Seeing your doctor about an anal problem
Almost everyone is embarrassed about seeing the doctor about an anal problem, such as anal pain, wind, or anal itching. It is important that you get over this worry, so that you get treatment for the problem. Value your own health and think of your doctor simply as someone who is helping to maintain your health. Bowel or anal symptoms, such as constipation or bleeding, can sometimes be serious. People are literally dying of embarrassment because they do not see their doctor when bowel symptoms start, often because of a fear of examination of their back passage (rectal examination). Therefore they may reach their doctor only when bowel cancer is quite advanced. Although bowel cancer is much less common than piles, it is always a possibility and can be treated very successfully at an early stage.
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Written by: Dr Margaret Stearn
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Monday, December 20th 2010
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Posted by Derick Carroll on 14/05/2012 at 02:31
Hello, I have Recently have had a fairly amount of Blood coming from my Rectum, I am like most Very Nervous to go see a Dr. 1.) Because I'm Scared. 2.) Because i dont have medical Insurance. This whole Bleeding process has lasted about a Month, I kept telling myself it will Eventually go away, Well today it was an amount of Blood that Scared me and pushed me to get it fixed. Any Professional Suggestions?..
Posted by rose on 29/04/2012 at 11:53
I was given suppositories for hemmeroids and a feelin of passing glass when I poo I've been usin them for 2 weeks and its still painfull. Any suggestions
Posted by Optional on 04/04/2012 at 02:00
terrible pain for about 3 hours after bowel movement.agony.
Posted by Optional on 23/03/2012 at 04:20
Hi, I have noticed fresh red blood in my anus, it happens whenever I poop or pee. I feel no pain, but I can see drops of fresh red blood. This has been ongoing for almost a month. I don't feel any difficulty or pain whatsoever if I poop or pee. Can you help me please? I am scared.
Posted by Optional on 21/03/2012 at 12:29
Please can anyone help? I have an extremely embarrassing problem which I can't talk about. I am sexually active and have a wonderful lover. But recently during lovemaking I have ejected very small amounts of faeces. I noticed the sheets were soiled to my utter horror!It's not much, but enough to be seen. Happily my partner has not seen it as I hastily cover up the evidence. But one day he will - and i dread it! Has anyone else experienced this? I feel completely mortified and ashamed.
Posted by Optional on 18/03/2012 at 04:46
pls my anus is geting too tight i can't insert my finger in it, when i see a doctor he said is pile but i am not experincing any bleed. Pls i want to know the actual problem.
Posted by Optional on 12/01/2012 at 05:52
i have pain in annal during passing stool and inner muscles coming out , it's very pain full, can any one give me advice to use cream to avoid pain
Posted by Optional on 26/12/2011 at 01:58
I would firstly like to reassure everyone that the doctors trip is not bad at all. I am a male, and had a female doctor do the examination, but I felt comfortable all the time, and she explained everything as she went along. The problem is not solved however. I went in due to pains after passing a stool or exercise (straining the muscles i suppose.) And i was prescribed some local painkilling and hemmarhoids cream, which when i was using it stopped the pain. The blood was still present on the paper however. I am still experiencing pain and blood on the toilet paper at times, and it is stopping me from doing sports due to pain. Also, i feel my anus is a bit leaky. Is anyone else experiencing this problem, and seen a doctor that has solved the problem?
Posted by Optional on 04/12/2011 at 12:53
i found it very useful. the best informative site so far. thanks. i think am going to visit my GP, i cant suffer in silence anymore.
Posted by Mkumar on 28/11/2011 at 04:52
Sir, a Doctor three days diagonosed my pile without protoscope and found that it is in third stage.In this regard,I would like to ask whether there is role of digestive system(liver and associated glands) in maintaining proper digestion ultimately culminating into piles?I have the habit cleaning my anus 2.5"with my index finger then only I get satisfaction after defaecation.But I have read related articles in this and now I am highly alarmed.thanks
Posted by Optional on 12/10/2011 at 11:28
@PaulMD : I disagree entirely. I am a doctor in my 20s. I have performed many, many rectal examinations on many, many different people. I am heterosexual and have a great relationship (including sexual!) with my girlfriend. However, when examining a rectum, on ANYone, my mind couldn't be further from sex, perving at a body or anything similar. I gain no pleasure out of the procedure, just in the same way that I gain no 'pleasure' out of looking in someone's ears. In the same way, I also do not dread the procedure just because it's near someone's "naughty bits". It is an examination technique just like any other. The only thing to note is that, in general, a DRE is easier on a very thin person compared to a very obese person (same goes for examining a shoulder actually!) If doctors were unable to separate out work and 'play' then 'playtime' at home with our partners would become very wierd and very UNpleasurable'.
Posted by PaulMD on 31/08/2011 at 05:02
"What do you think will be going on in your doctor’s mind while you are being examined? Are you imagining your doctor will be mentally rating and criticizing your appearance? In fact, in this situation your doctor is interested in your insides, not your outsides. By the time he or she becomes a GP, your doctor will have seen literally thousands of backsides and is not interested in their appearance.” You’re dead wrong about that, Margaret. If the patient is a 20 year-old sprinter, it’s a near certainty that the thoughts running through this hypothetical male doctor’s head won’t be 100.00% professional. He has a penis. He has testicles. And unless he’s in his 60’s, he’s probably got a good amount of testosterone flowing through his body. And just because he’s the doctor and she’s the patient and he has to perform a rectal exam to diagnose a problem doesn’t mean that his interest in the situation is 100.00% medical.
