Treatment for hemorrhoidal thrombosis, which occurs when the hemorrhoid ruptures or becomes trapped within the anus, causing a blood clot due to blood collection, should be indicated by the proctologist and usually includes the use of analgesics to relieve pain, application of ointments anticoagulants or application of an elastic in the hemorrhoid to cause its fall.
Hemorrhoidal thrombosis is more common during constipation, pregnancy or when it is caused by other conditions that increase abdominal pressure, such as exaggerated efforts in the gym, for example.
1. Taking medicines or applying ointments
To treat hemorrhoidal thrombosis your doctor may recommend:
- Analgesic remedies such as Paracetamol or anesthetic ointments such as Lidocaine, for example, to relieve pain;
- Ointments for hemorrhoidal thrombosis such as Hirudoid, for example, which is an anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory ointment that helps to dissolve small clots and prevent the formation of new or laxative ointments such as Almeida Prado 46 or Lactopurga, which help to soften the stool, facilitating their exit;
In addition, your doctor may recommend injections of heparin into the vein that help dissolve small clots, the most commonly used treatment during pregnancy.
2. Placing elastic in hemorrhoids
In some cases, it may be recommended to place a rubber band on hemorrhoids, which is widely used in cases of external hemorrhoidal thrombosis to decrease blood circulation and cause hemorrhoids to fall in 7 to 10 days.
3. Injection of fluid into the hemorrhoid
The application of a sclerosing liquid injection is performed by the doctor and causes the hemorrhoid to become hard and to die, falling after about 7 days. This treatment can be used to treat internal or external hemorrhoidal thrombosis.
4. Surgery to Remove Hemorrhoids
In the most severe cases, surgery for hemorrhoidal thrombosis may be recommended, and consists of removal of the hemorrhoid with scalpel, and the patient must be hospitalized for about 2 days.
Natural Treatment Option
The natural treatment for hemorrhoidal thrombosis can be done with the witch hazel bath, cypress or lavender, for example, however it does not help to treat thrombosis once and is only a good way to relieve the pain. Thus, whenever there is suspicion of hemorrhoid thrombosis, it is very important to go to the doctor to assess the need to treat the other options. Here's how to do this hemorrhoid seat bath.
To complete the treatment, it is also important to take some care like drinking about 2 liters of water a day and doing regular exercise to improve bowel function and reduce the pressure on hemorrhoids.
See other home remedies for hemorrhoids that help complement the treatment.
