Question 1

just had my thrombosed hemorrhoid drained 8 hrs ago and was not prescribed any pain killer or given any advice on how to relieve the pain. any suggestions on how to tough it out until my apt tomorrow afternoon when they change out the dressings?

Accepted Answer

Wound pain: Draining a hemorrhoid is a surgical procedure that creates a wound.  Ibuprofen (adult dose is 400 - 600 mg every 6 hours) is a good first medication.  Wet a wash cloth, put in the freezer until cold, apply to wound to reduce bleeding and inflammation.  Re-apply cold every hour.  Avoid sitting and bearing down.  ADD Tylenol (acetaminophen) 650 mg every 6 hours if Adult.  Preparation H applied topically.

Question 2

had a thrombosed external hemorrhoid drained on 07/26/21. i apply steroid cream as advised but it constantly burns/stings. end of day it burns worse from where the hemorrhoid was to vaginal opening. what can i do for relief?

Accepted Answer

: You need warm sitz bath 3 times a day, 10-15 minutes each time. You should use the steroid cream along with preparation H rapid relief which contains lidocaine to numb the area.

Question 3

i had a thrombosed external hemorrhoid drained. since then i have had stinging sharp burning pain. bath & tylenol have not worked. dr out of office, insta care said beyond their care. what do i do go to hospital, i am to that point with burn pain?

Accepted Answer

: With any "draining" of a hemorrhoid, infection is possible.  You will need an exam for evaluation, so go to an ED , where proper treatment can be rendered.

Question 4

hi doctors, was just wondering what is a thrombosis hemorrhoid?

Accepted Answer

Thrombosis: A hemorrhoid is a enlarged vein at the anus or in the lower rectum. Internal hemorrhoids are deep to the anus. External hemorrhoids are outside of the anus.  A hemorrhoid is a bump that can cause pain, bleeding and may be itchy. A thrombosed hemorrhoid contains a clot which causes redness ; ^ pain.

Question 5

thromboses hemorrhoid... i was told by a doc on this site that i might have this, first off what exactly is it, second what are the treatments?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoid: A thrombosed hemorrhoid is a hemorrhoid that has a clot in it.  It is usually felt as a painful swollen lump around the anus.  Treatments can be sitz baths with warm water with several cups of epsom salts added twice daily.  Topical creams such as anusol are also helpful.  Sometimes if they are extremely painful, they may need to have the clot surgically removed.

Question 6

thrombosis hemorrhoid burst after a bath the other day and bled a lot. now it is putting out puss and is very sore. what to do and how serious is it?

Accepted Answer

Continue sitz bath.: Sit in warm tub, plain warm water at least four times a day. If problem continue after few days check with your MD

Question 7

docs, could a thrombosed hemorrhoid be treated at home?

Accepted Answer

It can, but painful.: The key in a thrombosed hemorrhoid is the pain, and the reason to treat is basically to relieve it.

Question 8

how to tell if i have gangrene on my thrombosed hemorrhoid?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If you are worried, make an appointment for a doctor to check it out.

Question 9

what is the distinction between thrombosed and strangled hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Thrombosed is usually involving external hemorrhoids, and result from vein rupture and leakage of blood under the skin which then clots or thromboses causing pain and swelling and rarely bleeding. Strangulated hemorrhoids refers to interrnal hemorrhoids that have prolapsed to the outside and then been "strangulated by the sphincter muscles and can then often thrombose as well, leading to pain and.

Question 10

i have an external haemorrhoid that thrombosis often. can it be sclero injected?

Accepted Answer

May be: You would need to see a doctor for the treatment. S/he will be able to advise after examining you. Thrombosed hemorrhoids usually sclerose from scarring during the healing process.
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Just had my thrombosed hemorrhoid drained 8 hrs ago and was not prescribed any pain killer or given any advice on how to relieve the pain. any suggestions on how to tough it out until my apt tomorrow afternoon when they change out the dressings?

A member asked:

Had a thrombosed external hemorrhoid drained on 07/26/21. i apply steroid cream as advised but it constantly burns/stings. end of day it burns worse from where the hemorrhoid was to vaginal opening. what can i do for relief?

A member asked:

I had a thrombosed external hemorrhoid drained. since then i have had stinging sharp burning pain. bath & tylenol have not worked. dr out of office, insta care said beyond their care. what do i do go to hospital, i am to that point with burn pain?

A member asked:

Hi doctors, was just wondering what is a thrombosis hemorrhoid?

A member asked:

Thromboses hemorrhoid... i was told by a doc on this site that i might have this, first off what exactly is it, second what are the treatments?

A member asked:

Thrombosis hemorrhoid burst after a bath the other day and bled a lot. now it is putting out puss and is very sore. what to do and how serious is it?

A member asked:

Docs, could a thrombosed hemorrhoid be treated at home?

A member asked:

How to tell if i have gangrene on my thrombosed hemorrhoid?

A member asked:

What is the distinction between thrombosed and strangled hemorrhoids?

A member asked:

I have an external haemorrhoid that thrombosis often. can it be sclero injected?

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