Posted by FIRST TIME on 10/08/2011 at 07:44
Hello.. Well its quite embarassing to have a pain in ur anal region, but i think its very necessary to tackle it on time. My problem is a painful sensation in my anus anytime i tense the muscles there..i have never had anal sex..it just started a week back when i was stooling, and i have noticed no blood or pus. Please i need advice or better still referral to ab good doctor i can have a chat with. I'd like to use a doctor other than my family doctor. HELPPPPPP
Posted by SHAJI on 08/08/2011 at 07:32
TRULY GREAT!! THE INFORMATION & EXPLANATION IS TRULY HELPFUL. MY WORRY OF SEEING A DOCTOR IS VANISHED. I AM PREPARED TO SEE THE DOCTOR NOW WITHOUT TENSION. THANKS A LOT.
Posted by Optional on 25/07/2011 at 03:57
nice piece stil struglin to get the courage but soon
Posted by Grace on 23/07/2011 at 07:07
I hv this symptom,can the pile be cured totally.am tired of this problem and i want to know the exact drugs to use.i hv been to both herbal and English doctor but still not gone.what do i do
Posted by Optional on 08/07/2011 at 03:23
Thank you. My mother & grandmother both died from Bowel cancer so you always have a nagging doubt about blood from behind. I now feel a bit more confident about a visit my G.P.
Posted by Optional on 01/07/2011 at 11:45
thank you it was usfull
Posted by Optional on 24/06/2011 at 04:38
im 14 i done a poo at school anly to find out that there was poo and blood on the poo i have constapation is this why the blood comes out i have recently had a argument with my mum and dad due to somthing at school is this poo and blood thing due to stress and constapation thank you
Posted by Optional on 22/06/2011 at 10:57
very very good info i will go and see my doc now that i no what will happen thanks dr margaret :)
Posted by Optional on 22/06/2011 at 12:14
What if the bleeding of your anal is often? Sometimes it bleeds sometimes its not bleeding. Is it possible that there is a wound in the anal?
Posted by zen on 20/06/2011 at 04:06
i hve found there are three soft sponge lump around my anus area . i am going to see the GP for this . good info here .Thanks
Posted by Optional on 06/06/2011 at 03:53
what a relief
Posted by Optional on 22/05/2011 at 12:44
It is very sore and has been for the past 5 days there seems to be no blood but a lot of discomfort i don't know what to do
Posted by Michele Austin on 13/05/2011 at 05:06
I have told my Dr. about this problem. I have it can be caused by stress. I am taking care of my fiance who has terminal cancer, Lost my mom to cancer and my second husband to cancer in 2003. I am, and was, a caregiver to them. Could this be caused by stress. I have also heard that policeman get this frequently from stress of their jobs. I will see my dr. again, and print this out for her to see. I got a lot of info from your site, and I thank you very much. It is happening right now and driving me to want to scream from the pain. Lasts for over an hour and has been trying to spasm for four days. M. Austin
Posted by Optional on 29/04/2011 at 09:04
reassuring
Posted by "oh no" on 21/04/2011 at 02:21
Ive found out that i have one rather painful skin tag near my anus... (not on it) But ive looked up the symptoms when i first got it and i found hermorriod information. I FREAKED! I saw the part where hemorrids usually itch and mine didnt. i was so releaved. After about 2weeks with just putting germoline on it, i found that it started itching (not dramatically) but just slightly... i was so scared and booked an appointment with my local doctor. Im so scared so show him my rear!! :( i understand that he has probably seen lots of them, but that doesnt change my mind of being worried!! My appoinment is at 1:00pm today and im constantly looking at the clock.. :/
Posted by Optional on 11/04/2011 at 08:45
hi a had a baby 2 years ago and after i went on the pill so i wouldnt get pregnant again and since i came off them ive been bleeding from the back passage and it is really painfull when i go to the toilet. please help, thank you
Posted by Optional on 09/04/2011 at 12:12
Hello i would like to say thankyou for this site its helping me alot and has been put together very well. some doctors talk to me like i am stupid i know i have problems thats why i am here.i saw my doctor today about sleeping problems and he said well its because your sleeping pattern is disturbed well duh! yes i know but how do i solve this. now i was worried about telling him about my itchy anus problem but why should i let his bad way of talking affect me.so thanks to this page im going to book a appointment with a different doctor and tell them my anus problem ps its for my own good
Posted by Sue on 08/04/2011 at 08:45
Excellent article, very reassuring.
Posted by Pinini on 04/04/2011 at 02:44
Hi Since I gave birth to my daughter,my anal is so painful when I go to the toilet.Now I am using Bullets to go the toilet. Please help
Posted by Optional on 29/03/2011 at 02:00
my 16 yr old son goes to the toilet to make a bm. but when he does one there is more blood than anything else.im so worried about him. he went to the doctor.but the doctor just told him that he would make him an appointment at place they could examine him. thats all. do u think that was right or do u think i should see another doctor. could u advise me please.
Posted by JIM on 25/03/2011 at 03:51
What kind of doctor do you see if you get a dull pain deep in the anus every 6 to 8 weeks. the pain wakes me up from a deep sleep where i will go to the toilet and sit trying to make a bm but i don't need to go. just he pressure of me trying to go will make the pain go away after about 10 min. thanks Jim
Posted by Optional on 07/03/2011 at 06:33
The article is really useful for the one who suffers the problem , Thank you
Posted by Optional on 25/02/2011 at 06:07
Thank you for the information. Now I have more understanding on this.
