nurse's notes

Hemorrhoids is the rupture of veins in the anus

*Internal hemorrhoid is located inside the rectum and usually painless.
*External hemorrhoid is develop under the skin at the opening of the anal cavity. extremely painful

Signs and Symptoms:
ichyness of the anus
burning sensation
pain
inflammation
swelling
bleeding during defecation
infection of the ulceration
stool colored with bright red color due to injury of the affected veins

Management:
high fiver diet to soften stool because hard stool injure the mucosa with hemorrhoid
hot sitz bath to relieve pain and swelling
for prolapse hemorrhoid

• apply cold compress to anal area
• return hemorrhoid back manually and gently to the anal sphincter
• apply ointment as prescribed by the physician