Normally, the bleeding is limited to small stains of fresh blood on the toilet paper, but more severe bleeding can sometimes be present when stools are passed. A lump may also be felt in the anus and large haemorrhoids give a sensation that the bowel hasn't emptied completely. If you observe blood in your stools, and have the symptoms mentioned above, you should visit your doctor for a check-up. If haemorrhoids are present ,the doctor will then perform an examination to find out if there are any other possible causes of the bleeding that may be more serious. The doctor will feel the anal canal, and inspect the mucous membrane of the rectum and lower part of the large intestine using an examination tube called a proctoscope or sigmoidscope.
Some haemorrhoids can get better without medical treatment.
This can happen if they are caused by constipation. The doctor may recommend a change of diet with the addition of more fibre and roughage particularly green vegetables, fresh fruit, wholegrain cereals and bran. The person is also told to avoid straining when passing a bowel motion. Nobody should strain to push out a stool. The feet can be placed on a low foot stool to aid the bowel movement.