A thrombosed external hemorrhoid is a hemorrhoid located on the outside of the anus that contains a blood clot.
There are three sure fire ways to identify the type of hemorrhoid you have and how to get it treated.
1.
The first sign showing that you may have a thrombosed external hemorrhoid is the pain you feel each time you have a bowel movement.
Hemorrhoids in general itch but this will be a pain that is nearly unbearable to the person suffering from it.
If you can't have a bowel movement without wanting to jump off the toilet then you may be suffering from a thrombosed external hemorrhoid.
2.
The second sign is a lump or large node on the outside of the anal cavity.
A thrombosed external hemorrhoid will feel hard and can be as large as the tip of your finger.
When touched you will have a great deal of pain and it will be a hard lump that does not change in structure when you touch it.
3.
The third sign is pain that lasts for several days.
If you have pain in your anus that is lasting more than two days you are probably suffering from a thrombosed hemorrhoid.
Because there is a clot, the clot can take several days to two weeks before it is healed and all the while causing extreme discomfort.
Finally, if you feel you may be suffering from a thrombosed external hemorrhoid it may be in your best interest to see your family physician.
He will be able to discern the type of hemorrhoid and go over treatment choices for you to be able to get rid of the problem.
Don't sit back and let life pass you by, get into your doctor and find out what you can do to get your health back on track.