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Initial treatment for mild to moderate disease consists of increasing fiber intake, oral fluids to maintain hydration, NSAIDs to help with the pain, and rest. A number of minor procedures may be performed if symptoms are severe or do not improve with conservative management. Surgery is reserved for those who fail to improve following these measures. Up to half of people may experience problems with hemorrhoids at some point in their life. Outcomes are usually good.
External
If not thrombosed, external hemorrhoids may cause few problems.[7] However, when thrombosed, hemorrhoids may be very painful.[2][3] Nevertheless this pain typically resolves in 2 – 3 days.[5] The swelling however may take a few weeks to disappear.[5] A skin tag may remain after healing.[2] If hemorrhoids are large and cause issues with hygiene, they may produce irritation of the surrounding skin and thus itchiness around the anus.[7]
Internal
Internal hemorrhoids usually present with painless, bright red, rectal bleeding during or following a bowel movement.[2] The blood typically covers the stool, a condition known as hematochezia, is on the toilet paper, or drips into the toilet bowl.[2] The stool itself is usually normally coloured.[2] Other symptoms may include mucous discharge, a perianal mass if they prolapse through the anus, itchiness, and fecal incontinence.[6][8] Internal hemorrhoids are usually only painful if they become thrombosed or necrotic.[2]