Posted by Optional on 22/02/2011 at 05:36
I think I have the courage now to go see my doctor for a problem on my anus. I am pretty sure I have hemorrhoids and have just been to nervous to do anything about it.. pheww..i can breathe now..
Posted by jj12advice on 18/02/2011 at 05:08
I've had anal itching for the past 6 months & I've been tested for every type of std. However, I haven't gotten tested for genital warts! It is very frustrating and haven't seek advice from a doctor yet. I do drink alcohol often and eat a lot of fast food. So I don't know if this is a cause. I need help! Anyone know what this can be??
Posted by pipper on 17/02/2011 at 10:06
When I do alot of walking and sometimes just sitting I have rectal spotting of blood when I wipe.What is this from? No pain at all but butt sometimes in the area feels brused or like a rock is in that area when I sit down.
Posted by Optional on 14/02/2011 at 01:42
People are literally dying of embarrassment because they do not see their doctor when bowel symptoms start,this help me alot
Posted by Optional on 08/02/2011 at 03:01
My sleep is disturbed by the pain and irritation which causes me to make frequent visits to pass stool.Afterwards, the pain is severe for some few minutes and I sometimes notice bright red blood on the toilet paper.
Posted by Optional on 07/02/2011 at 10:39
i have piles for about 10-12 yrs.initially it was paining but now there is no pain only the skin is out what to do about outer skin
Posted by Optional on 04/02/2011 at 01:32
when i wipe i see blood an d sometimes after i poop i see blood in the toilet
Posted by easy on 29/01/2011 at 12:22
uhm.. so this morning i took my morning bowel movements and when i wiped there was surprising a significant amount of blood on the paper... like when u have your period? (for those who can relate). i wiped again and there wasn't more blood, so maybe i just pushed a bit too hard? there's no pain at all. but im also expecting my period now-ish, so i dont want to confuse myself or get unecesarily paranoid. should i see a doctor? or just wait and see if the next poop holds the same experience? sucky much?!
Posted by Watersport22 on 21/01/2011 at 07:31
Wow just the article that I was looking for. I find it kind of sad almost how people avoid doctors due to embarrassment, and I am included in that category of people! I really wish I could put my fears aside and get myself checked out, I just don't want anything going up my butt... I'm scared that I'd look like an idiot if I told that to a doctor...
Posted by Optional on 18/01/2011 at 12:50
Article was helpful but I am still worried about the examination as I always have a very 'loose' bowel and am scared I will have an accident - any help or advice welcome.......
Posted by seze on 12/01/2011 at 08:49
i found this information very helpfull.i was really scared about going to see my doctor because its embarrasing but after reading this i am going to get it checked and hopefully itll be sorted out.so thank you for the usefull information.thanks
Posted by Optional on 12/01/2011 at 01:16
had urge for bowel movement, started with small "rocks" in bowel movement and some nausea and pressure, then had diarrhea. Following this was continured pressure but when trying to relieve bowel only blood came from rectum. This continued off and on for about 7 hours
Posted by Optional on 04/01/2011 at 01:06
hello, im 13 and iv'e been experiencing pain's in my anal region when excreting. for a few weeks i have not been eating properly.(loss of appetite.)and because of this been relying mostly on junk food. i have had the pains for about 2 weeks, and bleed almost every time i go to the toilets, it wouldn't be much blood, but i'm very scared about it. my mum has piles, and iv'e heard that it can be hereditary.the pains can be agonisingly painful,causing me to tence. i'm sure the pains are due to my anus and not to constipation, as i have been on a VERY fibre high diet for the past few days(breakfast:fruit and fibre,lunch: assortment of fruit,dinner: rice like curry(s)and before going to bed:fruit and fibre again.)i forgot to mention that i am also a vegetarian,(if that matters... iv'e also been experiencing very irritating itching, usually at night... i have considered going to a doctor, but am VERY sensitive about him/her seeing my penis, though the article did mention the doctor concentrating more on my anus, rather than other places. i have broken my right wrist so it's in a cast, which means i dont get to wash as much as i'd like to (every other day or maybe more) wondering if this might have anything to do with the itching? well that's about it- i'd be grateful for any feed back that you could give me, about the pains, the itching,any ways i can improve my diet, and about seeing the doctor, thank you!
Posted by Boongarneh on 25/12/2010 at 07:40
I've had a very tough time for the last 5 months or so. I began feeling like I have piles, then I saw some blood on the toilet tissue after wiping my anal hole. The itching became worse and I thought it's related to spicy food or "hot chillies". I went to my GP who referred me to a specialist surgeon. I underwent so many tests and got admitted for three days. After such many tests, the specialist said all my organs are fine, no infection at all. I was told I'm suffering from PROCTALGIA FUGAX, which is "just a severe pain" I was given painkillers (tablets) to take when there is pain attacking me. Right now the attacks from this pain are becoming regular, especially starting at 12 midnight last up to 4am. It is so painfull that I feel like dying when theis excrutiating anal pain is persisting. My GP has given me sachets of MOVICOL which he suggested that I must take ONE SACHET before going to bed at night. It does sometimes assist me coupling it with strong pain tablets. What is worse is that my erection has been badly affected presumably because of this persisting anal pain. I've also noticed that the pain attacks me severely after I've eaten hard bread or rolls. This condition is really taking its toll on me. Can someone advise me what else to do because medical experts are saying there is no specific thing I'm suffering from except this proctalgia fugax. I AM THE MOST WORRIED PERSON RIGHT NOW !!!!!
