Hemorrhoids already at age 20 that get worse and won't go away
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I am twenty years old, and even though hemorrhoids are a big problem in my mother's family, I am deeply disturbed and embarrassed that I have them already at my age. I have had hemorrhoids since last year, but they were mostly asymptomatic, except for a little blood a couple times when I was really constipated or thought I needed to have a bowel movement and didn't. Until the very end of last year though, I did not have the constant pain, itching, and burning that I have had all of this year now. This pain actually started with unexpectedly needing to have another bowel movement one evening even when I had already had a big one that day, and not from constipation. I have a smaller external one in front of my anus and a bigger one behind that is mostly internal but comes out after a bowel movement. My hemorrhoids only bled twice in January, and within a couple weeks between instances, but multiple times in February and March so far. I did not have a bowel movement for three days until today, because I did not want to have to strain and I am afraid of any more anal bleeding. However, today, before having a bowel movement, I put some hemorrhoid cream on a wipe, which I have also been using instead of toilet paper now, was gentle, and still saw some spots, even though it had been a few days. Is there anything I can do to keep my hemorrhoids from bleeding, and eventually get them to go away? Thanks.
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heaven_43069 warner17636
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i got them at 19 years old from giving birth to my daughter. i had them for 2 years before i got the hemorrhoidectomy. They never did go away on their own. I tried everything. Have you tried miralax in a drink daily? Getting enought water or fiber through out the day?
CFS.Sarah warner17636
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Hi Warner,
You mustn't allow yourself to get constipated, this will only make them worse.
Drink water every day, at least a litre. Add a bit of flavouring if you don't like it plain.
Ground up flaxseed (linseed) from any health food shop, just a tablespoon on your breakfast helps too.
Having soft motions is the key.
Sarah
julie64486 warner17636
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Hi I have had hemorrhoids for 30 years it's in my family as well and mine got really bad after giving birth to my daughter. I have tried everything . Had surgery cut and stitch the 11th of feb this year so still waiting for the end result . Fingers crossed all will be good . Just to get a better quality of life back will be fab without taking creams and everything you need for the little devils
chelsea86884 warner17636
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I can relate to your story completely! Mine started to become an issue around 20, then they were aggrivated by childbirth at 24 and 27. I broke down and had a consult with a top colorectal surgeon last summer and had a hemmorhoidectomy done in june. Ive not had any issues since recovering from surgery, but my doctor did say that if i had come in a few years earlier I might have been able to get away with less invasive measures to treat them. I know how embarassing it can be to be young with 'butt problems' but id strongly advise you to see someone and make some dietary changes so that you can have a soft bowel movement daily and not aggrivate them further. Best of luck!