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I have an external Hemorrhoid needing advice...

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dw09
dw09

About 2 weeks ago I had a rough BM and after I finished I thought I had to keep going so I kept pushing but nothing came out. for a few days my anus felt a bit sore then a day later I noticed this bump on the outside of my anus like literally right on the outside, it is as big as the tip of my finger. it doesn't hurt, doesn't cause any pain but does itch a little time to time not much.,There is some pressure. Like someone is sticking the tip of their finger in my anus opening. 

I dunno if it will go away on its own how long it'll stay etc. I have had two Bm's since I had it and both have been gentle ones and soft so no pressure was pushed on it. How long until this thing goes away on its own?

I have had this thing for about a week now, and if I stick my finger inside I can feel the swollen vein going along to it and inside up to about an inch in is where the swelling of the vein stops.

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  • alizee86
    alizee86 dw09

    Posted

    Hi yes it will go away by itself but it might take a few weeks (anywhere between 2 and 6). If it isn’t painful it’s probably just an external hm and luckily for you it isn’t thrombosed! My advice to you to speed the healing process:

    1. Drink 2L of water a day

    2. Increase your fiber intake

    3. Use a cream with allantoïn to soothe pain and/or itching 

    4. Use unfragranced wipes instead of toilet paper as it can irritate external hms

    5. Take some light exercise daily and don’t sit for long periods of time

    6. Sleep on your side or your stomach

    7. (Most important) Be patient

    If it thromboses, go to the ER within 72 hours to have the clot removed.

    Hope you feel better soon 

    • dw09
      dw09 alizee86

      Posted

      How do I know if it is thromboses?
    • alizee86
      alizee86 dw09

      Posted

      The pain is very intense, it’s a hard lump with a lot of pressure felt inside and purple in colour. You say you’re not in pain so I doubt it is thrombosed.
    • dw09
      dw09 alizee86

      Posted

      I can't tell the color but it is kinda squishy not hard but semi hard.

  • martin31040
    martin31040 dw09

    Posted

    Hi, try some essential oils, Peppermint, Cypress, Frankincense, Tea Tree, 2 drops of essential oil to a teaspoon of carrier oil, a carrier oil like sweet almond oil or Jojoba Oil, you can mix these essential oils in combination, 2 drops of each to 4 teaspoons of carrier oil, don't use essential oils neat, when mixed just massage on the problem area, essential oils have many beneficial properties, anti inflammatory, astringent, anti microbial, antiseptic, etc, check them out online.

  • mary90364
    mary90364 dw09

    Posted

    I think you should go to your doctor as we on this forum are not doctor's.

  • hellyM
    hellyM dw09

    Posted

    To prevent recurrence get yourself a toilet stool to put your feet up on when going to the loo. It gets you into a more natural position and I have found it to be a complete cure for piles. Good luck. X
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