I have some excess skin around my anus that is not painful, and I don’t recall it ever being painful. It look a little bit like labia skin, except around my anus, about the size of a small peanut. I showed my doctor, who says it is probably a remnant of a very old hemorrhoid, and told me since is doesn’t bother me, the best course is just to leave it alone.

However….I’m pretty embarrassed by it with my current boyfriend (and partners in the past). Because I’ve had it all my life, I assumed everyone had it, lol. When I discovered they didn’t, it made me self conscious, especially as I engage in anal sex. I’ve never had any "complaints", but I would still like it removed. Any experiences with this kind of removal? How long does it generally take to heal? Does it make the anus look "normal"? What techniques are the latest and greatest? My doctor seems to consider this a cosmetic surgery, and as such, thinks my insurance probably won’t cover it. Thanks for any advice.

I have had an external hemmie for two weeks. I have done everything that is recommended. I regularly exercise, added more fiber, taken baths and sitz baths, tried the topical ointment (which doesn’t work). It is sort of asymptomatic - doesn’t bleed, isn’t overly painful, the thing isn’t huge either - about the size of quarter of a grape. Only thing that does bother it a bit is when I sit for a long time. Last time I had one 5 years ago I think it took a good month to go away. Should I see a doctor about this? The stuff I have read on line indicates they will likely tell me to keep doing what I am doing and it will go away eventually. I have read where people have these for weeks and weeks. Any similar experiences out there?

Doctors have found a growth in my dad and suspect it may be bowel cancer. They have done a biopsy on it and will have the results in a couple of days. (he had no symptoms at all but had the flu last week and when he was on the anti-biotics for the flu he started to bleed, so he went and got a colonoscopy done) Can people who have had experiences with this plz tell me about it. Im really worried. whats the chances that he can pull through this type of cancer and live a long, normal life? He’s only 45.
The results came back that it is cancer but it hasnt spread to other organs which is good. Now we can focus on treating this & getting him better.Thank-you to everyones kind answers and information!

I have a 1st stage Internal Hemorrhoid. It doesn’t bleed yet. I kept a healthy high-fiber diet and drink plenty of water for quite a time now. But still the hemorrhoid gets to me from time to time. So know I would like to get rid of them once and for all. The only problem is that I’m not sure about the consequences that the operation may have. My question is to those who have had such operation and what were the outcomes. Were you satisfied? Do you still have to keep up a certain diet? Does it bleed even after recovery? Does it hurt during constipation? Is there a sense of emptyness in the rectal area?

And most importantly I’m concerned about the day-to-day activities and sports. I myself like to be in an athletic shape so I train a lot(jumping, running, etc.) In general, What do you do now that you never done before the surgery?

Only actual experiences are welcome. Irrelevant answers and inappropriate remarks will be Reported. Thank You.

I’ve been diagnosed with an internal hemorrhoid about few months ago. The doctor only gave me a Special Dieting List(the one where it indicates what you "can" and "can not" eat). Nothings else. I only weigh 140 Lbs. And what’s more he insists that there is no cure for this type of hemorrhoid.

Is anyone out there, who has/had internal hemorrhoid, knows how to cure or possibly prevent further enlargement of it. Only actual experiences. Irrelevant answers will be reported. Thank You.