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Symptoms of Haemorrhoids

The common symptoms of haemorrhoids are:· 

• Itching around the anus
• Signs of blood (bright red) on toilet paper after a bowel motion
• Soreness and discomfort during and immediately after a bowel motion
• A visible swelling around the anus
• A feeling that your bowels have not been completely emptied

Sometimes haemorrhoids inside the anal canal protrude outside the anus. These are known as prolapsed or prolapsing haemorrhoids. At first, the haemorrhoid may go back in by itself, but later you might need to push it back in yourself using your finger.

Protruding haemorrhoids can lead to skin irritation and discomfort and there is usually mucus discharge from the irritated mucous membrane. Haemorrhoidscan become inflamed and swollen, but are rarely very painful, unless associated with an actual splitting of the anus (Anal fissure).

If haemorrhoids are causing a lot of pain and discomfort, then you should see your GP.

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