Hello,
Your mother is suffering from bleeding hemorrhoids, hemorrhoids can be internal or external. Thrombosed hemorrhoids cause inflammation, bleeding and pain. You are suggested to get your mother clinically examined by a colorectal surgeon, visual exam or
digital rectal examination s done to diagnose hemorrhoids. The colorectal surgeon may perform a colonoscopy to rule out other potential causes of rectal bleeding and hemorrhoid symptoms.
Through performing a colonoscopy the treating doctor will not only detect
internal hemorrhoids but also check for
colorectal cancer and precancerous growths. Colorectal surgeons may perform hemorrhoidectomy, hemorrhoidopexy or hemorrhoid laser treatment. Depending upon the pathology the treating doctor may recommend
electrocoagulation, sclerotherapy,
rubber band ligation, etc.
In the meantime, cold compression may help, she should always use moist wipes, sitz bath and witch hazal pads may be helpful. She can take Naproxen or Combiflam, one SOS to help reduce inflammation and pain. She is advised to take fiber in her diet, stay hydrated, can take laxatives to avoid constipation and for better bowel movement.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician