Internal Hemorrhoids Involve rectal bleeding, displayed as bright red blood on stool or in the toilet bowl after a bowel movement. There is generally no pain if internal haemorrhoids are not prolapsed – an internal haemorrhoid is a described as prolapsed if the haemorrhoid has fallen through the anal opening – this may then cause discomfort and pain as a result. | External Hemorrhoids Easily detected through feeling of one or more tender lumps near the anus. Alongside anal itching, discomfort is further exacerbated when sitting. Oftentimes such symptoms disappear after a few days. |