Visit doctor, possible hemorrhoid, no insurance. Costs?
I think I need to visit a doctor or consult someone or something. Really panicking the more I think about it, but I think I’ve had a hemorrhoid problem for almost half a year now, and I’m terrified that it’s getting worse or will get worse or might be irreversible or might cause irreversible damage etc. Pretty average freak-out stuff.
Anyway, I’m 20 years old and have no insurance and very little money, any idea how much it could cost out of pocket?
Also, if anyone knows, any idea how long the treatment might take/last?
I’m really worried, I’ve changed my diet and am starting to exercise more but I’ve had it for almost six months, I think, so I don’t think it’s going to just go away. I could have misdiagnosed myself, also, seeing as I’m no doctor… but that’s why I want to get professional consult before I panic even more.
Any ideas/help/suggestions?
I don’t think I can hold out until Obamacare kicks in =P
Edit: symptoms, I guess. A little graphic.
Some small amount of blood, general discomfort when going to the bathroom, it feels like it’s harder to actually get the stuff out the door, so to speak, and when I wipe I feel like I have to push it all back in, as disgusting as that sounds.
There was a time when I simply could not go to the bathroom. That was the most panicked I’ve ever been. I pushed and nothing would come out, as if it was all being blocked halfway. An hour or so later I managed to finish my BM and I’ve been somewhat fine ever since.
The last parts are what have me so worried, I’m afraid that that has progressed beyond a simple hemorrhoid issue, but I really don’t know if I can afford to see a doctor…
Tagged with: bm • diet • freak out • going to the bathroom • hemorrhoid • insurance • irreversible damage • money • six months
Filed under: Hemorrhoid Questions
angie (68)
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If you have hemorioids just soak them in hot water and get some preperation-H or other hemmerhoid ointment.
Start to get worried when it bleeds real bad.
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It would be easier to know if it’s urgent if you could list your symptoms; otherwise, I would suggest hemorrhoid cream and ‘tuck’s’ wipes, but I’m not sure if they’re over-the-counter. Also a high-fiber diet. If you have bleeding beyond very small streaks while wiping after having a bm it shouldn’t wait.
Good luck!
A doctor will tell you to soak in a hot bath for 20 minutes 3 times a day, increase your fiber intake, and apply a steroid cream, which they will likely prescribe. The majority of this you can take care of yourself. Try hydrocortisone or Prep H. This is provided you have external hemorrhoids. In the case of internal hemorrhoids (which bleed more/hurt less), you’ll probably need medical attention.
It could be just hemorrhoids if it is just bright red blood after a bowel movement. If you are having anal sex, it can cause this problem, and so can excessive straining when you poop. If the latter is the case, try using a stool softener in addition to Preparation H. If you have bloody diarrhea, it may be a more serious problem such as Crohn’s disease or collitis. You might check to see if there is a clinic in your area for low income residents to get treatment if it is serious. Good Luck Texas Lise
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