Bleeding from hemorrhoids/anal fissure?
Hello, I’m 17 years old and I’ve got a pretty terrible anxiety disorder so I’ve been panicking about this for literally half a month and it’s terrible.
Anyway, almost 3 weeks ago I started to notice reoccuring blood in the toilet after a BM.
A noticeable amount of blood, almost making all the water in the toilet a brightish red.
It went on for 7 days before I finally told my mom, and she took me to the family doctor.
He took a look and said there’s an inflamed bleeding hemorrhoid and a small tear or crack or whatever and he prescribed me to this cream (which is very disgusting to apply..)
He knew how long it had been happening, and that it had been happening after EVERY bowel movement and he said I’d be fine.
Is he right?
It’s been 8 days since I was given the cream, I use it twice a day as recommended.
One day the bleeding was gone all together, just one, I also happened to have diarreha that day could that effect it? Then the next day the bleeding was back!
Should I be worried at all? Should I keep taking the cream and not worry?
I’m so scared that it’s something else..
Thanks guys.
Thanks Cookie, yeah I actually am scared it’s colon cancer or something.. and it’s really scary. I know it’s most likely in my head but I came here for some sort of reassurance to tell me this is pretty normal.
I think I’ll wait another 10 days, and drink a lot of water, and ask my mom if I can use 3 of her fibre pills every day and I’m hoping it’ll clear up..
I could still use some more input, the more the better!
Tagged with: 17 years • anxiety disorder • bm • bowel movement • colon cancer • crack • family doctor • hemorrhoid • lot of water • mom • pills • reassurance • toilet
Filed under: Hemorrhoid Questions
angie (68)
Ask your GP for a hemorrhoidectomy, also if you can see them from the outside , then you should take
a photo, so the surgeon knows more info.
I think you are worried that it’s cancer. If your doctor saw a bleeding hemorrhoid then it’s probably not cancer. But if the bleeding continues you should go back to either have the hemorrhoid cauterized of otherwise fixed/tied off, or have a more thorough exam to rule out other stuff.
Are you saying that the day there was no bleeding was the day you had diarrhea? That would be because normal bms are kind of abrasive on the sore spot, and the diarrhea was not. Did the doctor tell you to keep the bms soft? You should be taking a stool softener for a few days and also eating lots of fiber that holds water (oatmeal is really good for that), and drink lots of water. This will keep the stools soft to give your sore spot a chance to heal. Additionally you should not be lifting weights or otherwise creating a strain in that area. I would suggest not running and stuff right now either, but I’m not a doctor. Are you doing sports that could be aggrevating the situation? Running, weights etc?
Last of all , I suggest you see a proctologist and not a regular doctor. A procto doctor is a specialist in your particular problem.
So go easy on your sports and watch your diet to keep the stools soft and keep on using the cream. Do NOT strain when you "go" and do not sit on the toilet for a long time reading or something. If you still notice bleeding after another week then you should go back to the doctor, and you should go to a proctologist.
Don’tbe scared though, I’m pretty sure it’s nothing that will kill you.
You should continue taking the cream as long as the doctor prescribes it. You can also try the natural hemorrhoids treatment.
Natural cure for hemorrhoids with preventive measures
1. Apply ice packs on the affected areas.
2. Sitz bath, which is a small tub and is specially designed to allow the soaking of hemorrhoids without taking a bath. In this process the rectal area is soaked in hot water for 15-20 minutes about 3-4 times a day. Not only does this helps relieve symptoms but also aids shrinkage of the hemorrhoids.
3. Buy a doughnut shaped cushion. They are available in pharmacies and medical supply stores and can be useful to hemorrhoid sufferers. Try and sit on it as instructed.
4. Try and practice healthy bowel habits. Avoid straining your self while passing stool. Don’t hold your breathe will on the bowel. Get off the toilet as you are finished.
5. Drink lots of water as it smoothens your stool passage.
6. Eating fresh fruits, vegetables and fibrous food items. Avoid spicy food, chocolates, soda, etc. They will just make things worse