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Hello, everyone!
I know all of us in this community are all struggling in one form or another. I need advice if anyone has had this happen to them...I had a hemorrhoidectomy (3 externals removed-2internals were left in) 5 months ago and finally about 3-4 weeks ago I started feeling like a human again. I could sit without pain, my abdominal issues had subsided to where I was finally eating more than just yogurt, oatmeal, and soup. Last friday, however, I had a really large BM (it was really wide and I feared it might get stuck trying to come out. It didnt, but it did stretch my anal opening before it passed. I had significant pain & some bleeding for about 2 days afterward, but then it passed. Then I had a much smaller BM yesterday, but it was harder than it shouldve been, considering how much water I drink plus the daily stool softener and fiberous foods I eat. Now I have swelling around my anus and I cant tell if it looks like new hemmi's (God, I pray not) or just swelling from pressure during BM's plus skin tags left over from my surgery. I took a few pics and if anyone can tell me what it looks like to them, I'd greatly appreciate it. I used ice after the first pics were taken, and the swelling seems to be reduced, but there seems to be 3 bumpy areas of concern. Im hoping this is just a temporary flare-up and will pass with more time.
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Guest janet95101
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It doesnt look like a haemorrhoid...I assume this was not there before your bowel movement? Could just be swelling like you mentioned as your wounds are still healing even after five months. Would be best to show it in person to your local GP for them to examine properly