Posted by Optional on 13/12/2010 at 10:13
would it be possible for a general nurse to examine you instead of a male doctor i am very embarassed to get checked over by a my male doctor, please help i am very worried x
Posted by vinoda on 10/12/2010 at 01:07
sir, i really don't know what to do because now when I wipe my anus with toilet paper sometimes i see blood because maybe i scratch it and it's bleeding, I so this treatment on this website to powder a cotton wool with baby powder and put it inside my bum area and it is helping Im wondering if I can just keep it that way until it stop's please reply cause I'm to embarrassed to even tell my parents
Posted by walkwithFaith on 02/12/2010 at 02:36
As i read this article, I feel sad bec it took me long to have courage to face this health problem. Like everybody else here, I was really very afraid that one day it would be too late for me. Before this I pray to the Lord to give me strength to overcome this. Thank you so much for all the informations you gave. Today, I plan to find solutions. I will get back to this site so I could help all those in pain. God bless us all.
Posted by Optional on 24/11/2010 at 10:02
I am suffring from fissure and 2nd degre pile - sometimes it has got some releaf but again restart the problem, I have problem when I have in toilet, I saw with Doctor, he advised me for immediate operation but I feard because of longterm rest, I have no time. I don't want to operate if other treatment is possible, what do I do ?
Posted by Optional on 14/11/2010 at 08:24
I have serious pain when i use the toilet, the pain goes up my back. sometimes just after using when standing up i feel a sharp pain for like 5 seconds and then the pain reduces. i have both a fissure and second degree pile..... it is so painful that i dread going to the toilet for number 2......
Posted by Optional on 09/11/2010 at 02:25
very useful information although i keep getting piles i have had enough i want surgery
Posted by Problem on 22/10/2010 at 12:08
I have found an I think is a skin tag in this area and I have pain just in side towards the back of my anal hole please could you tell me what this possible is Thankyou
Posted by Maria on 22/09/2010 at 11:27
I am so much on pain!. It started with bleeding in the anus, I went to doctor ,gave me some cream and ok for a while. Later it became worst bleeding as I pass the bowels (not always) but the pain along up my rectus is horrible. I'm so scared. Two months ago I had a hysterectomy done, everything went and now I'm back with the pain inside me. What can I do?
Posted by Optional on 21/09/2010 at 10:25
I sometimes have anal itching and sometimes pain when i pass a stool.When I have bowel movements, I sometimes feel as though there is more to come but I cannot pass it. I have also had some bright red blood when I go to the toilet. Ther also appears to be a little skin tag/lump above my anal opening.I'm very worried about it and scared to got to a doctor.
Posted by Agirl on 21/09/2010 at 03:00
Ok, when I use the bathroom for number 2 blood tends to come out and im quite afraid to know whats wrong with me..and my V area is itchy and all and sommetimes when I pee it burns..and I wanna go to a doctor so bad but Im scared their gonna tell my mom im sexually active and she'll kill me! Can anyone pls help..??
Posted by jason on 20/09/2010 at 05:06
i have a anal problem, mostly itching and soreness but occasionally i do have bleeding, i went to the doctor and froze in front of him, changed the subject and made up an illness, i have used a few tubes of pile cream and still no better, i keep putting off going again! worried that it may be more than i thought at first and also the examination,
Posted by Optional on 23/08/2010 at 12:04
I had sex as i ejaculated felt little pain and then it went away. but as i passed urien a notice i started bleeding.
Posted by gary on 08/08/2010 at 09:48
hello i have had prostitis for over three years and i am on tamsulosin 400mg take one a day i get pain when i ejaculate and a hot burning sensation in my bottom they say there is not a lot they can do as they dont know a lot about the condition and i just have to learn to live with it is there anything that you tell me that would help many thanks gary
Posted by Anonymous on 04/08/2010 at 08:54
I suffered from an anal fissure a year ago, and it lasted almost 6 months. The first 3 months were the most painful, and I've never felt anything as bad as that (and I've given birth and broken bones before). So my heart goes out to anyone who's suffering from that horrible, awful, malady. I'll tell you exactly what helped me, as I did tons of research and tried everything under the sun. 1. Buy something called L-Glutamine pills and take 1 or 2 daily. You can find them at a local healthfood store because body builders take them as they help regenerate muscle tissue. Don't ask me why, but these helped more than any other pill I took. 2. Vitamins!! Take Vitamin C,E, and A once daily. C helps the immune system, E helps skin and muscle tissue, and I think A helps cel growth, I'm not totally sure, I just know they helped. (and really what harm can taking vitamins do anyway??) 3. Start taking a mild laxative every night before you go to bed. I experiemented w/ alot of them and I've found Miralax to be the best. Milk of Magnesia works well but it's soooo potent you've got to be very careful or you'll end up w/ a case of the runs the entire next day (no good, especially if you're at work/school!!) What I found the best was to take a cap full of Miralax w/ a full glass of water before bed. I would usually alternate between that and a 5 oz. cup of prune juice before bed followed by a cup of water. 4. If you're up for it, stop eating meat completely. Well I stopped eating red meat and chicken. I did eat some turkey in small portions. I ate tons of fruit and veggies, and beans. As gross as it may sound I swallowed a spoonful of straight olive oil every night before bed, because it provides a slick coating inside your intestines and makes things much easier going out, trust me. 5. This one is very important (well they all are really) and I still take tis stuff just cuz it's so good for you! Ground Flaxseed! You can also find this at a local healthfood store and it's not very expensive either. One bag is usually around 10-12 dollars and it lasts almost 6 months! You can sprinkle it on almost anything from salads, cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, soup, sandwiches, pizza, etc. I highly recommend this! Please buy the ground stuff, not the pill form as the ground stuff is way more effective. Not only does it have awesome Omega 3's, it helps you go to the bathroom very well!! 6. I got a perscription from a rectal surgeon for a cream called Diltiazem. You apply it to the outside of the affected area about 30 min. before a bowel movement and right after too. I know, I know..how do you know when you're going to go 30 min. prior?? Well after you start taking prune juice, laxatives, ground flaxseed, and eating lots of fruits/veggies you'll start to be on a regular schedule, trust me! After I started doing all of these things my pain went away greatly...oh, and I also took warm sitz baths about 2-3 times daily for about 15 min. each time. My pain really started subsiding about 4 months after I got the cursed thing, and I believe it went away completely about 6 months after I got it. I'm so deathly afraid of getting it again, I haven't stopped taking any of the above mentioned things to this day. Besides, all that stuff is really good for you anyways. Good luck everyone!!
