I suppose its a sign that I’m growing up. I am just concerned about what it actually is compared to what I think it might be. About five days ago, I started noticing blood on toilet tissue and a burning sensation for nearly a half hour after using the toilet. And about two days later, and up until this very moment, all I feel is itching, all the time.

According to what I was reading, hemorrhoids are either internal or external. Internal ones bleed and hurt, and external ones itch. However, I have both symptoms. That could suggest that it started out as an internal one, that’s prolapsed, and is now external. But then, I don’t even know that it is a hemorrhoid, and I am not incredibly eager to go to my doctor and show her my butt, let alone stick in a finger, as I’m sure you could understand

Thanks

Yes, I have the piles, this is the first time I ever got them, they’re internal because there is fresh red blood in my stool. I just need some help from someone who knows because I can’t afford to go to the doctor right now, and i won’t go unless they get worse. Can someone give me advice on what I can do at home? I bought some miralax to soften up my stools, so they’re not so dry and painful… I’ve been sitting in a warm bath for about a half hour daily, i’ve been drinking tons of water and throwing some fruit and vegies in my meals…. I’m hoping they go away soon because they are soo painful.. does anyone have anymore advice to tell me about them… thank you.

The bleeding starts anywhere from a half hour to a day and it is as if an internal hemorrhoid has burst. (That is what I always assumed it was, but never really understood why it could be related.) I also don’t know if this info is useful, but I have never had anal intercourse.

- and please don’t give me one of those go to the doctor and stop asking on the internet answers that some people seem to obsessively offer. I have an appointment already. -