This does get a bit graphic so, if you are sensitive to that then you’ll not wish to read this.

Is it normal to get hemorrhoids when you’ve recently had a colonoscopy? I had my scope last Friday, and yesterday I noticed a bit of a problem, and today it has become worse. There is definitely a hemorrhoid; it is not bleeding…yet. So I guess I have two questions in one: Is the hemorrhoid a result of the scope? and, What can I do to get rid of it because it hurts to clean myself.

This does get a bit graphic so, if you are sensitive to that then you’ll not wish to read this.

Is it normal to get hemorrhoids when you’ve recently had a colonoscopy? I had my scope last Friday, and yesterday I noticed a bit of a problem, and today it has become worse. There is definitely a hemorrhoid; it is not bleeding…yet. So I guess I have two questions in one: Is the hemorrhoid a result of the scope? and, What can I do to get rid of it because it hurts to clean myself.

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.

My boyfriend definitely has problems with his digestive system but I am not a doctor so I don’t know what the problem is. His symptoms include sporadic vomiting, almost always in the early morning (6:30-7:30). However, only occurring every three weeks or so and lasting one to three days. Some times the vomit will contain food; sometimes dry heaves (no contents in vomit). His stomach is also constantly aching. He also experiences pain when passing stool there is blood at times. I think small amounts. Not sure if the blood is dark or red. I think the color would be a sign of weather the location is in the upper or lower intestine. He has been to countless doctors, gotten a biopsy and looked at with a scope. Yet, no doctor has given us closure or a plan for treatment, not even an attempt at a diagnosis. The problem has been with him for years. He is 20 years old and used drugs in the past such as large amounts of ecstasy (which I suspect to have some part in this, like how Aspirin can mess up your stomach) He lost about 20 pounds during that time which is most likely a result of the drug use or the onset of his sickness. Please help If you can! I say it’s an ulcer and hemorrhoids. THANK YOU
hey garylee thanks allot you fat fucking fuck! We have been to two specialist they didn’t give us any conclusive results. SO yeahhh why don’t you leave me alone with your profound mind.