Posted by Optional on 04/08/2010 at 05:23
This was very helpful information, it makes me less concerned and worried about my issue and seeing a doctor about it.
Posted by Optional on 03/08/2010 at 07:00
I've had 2 rectocels last year. My syptoms now are feeling like I'm pushing around and object in the rectum and my bowel movement coming out flat. It's as though I've lost my nerve endings to push. So I have to physically bare down to the point I'm afraid I'll have a heart attach. Also, pain during intercourse. Doctor says the U muscle extremely tight and protruding in result causing the pain. Interstim stimulator has been brought up. But reading that is for urinary problems. My question is "will that help?
Posted by Gloria on 31/07/2010 at 09:46
I have anal itching and pain for approximately the last 6 months. This has been on and off rather that continuous, however, it is extremely painful! Sometimes I am kept awake by the pain and need to take painkillers. When I have bowel movements, I sometimes feel as though there is more to come but I cannot pass it. I have also had some bright red blood when I go to the toilet. Ther also appears to be a little skin tag/lump above my anal opening. It acually looks like it's another hole! Please help me, I'm worried sick.
Posted by Muhammed on 30/07/2010 at 08:31
This is good information. I have one problems on anus one small balls grown, but no bleeding very smooth ,very minor pain feeling actually it is symptom of piles or not pls replay
Posted by Optional on 15/07/2010 at 01:04
what kind of doctor can i see for anal pain
Posted by Optional on 14/07/2010 at 12:14
after 2 ops still bleeding and sore no idea what to do now
Posted by Optional on 09/07/2010 at 03:34
i have lived with anal itching for about 2 years now and my wife doesnt complain as having the same problem and after reading this document i think i have to see my doctor for parasital exams.
Posted by happy on 08/07/2010 at 06:45
i was also suffering from anal problems like fissure and piles both. for some relaxation, take some hot water and sit in this pressuring outside ur anal so that water goes in for atleast 20mins.this is really helpfull aftr that u can use any cream.
Posted by Justine on 07/07/2010 at 03:27
This is still scaring me. I have problems facing up to my fears, Please, somebody...anybody please help me. I need to make sure my body's healthy. :'(
Posted by Optional on 07/07/2010 at 10:07
Please let me know whether to go and consult a skin doctor for anal problems or we have a separate specialization.
Posted by Optional on 30/06/2010 at 05:17
my daughter is suffering first degree of piles . it can be cured. now started taking fruits lot. how long it will take to get cured. after passing toilet tiny paticle coming out. now iam pushing it to go in. so please advice she does not have any constipation problem. iam more worried in her young age she is suffering.
Posted by robert on 18/05/2010 at 08:59
i practice anal sex and i think my anus is ripped. the skin below my anus (nearer to the spine) has ripped and has formed something like a flap. when i defecate, sometimes there's blood (but not always). it doesn't hurt. can you tell me which kind of doctor i should go to? thanks.
Posted by haseeb beg on 16/05/2010 at 04:29
I want to the exact period of pile reconvery
Posted by Optional on 14/05/2010 at 03:44
i think i m facing the problem of piles. But do tell me when should i consult a problem because i donot bleed regularly. actually i saw bleeding three times, Ist- one and a half year ago, second time do not remember exactly and third time yesterday
Posted by AnGeLtEdDy on 05/05/2010 at 12:46
which doctor do you have to see in order to check you anal itch.........cuz i have had this problem for years so i need to get rid of it....please help
Posted by Optional on 14/04/2010 at 08:00
what kind of doctor should i go to?
Posted by Optional on 05/04/2010 at 01:59
i have recently developed a soreness around the inside of my bum cheeks, and around the inside of my legs/scrotum, any ideas what it could be, i have been using sudo cream but dosnt seem to be working
Posted by Optional on 02/04/2010 at 02:45
when i had a poo there was blood all over my poo and i have aching in my lower back is this a pile problem. i have had blood on my poo before but not amount
Posted by Optional on 27/03/2010 at 01:42
Thanks. It's helpful to know the steps of how the doctors would examine this problem.
