Hemorrhoids? Something Else?
Ok. I’m 18 and I think I may have hemorrhoids. It feels very uncomfortable very often, especially right before I have a bowel movement. But then after I go it feels completely fine. I know that it is not external hemorrhoids but could I have internal ones? I have felt this way before and it has lasted for maybe a month or so. It almost feels like I don’t completely empty when I go number 2. But then the feeling goes away for a month or so. Then comes back. Blood does not come out when I go and it seems like it may last longer than the average hemorrhoids. Could it be something more serious like cancer? I eat fairly well but not great, and I exercise quite a bit. It is not painful, I just want to be sure it’s not too serious. I also seem to be constipated sometimes. But not always.
How long can hemorrhoids last? Could I possibly be having them for a long period of time and then they go away for a while?
Any other thoughts are much appreciated. Thanks!
Tagged with: bowel movement • cancer • external hemorrhoids • hemorrhoids • period of time
Filed under: Hemorrhoid Questions
This certainly could be hemorrhoids that you’re describing. However, it could also just be a motility issue or an issue of dehydration and/or constipation.
Do me a favor, start taking fiber (psyllium) + a stool softener for a few weeks and let me know if you still have this uncomfortable sensation upon bowel movements.
I’m interested to hear of your progress. Let me know.
And no, particularly considering your age (but even if it weren’t for your age), this does not sound like the manifestations of any type of cancer. You can get that out of your head.
I used to have the same problem. It would come and go away for weeks. I have trouble taking number two from time to time but it got better. For me I think its because of sitting down for a long period of time. If you have pain then you should definitely go see you doctor. Sometimes you need to get a surgery if it’s serious. GOOD LUCK!