What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?

Symptoms can vary depending on whether the hemorrhoids are internal or external.

• External hemorrhoids: Itching or irritation in your anal region, pain or discomfort, swelling around your anus, and sometimes bleeding.
• Internal hemorrhoids: Painless bleeding during bowel movements (you might see bright red blood on the toilet paper), and a prolapsed or protruding hemorrhoid, which can cause pain and irritation.