Before you can embark upon fixing anything, you’ve got to realize you’ve got it. That’s right, how can you fix something when you don’t even know it’s broken? Recognizing is the first step as I, (and all therapists) always like to say. So that’s why I’ve put up this blog post – to help everyone to recognize their internal hemorrhoids symptoms.

So how will you know if you’ve got a case of the roids?

You’ll notice a few different things. Typically, there will be itching and irritation around the anus. While these conditions will be aggravated by sitting, walking or running, they can even be upsetting while standing still. Inflammation is another key indicator of a hemorrhoid problem. Inflammation of the veins around the anus is one of many sure tell-tale internal hemorrhoids symptoms.

The severe internal hemorrhoids symptoms would include blood clots and bleeding. The blood will be able to be seen in the stool, underwear, toilet bowl or toilet paper. We realize this is very graphic and unfortunate to have to discuss; however, it is what it is. These issues are real and more common than you think. That’s why they should also be talked about openly in the effort of finding a good hemorrhoid treatment.

A few other internal hemorrhoids symptoms would include pain during or after bowel movements and difficulty with sitting on harsh surfaces. On a side note – those who do experience pain with their  bowel movements would do well to take some laxatives as constipation is one of the many causes and aggravations of your condition.

When it comes to the type of hemorrhoids you (or ‘a guy you know’, right?) are dealing with, the symptoms will be relatively similar whether or not you’ve got internal hemorrhoids symptoms or are dealing with a thrombosed external hemorrhoid of sorts. Just be sure to note these symptoms so you’ll be better prepared to take care of them when they arise.