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How often do hemorrhoids become strangulated? what are the symptoms of a strangulated hemorrhoid and how dangerous are they?
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Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids don't become strangulated, but can become thrombosed in which case they become quite painful and tender. A surgeon or proctologist would have to remove the blood clot under local anesthesia to take care of the problem. Bleeding is another complication of hemorrhoids.
Answered 8/6/2016
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