrhoid’s blood supply, but utilizes a hardening agent, which is injected into the hemorrhoid.

Total removal of the hemorrhoid, called a hemorrhoidectomy, will be the final surgical option for use only when the condition is extremely serious. A hemorrhoidectomy will involve at least an overnight hospital stay, and due to its invasive nature, this surgery will have an extended recovery time, and severe pain during the healing process.