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What is the primary cause of pruritus in hemorrhoids?

Fecal soiling of underwear
Painful mass at the anus
Swelling (correct)
Increased mucus production

Which of the following anorectal disorders is characterized by a sudden relief of pain following rupture of the skin overlying the thrombus and bleeding?

Rectal ulcer syndrome
Anal fissure
Perirectal fistula
Thrombosed external hemorrhoids (correct)

What is the significance of reviewing diet and bowel habits in patients with hemorrhoids?

To assess the severity of hemorrhoids
To identify the underlying cause of hemorrhoids
To prevent complications of hemorrhoids
To manage symptoms of hemorrhoids (correct)

What is the characteristic of internal hemorrhoids in terms of pain?

They are painless unless they become prolapsed (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of perirectal fistula?

Fecal soiling of underwear (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of taking a detailed history of pain in patients with hemorrhoids?

To understand the timing of pain (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a differential diagnosis for hemorrhoids?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of thrombosed external hemorrhoids in terms of pain?

They are associated with acute onset of pain (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of reviewing the degree of discomfort in patients with hemorrhoids?

To assess the severity of hemorrhoids (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of hemorrhoids?