Symptoms
and Grades
of
Haemorrhoids
What are the symptoms
of haemorrhoids
There are several signs of haemorrhoids:
bleeding while passing stool; discharge; itching and soreness around the
anus; pain; lump feeling around the anal canal.
What are the grades
of haemorrhoids
Grade 1: Mild case
Symptoms: Bleeding, discomfort
Signs: Haemorrhoids visible by proctoscopy,
which may protrude while straining but which are not prolapsed
Grade 2: Moderate case
Symptoms: Bleeding, discomfort and
pruritus
Signs: Prolapse visible at anal
opening during straining efforts, but with spontaneous return to normal
place when straining ends
Grade 3: Severe but treatable
Symptoms: Bleeding, discomfort,
pruritus and soiling
Signs: Prolapse requires manual
replacement with finger
Grade 4: Severe - May require
surgery
Symptoms: Bleeding, pain, soiling,
and discharge pruritus
Signs: Irreducible prolapse
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