doctor and he recommended a colonoscopy. I had a few instances of rectal bleeding, but that is not common at all. My anal area itches from time to time, but there is nothing severe. I eat fruits and veggies a lot. I also use a fiber supplement. I work out at the gym 5 times a week. I feel like this is internal hemorrhoids. Does anyone have any insight?

These symptoms developed after I went to bathroom. There was blood on stool and pain. I cleaned area. I still got symptoms right away. It’s happened before and I become unproductive. Any natural suggestions to clean blood? I have no insurance/not working now. Thanks,
6/23/09 update: Thank you very much for your answers. I am doing well today. here is what I did:

- I read more about my situation (not a lot of answers out there)
- Because my fever did not go over 103 F, I did not go to ER
- Had 8 oz glass of water with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1/2 lime juice & honey.
- Cleaned affected area through a sitz bath
- Purchased Tuck’s medicated pads and applied one every 4 hours (I left each pad in place for 30 minutes)
- Had 2 Motrin, drunk lots of room temperature water/urinated a lot
- Placed wet towel on forehead and rested as much as possible
- Drunk Metamucil in water with food. Ate vegetables/chicken (little or no salt) & fruits
- If going to toilet, used Hydrocortisone in affected area before sitting. Used small stool to raise legs. Only go to toilet when you are ready.
-Read about Hemorrhoid natural treatments at: http://www.earthclinic.com/

I am doing a lot better just 24 hours after the fact.

Please don’t tell me to take warm baths or put more fiber in my diet. I’m sorry but I’m very frustrated because for the past 6 weeks I’ve had external hemorrhoids, although not bleeding still very uncomfortable. I’ve been taking warm baths 3 times per day or more, eating nothing but fruits, veggies, whole grains, cut out coffee, cheese, spicey food, everything you’re not supposed to eat, I’m not eating. I’ve used over the counter meds, went to a doctor who told me there was nothing he could do pretty much. I recently discovered the "H Miracle" cure that perscribes the herbal remedy of Fargelin. This seems to be the only thing that has even remotely helped me. But I’m curious to know if anyone else has tried this and if they’ve had success with it. Please help! Thank you!

I have internal hemorrhoids and am due for my exam. According to doctor this is what they do:

"Your doctor can tell if you have hemorrhoids by asking about your past health and doing a physical exam.

You may not need many tests at first, especially if you are younger than 50 and your doctor thinks that your rectal bleeding is caused by hemorrhoids. Your doctor may just examine your rectum with a gloved finger. Or your doctor may use a short, lighted scope to look inside the rectum.

Rectal bleeding can be a sign of a more serious problem, such as colon, rectal, or anal cancer. So if the first exam does not show a clear cause of your problems, your doctor may use a lighted scope (sigmoidoscope) to look at the lower third of your colon. Or your doctor may use another kind of scope (colonoscope) to look at the entire colon to check for other causes of bleeding."

OMG, this all sounds painful! I’m only 23. I am 5′6" and weigh 140 which is mostly muscle as I’m very active. I’m a healthy eater…fruits, veggies, whole grains…I even cook and grow my own produce instead of buying processed foods. What could be the root of my problem? I’m terrified. Help.
I don’t over work myself by lifting weights or anything strenous like that…I do bike riding, hiking, soccer, badminton, tennis and yoga.

Im talking about raw salads with countless veggies w/ olive oil, fruits for snacks, vegetables juiced, Whole grain high fiber bread, and raw sunflower seeds and more for 4 weeks. Im not overweight or constipated. Just want to do something good for my body.