Anal Vein Thrombosis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate anal venous thrombosis:

Leading symptoms

  • Acute onset of a prallelastic nodule perianally (usually pinhead- to plum-sized), bluish-red; on the anal verge or in the anal canal (appearing within minutes to hours)
  • Very painful
  • Itching,
  • Stinging, burning perianal, accompanied by a strong feeling of tension or pressure pain.

The node regresses spontaneously within a few weeks.