Thrombosed Hemorrhoids
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The proctologist or the general surgeon are the professionals who treat thrombosed hemorrhoids, one of the most painful forms of this condition. They occur when a clot forms inside a hemorrhoid, causing inflammation and acute pain.
Common symptoms: a firm, painful lump near the anus, swelling, and occasionally bleeding.
Common causes: straining during bowel movements, constipation, sitting for long periods, or pregnancy.
When to seek care? Intense, sudden pain in the anal area deserves prompt evaluation, since there are options to relieve it. If you suspect thrombosed hemorrhoids, the advisable thing is to consult a specialist who can examine the area and guide you.
Data on 470 doctors who treat thrombosed hemorrhoids
Which specialist treats thrombosed hemorrhoids?
Thrombosed hemorrhoids should be evaluated by a general surgeon; a proctologist, who specializes in rectal and anal conditions, can provide specialized care. See a doctor if you have severe pain and a lump around the anus.
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Doctors specialized in thrombosed hemorrhoids
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Frequently asked questions
What is thrombosed hemorrhoids?
The proctologist or the general surgeon are the professionals who treat thrombosed hemorrhoids, one of the most painful forms of this condition. They occur when a clot forms inside a hemorrhoid, causing inflammation and acute pain.
Which doctor treats thrombosed hemorrhoids?
Thrombosed hemorrhoids should be evaluated by a general surgeon; a proctologist, who specializes in rectal and anal conditions, can provide specialized care. See a doctor if you have severe pain and a lump around the anus.