I'm pretty sure I have an external hemmorhoid..it's a small lump on my anus and I have a bad habit of straining when I go to the bathroom..I was prescribed a stool softener awhile ago for a small anal fissure which has gone away, so I think I'm going to continue taking the softener, and begin taking sitz baths to make the hemmorhoid go away. Is this what i should do? Are there any other remedies? Also..the hemmorhoid isnt giving me a lot of pain, it's just somewhat uncomfortable at times, along with a small amount of itching. Thanks for any help!!
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External hemmorhoid..help!!
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It's possible that this is a protruding internal hemorrhoid. The severity of this differs.To eliminate itching, take a shower or wash the area after every bowel movement.You should go see a doctor to be completely sure. Here is a pretty decent website for a little information on hemorrhoids.http://www.medicinenet.com/hemorrhoids/page3.htm#tocd
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Stop straining or you'll always have/get hemmorhoids.
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thanks for the help. by the way..the lump is purple..is that a bad sign??
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That's pretty normal but you can't be straining anymore. You need to relax.
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ok..will do. thanks for your help. Im going to the doc 2morrow.
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turns out its just a hemmorhoid..a big one :-/ hopefully it doesnt get any worse!! Anything else other than anusol and stool softener that will help to make it go away?? Thanks!!