This is a bit embarrassing but over the last couple days I noticed some irritated tissue near the anus…is this an external hemorrhoid or something else? Could it just be from wiping too hard? I’m a little concerned – below is a photo of them.

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I know this isn’t the best of topics, but I have a hemorrhoid and I’ve had it since I was a little girl. It’s an external hemorrhoid, or so I assume because I can feel it and it gets itchy sometimes. Well, it has bled a few times, just a spot, but today it was a larger spot, on the toilet paper I mean. Is this normal? I know I should see a doctor but it usually only spots blood after I itch it, which I have been. Any un judgmental advice would be greatly appreciated.

Ive had this external hemorrhoid for 3 days now and i used perparation H for the first 2 days, now (the 3rd day) its bleeding but it doesnt hurt as bad, and it feels like its getting smaller. I cant make a doctors opp until the middle of dec and I dont want to have to go to the ER if its not necessary. Im using neosporin now but im not sure if that will do much. Like i said, its getting better i think, but its bleeding now. not profusely but definetly enough.
oh so if i keep up with this prep H, how long should it be untill its gone. I know it wont be completely gone, but.. you get what i mean.
also, how would hand sanatizer work on it? I know its obviously a silly idea, but it DOES kill 99.9 germs and it could keep the area clean. ive used it for any other problem ive had and it works.
and also how long untill it stops bleeding? just so i know if to get it checked out or not.

So I got an external hemorrhoid for the first time in my life a few weeks ago. The pain stopped after a week, but the lump was still there. It has now been 5 weeks and the lump has shrunk in size and i don’t even feel it anymore(no pain or itch), but it is still there. So will it totally disappear? or is it permanent? and will I need to seek medical attention?
I am a 20 year old male and not sure how serious this is
I researched that the lump should disappear in 2-6 weeks, and it has been 5 weeks now…
Thank you, any help is appreciated

I think I have an external hemorrhoid. I’ve been putting prep H on it and I think its helping somewhat. I read that they usually last 4 days.. can anyone relate?
I’ve had it for two days now.