Hemorrhoids are an ailment that everyone knows about, but more often they talk about it jokingly. Unfortunately, like every disease that does not receive proper treatment, hemorrhoids have a risk of complications. Thrombosis of the hemorrhoidal node is one of the possible variants.
The causes of thrombosis of the hemorrhoidal node
The reasons for the development of thrombosis are not too diverse and are, as a rule, a consequence of external influences. It:
- general hypothermia of the body;
- increased pressure in the abdominal cavity due to heavy physical exertion, weight lifting, etc.
- abuse of alcohol and sharp or sour dishes.
To provoke the emergence of acute thrombosis of the hemorrhoidal node, and some of the body's conditions. For example, late pregnancy and the birth process, problems with defecation (constipation).
Symptoms of thrombosis of the hemorrhoidal node
The main symptom of thrombosis of the hemorrhoidal node is pain. It is felt along the rectum, intensifying when a person walks, sits, when the intestines are emptied. Parallel to the pain, there is swelling and sensation of the foreign body in the anal area, accompanied by itching. These symptoms can appear gradually, but with acute thrombosis of the hemorrhoidal node they appear suddenly and abruptly.
When the disease develops, there are bloody and mucous discharge. External hemorrhoids with thrombosis appear swollen with a dark red or cyanotic color. In particularly severe cases, they can appear areas with tissue necrosis, which are almost black.
Thrombosis of external and internal hemorrhoids
The formation of thrombosis can occur both in external hemorrhoids, and in internal hemorrhoids. External nodes in thrombosis can be painless, unpleasant sensations, in such cases, causes swelling around the sphincter.
In this case, internal hemorrhoids with thrombosis can go out ("fall out"), which causes certain difficulties in the examination. As a rule, in such cases, it is produced with the use of local anesthetics and a recystoscope.
Treatment of hemorrhoidal thrombosis
Since the complication of hemorrhoids causes a sharp drop in the quality of life, it is desirable to proceed to treatment immediately after the appearance of the first symptoms. As a rule, with timely and correctly appointed treatment, the pain symptom disappears 4-5 days after the start of treatment. A full recovery occurs in 2-4 weeks.
To treat thrombosis of the hemorrhoidal node, a comprehensive approach is used, including:
- analgesic therapy;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- blood-thinning medications.
For the treatment of thrombosis of the external hemorrhoidal site, ointments for topical administration having the aforementioned properties are used. It:
- Hepatrombin G;
- Proctosedil;
- Relief-Ultra;
- Proctogliolol.
In the treatment of thrombosis of the internal hemorrhoidal site, preference is given to preparations manufactured in the form of candles. With severe pain, it is possible to use Novocain blockade every 3-4 days.
Additionally, it is recommended to take tablets with venotensive properties. Influencing from the inside, they help improve blood circulation, which leads to the removal of swelling
- Aescin;
- Detralex.
In a complex course of the disease, surgical intervention is possible. It, as a rule, is carried out in the procedural office of the polyclinic by any proctologist, and takes a little time. This operation is performed using local anesthesia, after which the person remains functional, and a small wound heals in a short time. In addition to removing the thrombus, the doctor can also make a complete removal of the hemorrhoidal node.