Posted by Sanjay on 20/03/2010 at 01:09
I have prob with my anus i dont know what is that, when i came after toilet after 30 or 50 mins i feel something is leaking and when i use tissue there are some drop or potty it is happening with me since more then two year but i was avoiding because it was earlier happend some times but these days i m getting these prob very seriously and in big amount. i m new in uk and right now i m not registered with any gp , pls advice me if any once can do
Posted by Optional on 15/03/2010 at 02:43
Yes this was helpful
Posted by RAKESH on 27/02/2010 at 10:55
I am suffering since last 8 months and don't know the right doctor to consult
Posted by Stella on 27/02/2010 at 03:07
I EXPIRENCE A PAIN IN MY ANU, I HAVE SEEN A DOCTOR, HE GAVE ME DRUGS THAT COULD HELP MY STOOL TO BE SOFT BECAUSE IT STATED WITH HEARD STOOL. STILL THE PAINS CONTINUED. NOW THIS IS THE THIRD MONTH I AM STILL HAVING THE PAINS ESPECIALLY WHEN I GO TO TOILET. THE PAINS LAST FOR 25 TO 35 MINUTES. I AM WORRIED ABOUT IT.
Posted by Alfred Goring on 24/02/2010 at 08:33
this was very informative and hope to continue to read it thank u for alaying my fears about anal fisure
Posted by worried on 21/02/2010 at 06:18
still have concerns and the embarrassment
Posted by Optional on 20/02/2010 at 01:02
Been having anal itch for months so after reading all this information have realised I have been using every cream under the sun without success, only makes it worse. Have decided to go to Dr and have proper examination to relieve my anxiety.
Posted by Anonymous on 10/02/2010 at 07:42
i have been having anal bleeding for about 2 months. sometimes the bleeding is within the faeces and sometimes the toilet is filled with blood. i have a sharp pain when i try to poo and i be on toilet for like half an hour because it is soo painful. it's just so embarrising for a doctor to see your backside, i dont know wot to do?
Posted by dina on 07/02/2010 at 09:45
ive been having this fissure since last year and after injecting the botox, it become more painful and the skin tags become red and swollen like a grape
Posted by kevin bridge on 02/02/2010 at 11:33
as well as itchy i get alot of pain sometimes its so bad i cant walk
Posted by jo on 01/02/2010 at 12:04
hello i have bleeding too from my anal but its not every time i go to move my bowels its just now an then,it is bright red should i see my doctor 1/2/2010
Posted by Anonymous on 27/01/2010 at 10:02
After looking on the nhs website i believe i havean anal fissure. i find it difficult to talk to people even close family and friends. i have several issues concerning my body, which is causing other mental health issues eg depression, stress, and possible an eating disorder. i dont feel i could talk to my doctor or even close family and friends as writing this is hard enough. is there any way i can treat any of the problems mentioned without having to see a doctor
Posted by ned on 26/01/2010 at 09:32
To ease a fisure..when in the bathroom squeeze bottom cheeks together while passing waste it improves quickly.
Posted by Kalemire Paul on 21/01/2010 at 11:09
Dear Editor, Thanks you for the information. I now have the idea and courage to face the doctor should a similar problem come up. Thanks
Posted by rukiye hassan on 19/01/2010 at 10:27
large piles and blooding
Posted by AJW on 18/01/2010 at 10:18
family has problem - starts with ithing anus week or so, have all been wormed, after itching eases passing of poo really burns and anus is sore to wipe, to look at does not look sore. After passing some bright blood, 4 members of family have a same time.. nothing is really helping dr say fissure - how can it be passed on to other family members? Been going on for over 4 weeks - help
Posted by Anonymous on 17/01/2010 at 12:45
i have just been having pain every now and then in the anal area and red in my stool which doesnt appear to be blood because it doesnt turn the toliet water any color when it touches the water
Posted by Chichi on 16/01/2010 at 11:08
i am 16 and have been having stabbing pains in my anal for a few years now, happened about a few times a year (not that often), but this morning i woke up to extreme stabbing pains in my anal and when i tried to walk i experienced more pain. my pains are really extreme and i cannot stand there acting as if its not happening, i end up holding my but, getting on my toes, bending weirdly and making weird noises to how painful it is. i am not going out in public today as i feel i would experience extreme embarrassment if i happened to have one of these pains when people are watching. i am a bit embarrassed to see a doctor about my problem but i really don't want it to be serious and get worse so i want it checked asap.
Posted by KRK koi choda star nhi on 10/01/2010 at 10:30
in the morning i saw that blood coming with my shit...is it piles related problem..m also feeling pain in my anal... what is this? KrK
Posted by Helen on 10/01/2010 at 06:22
what type of doctor should i seek help regarding anal matter??
Posted by adelaide on 31/12/2009 at 05:02
i have an anal pain that passes through my vagina and the pain sometimes feel like period pains should i be worried?
Posted by Jacky zarju on 14/12/2009 at 11:29
I got my baby 3mnths ago via c section and since then,i strain alt wen pasin bowel n also fil a sharp pain,several hrs later i have pains tht so uncomfrtable to sit,walk and sleep
Posted by marem ali on 17/10/2009 at 12:23
anal pain what is the pain and why ?
