Classification of hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoidal disease is a fairly common condition occurring after the engorgement of the normal hemorrhoids, while in the majority of the cases hemorrhoids do not give any symptoms. Ηemorrhoidal disease is classified in four different degrees:

1^st degree: Hemorrhoids bulge into the anal canal during bowel movements and may cause some blade symptoms (bleeding, itching etc.).

2^nd degree: First stage of hemorrhoidal prolapse. The hemorrhoids protrude from the anus during bowel movement, then retract back into the body by themselves.

3^rd degree: The hemorrhoids protrude from the anus during bowel movement but will stay inside if pushed back in manually (e.g by using a finger). The symptoms of 3rd degree hemorrhoids include bleeding and inflammation.

4^th degree:  The hemorrhoids protrude permanently from the anus.