Haemorrhoids are characterized by bleeding while passing stool. Main symptoms are bleeding while passing stool and lump feeling around the anal canal. Symptoms of haemorrhoid varies depending on the grade. Here is a list of grades and symptoms of haemorrhoid.
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