Posted by Rita Joyce on 04/10/2009 at 09:52
much discomfort in my anal area sitting and wearing trousers, most uncomfortable when i pass motion as some of it stays in the anel area after i finish so i must wash my self many times and put some sudocream as i seem very dry not sore to touch but uncomfortable, ive had a colan procedure which showed a lazy gut i eat a very healthy diet high in fiber it has not helped, have back and leg pain which has been diagnosed as wear and tear in two of my discs i wonder if there is a connection have been, recommended to see osteopath hope you can show some light on my problem,thank you.
Posted by Me on 27/09/2009 at 09:47
I feel my stools are just too big to pass sometimes. I feel them scratching out and have to hold onto something! Once it's out there is loads of bright red blood. for the rest of the day it throbs and is generally sore. After reading this I will make an appointment with a female GP. Thanks!
Posted by Anonymous on 17/09/2009 at 12:46
HAVE SEVERE PAIN IN THE ANUS AFTER EVACUATION.pART OF ANUS PAD PROTRUDES OUT AND HAS TO BE PUSHED BACK WHICH CAUSES PAIN FOR SOME TIME.THIS HAPPENS MORE WHEN I EAT OUT.ANY REMEDY FOR THIS KIND OF PROBLEM.
Posted by jim on 03/09/2009 at 10:27
This is a very helpful site and has put my mind at rest. Thank you
Posted by Anonymous on 17/08/2009 at 10:12
Hi for quite a while now i seem to ear when i pass a large stool. it is never a lot of blood but i am worried that constant bleeding in that area could lead to an infection. i have a same pea sided lump where the bleeding comes from, I thought this was the body trying to protect itself but now I am not so sure. Is this something I should be worried be about?
Posted by westlondon on 14/08/2009 at 09:44
I had a very itchy anus a few years ago, i was going insane in the end it turn out to be an allergy to milk, when i completely avoided milk and dairy products the problem went
Posted by first time on 19/07/2009 at 06:59
hi i just pulled down my underwear to use the toilet and there was a blood stain on the back part, must've been alot because i chacked my trouser and it had gotten through my underwear slightly and stained my trouser aswel, i didnt feel any pain, or realise i could've been bleeding antil i saw the stain, and the stain looked like it had been there a while, when i checked with a tissue i wasn't bleeding so it had stopped, sometimes when i use the toilet the skin around the anus cracks and little tiny drops of blood come to the surface, is any of this serious? im worried about the blood stain, it hasn't happened before
Posted by shay guy on 17/07/2009 at 08:22
hi since last two day when i go do laterin , i get pain (while pressuring laterin), pls advise what to do
Posted by karen on 11/07/2009 at 09:52
Ie had had stomache have had a bad stomache since thursday morning, but started bleeding on the evening, I dont have pain, but i am a bit sore now, and have had tummy ache. I am still going to the toilet but only passing blood, is this normal because of tummy bug
Posted by Anonymous on 08/07/2009 at 02:45
hi my boyfriend is bleedin really heavly when he goes for a poo, its like a pink couler, he has no pain only when the lump inside his bum comes out and then he is in pain, i dont know what to do please help he wont go to the doctors!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Anonymous on 01/07/2009 at 01:16
It seems that most comments come from men. Please talk to your wife about it! I am a wife, and I promise you that your wife would rather you told her. Yes, she will probably give you the confidence to go to the doctor, but you will have made that decision together. What a relief that will be!
Posted by Anonymous on 29/06/2009 at 12:52
Your enquiry: hi ,i will start from the begining, up until about 4-5 days ago i could go to the toilet fine,stools were normal size.but now its hard to go and the stools are about 1/10 of the normal size pencil thin and its hard to go i have to strain ,and i try not to for ovious reasons,i think its constapation,but i am unsure and i dont go to doctors ever,people i have spoke to say you cant take a stool at all if constapatied, so it might not be that as i can still go a little bit ,this is really starting to worry me as i have never had constapation before ,also i am male and 24,and just before i had constaration,i tried to give up smoking and drinking it lasted 4-5 and this was just before this all happened and i was eating more fruit,any help would be much appreciated i have mailed before and you said to ring,but i couldnt,i cant go doctors even thou i no i should,i have been reading up online,and am very worried ,and dont no what to do .please any advice would help
Posted by Anonymous on 23/06/2009 at 11:55
I have had anal bleeding for the last six months! maybe longer! it has actually become so bad that i am scared to go out with friends and just feel normal? If i do i have to wear a pad because the bleeding just happens at any time without warning. I do suffer with a lot of pain with this problem and some days sit in agony. I am a very active person and
Posted by Anonymous on 15/06/2009 at 08:05
a few times i have had trouble passing feaces, to get it out i have had to hook it out with my finger (disgusting i know) but if i didnt it would feel very uncomfortable. on several occasions blood has come out too, today it happened again this time loads of dark red blood came out and fiiled the toilet, do u think i have anything to worry about?
Posted by Anonymous on 14/06/2009 at 09:31
i have bleeding from the anal passage but no pain the bleeding has been for the last 5 days
Posted by keith on 14/05/2009 at 06:40
i have anal spotting sometimes when i empty my bowels but not all the time it seems to be when i go to the toilet more than once but i dont spot all the time could it be bowel cancer?
