10 Questions
What is the primary cause of pruritus in hemorrhoids?
Swelling
Which of the following anorectal disorders is characterized by a sudden relief of pain following rupture of the skin overlying the thrombus and bleeding?
Thrombosed external hemorrhoids
What is the significance of reviewing diet and bowel habits in patients with hemorrhoids?
To manage symptoms of hemorrhoids
What is the characteristic of internal hemorrhoids in terms of pain?
They are painless unless they become prolapsed
Which of the following is a common symptom of perirectal fistula?
Fecal soiling of underwear
What is the significance of taking a detailed history of pain in patients with hemorrhoids?
To understand the timing of pain
Which of the following is a differential diagnosis for hemorrhoids?
All of the above
What is the characteristic of thrombosed external hemorrhoids in terms of pain?
They are associated with acute onset of pain
What is the significance of reviewing the degree of discomfort in patients with hemorrhoids?
To assess the severity of hemorrhoids
Which of the following is a common symptom of hemorrhoids?
All of the above
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