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Hemorrhoid questions

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jon01159
jon01159

Hi all,

About 2 weeks ago after a bout of stomach issues (gassy, diarrhea etc) I developed a small uncomfortable lump on the surface of my anus, I left it a few days and it started to clear up, the size reduced and the discomfort went almost completely. About a day later the symptoms returned with the same discomfort and size as before so I brought some Anusol which helped tremendously which I've been using daily for approx 1 week, after the first two days of using the cream the hemorrhoid shrunk dramatically and pretty much all symptoms have been relieved, however there hadn't been any change for about 3-4 days. So I decided to stop using the cream assuming that it did all it could and the rest was up to my body to heal itself, this doesn't seem to be the case as today the discomfort started to return and after having a BM earlier it seems to have increased in size slightly.

I have a doctor's appointment booked for mid November, but I'm not sure what to do in the mean time, is it safe to continue using the cream for more than a week or should I try something else? Also is this common for hemorrhoids to flare up so occasionally? Forgot to mention I'm only 24 years old, not something I expected to deal with at my age!

Thanks!

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  • Guest
    Guest jon01159

    Posted

    Hi Jon. Yep sadly haemorrids can flare up and prolapse, especially after bowel movements.

    Best thing you can do is have a high fibre diet, lots of vegetables and drink lots. If you are constipated or have been recently, consider buying stool softners from your local pharmacy. I cant see any harm in using Anusol if its proved helpful before.

    See if you can get your doctors appointment moved earlier and mention you think its haemorroids so that a colorectal specalist may be able to see you who specialises in this field.

    • jon01159
      jon01159 Guest

      Posted

      Thanks, I may look into getting some stool softeners, I'm not particular constipated but I'm probably not as hydrated as I could be. My only concern about using Anusol was that I've read its not a good idea to use hydrocortisone based creams for an extended period of time but with no real indication of what an "extended period of time" actually means.

  • Sublime
    Sublime jon01159

    Posted

    yep haemorrhoids definitely flare up from time to time.

    i've suffered with them since my late teens (30 now) and they come and go.

    try not to strain when using the loo. use a footstool to elevate your feet higher as its a more natural position and let gravity do the work instead of forcing it out. stool softeners like movicol/lactulose are really helpful too but obviously dont overdo them.

  • Arok675
    Arok675 jon01159

    Posted

    Its all in your diet, at beginning stages, high fiber and hydration are key.

    Some tips, bran flakes, fruits, vegetables, oatmeal, prunes, dates, fish, most important as much as you can handle...

  • Arok675
    Arok675 jon01159

    Posted

    I forgot to put water in that last sentence..

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