external hemorrhoids
Protruding anal veins
External hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels that form under the skin around the anus, outside the anal canal.
They can cause itching, pain, and bleeding, especially during bowel movements.
When a blood clot forms inside one, it becomes a thrombosed hemorrhoid—intensely painful and often requiring medical treatment.
The doctor diagnosed external hemorrhoids and recommended sitz baths.
- rectalOf the hindgut's end
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- painfulCausing hurt or ache
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
bowel movement · anus · blood clot · prolapsed · sitting · sitting down · cushion · rubber ring · ointment · cream · sitz bath · warm compress · ice pack · veins · bulging · burning · discomfort · straining
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