In most cases, you can see a general practitioner or your family physician about your hemorrhoid symptoms. If complications arise, you may be referred to a specialist, such as a gastroenterologist or a proctologist.

What if a thrombosed hemorrhoid doesn’t go away?

If you have hemorrhoids that won’t go away, see your doctor. They can recommend a variety of treatments, ranging from diet and lifestyle changes to procedures. It’s important you see your doctor if: You’re experiencing discomfort in your anal area or have bleeding during bowel movements.

Can thrombosed hemorrhoids be treated?

Rarely, if the thrombosed hemorrhoid is very large, your doctor may remove some of the clot under local anesthesia. This is called ‘incision and drainage’ of thrombosed hemorrhoid. The area will continue to be painful even after this treatment, however. It is unclear if this treatment is helpful in any way.

What are the symptoms of thrombosed external hemorrhoids?

To make matters worse, some external hemorrhoids can become thrombosed. A thrombosed external hemorrhoid is an external hemorrhoid that has developed a blood clot. Thrombosed external hemorrhoids are characterized by their symptoms and their look. They appear as a hard lump that is blue or purple in color.

Does Preparation H work for thrombosed hemorrhoids?

Since the symptoms of thrombosed hemorrhoids are caused by a blood clot, Preparation H isn’t generally successful in treating this type of hemorrhoid. If you want to see a list of our top hemorrhoid products by category, see below:

Can hemorrhoids cause blood clots?

Once hemorrhoids have developed, blood pooling within the blood vessels can contribute to the formation of a blood clot, resulting in thrombosis. How do you diagnose a thrombosed hemorrhoid?