Posted by Anonymous on 26/04/2009 at 05:39
over the weekend i have been finding fresh red blood on the toilet paper i dont strain when i go to the toilet as i never have the need to, sometimes i have a mucus should i be worried
Posted by Triece on 20/04/2009 at 06:16
I have had some stomach problems recently that lead me to being a little constipated and then over the past 3 days, I have been bleeding analy. I fill up the toilet with blood as I am having a bowel movement and then over the past 2 days I have noticed small blood clots as well. One of the blood clots was the size of a tootsie roll and the others are pea size. I also have some bloody mucuous looking stuff when I wipe. I am not on my cycle and no where near it, but I feel like I am with the cramping stomach and all the blood, only it is coming from my anus. Could you give me any advice? I hate going to the doctors.
Posted by anonymous on 19/04/2009 at 06:38
I have suffered from external piles for a few years and creams have worked fine if i have had a flare up. However for some months now i have had quite a severe pain in the anus after bowel movement which lasts for several hours during the morning and afternoon. It only dies down by the evening and thankfully during the night so i do sleep ok. But once i go to the loo again in the morning, im back to square one again. I thought after reading sites like this i had anal fissures and have tried suppositories and ive even had fibre gel drinks to soften the stools even though i do not have trouble normally, going to the loo. Some days the pain is worse than others, and some days it lasts longer into the day than others. Im scared to go to the doctor, because the thoughts of anything going up my back passage to examine me, makes me feel quite panicky to say the least. But by the same token, im also scared i may NOT have internal piles/fissures and may have cancer or something, as yesterday i felt a lump (which isnt seeming to be IN the anus) but to the side of it. When i feel it,i have to press and i can feel something under the skin inside.it does feel a bit like a needle prick feeling sometimes when i do this. Is this what is putting pressure on my anus wall and causing the fissures? im really worried about it, but keep putting up with it hoping it will go away but ive had this for about 8 or 9 months now with hardly a day out of discomfort, so it aint going anywhere i know...please help
Posted by Anonymous on 16/04/2009 at 05:29
I am embarassed about the apperence of my anus. can i ask my gyno about it or do i have to go to a specialist?
Posted by barbara on 11/04/2009 at 02:52
last august i noticed blood when i passed waste, but it only happened twice in a few days, i went to the toilet this evening and the same things happened but there was quiet a bit of blood but not that much, should i go to the doctors or leave it?
Posted by Anonymous on 23/03/2009 at 09:23
I have been to the docs to have an anal bleeding problem looked at already. I was told that there was nothing to be seen but was given a prescription for it 'just in case it came back'. It has stayed away for a month but I now have another appointment, different doctor, for the same problem, only this time slightly worse. I find blood on the stool, and on the tissue after I wipe. Not a good look, or comfortable, or confidence building. I would say to anyone reading this, you are probably reading it for a reason. Get yourself to the docs - you never know until the experts have a look. This site has put my mind at rest slightly with some useful information. Thank you.
Posted by Clay on 07/03/2009 at 11:33
I could never go through any of the embarrassing process unless I know that no female medical workers will ever be involved at any point. Is this possible?
Posted by Anonymous on 06/03/2009 at 10:24
often i notice small bits of stool around the anus. Why is this not eliminated.? I have internal piles Is this a reason?
Posted by darrell on 06/03/2009 at 06:32
I have a problem with my back passage tearing when i pass a motion .I also loose blood when this happens and i have a throbbing sensation allday even when i break wind I have had operation for fistula piles and a polip non of which as solved the problem HELP PLEASE
Posted by sad and in pain a lot =[ on 04/03/2009 at 01:27
i am 20 years old female and not pregnant i noticed my anus had become itchy two three months ago and ignored it, i now hav stage 3 piles =[[ (i kno ikno ouch!) i just wish i had gone to the doctor earlier i am in so much pain it is unreal and cream only soothes the pain for a short while go to the doctor get checked out otherwise u are condemning urself to days of pain an mysery i hope it goes soon! had it since saturday night!!!
Posted by Anonymous on 09/02/2009 at 06:02
thank you, this is a great site
Posted by Anonymous on 25/01/2009 at 06:36
very helpful thankyou
Posted by Mrs C on 23/01/2009 at 04:56
PLease please go to the doctor, tell the receptionist you do not wish to discuss with them they have no right to make you tell them, same goes for a phone call, say I am in an open plan office and wish to discuss it face to face with a doctor. It is your right demand it! Most conditions are very easily treated and most likely to be worms or thrush (very common around the bottom). However, the wrong "self-help" can just make it worse, most creams (especially anything with hydrocortisone or local anaesthestic) and excessive cleaning especially soap or wipes make it worse. Gentle washing 2-4 times a day preferably without soap (use very dilute baby soap and rinse really well) dry with a hairdryer and most of all try not to rub or scratch. An ice pack wrapped in a clean cloth can really help too.
Posted by JOCELYN on 20/01/2009 at 04:06
HI I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH ANAL ODOR FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW....I HAVE BEEN TO DOCTORS SO MUCH THAT I GAVE UP.....ONE DOCTOR SUGGESTED THAT I WAS TOO BIG TO CLEAN MYSELF PROPERLY BUT I BEG TO DIFFER ALTHOUGH I AM OVER WEIGHT AS WHICH I HAVE BEEN ALL MY LIFE I DOUBT THATS THE CAUSE OR THE PROBLEM.....HE ALSO ADVISED THAT I SHOULD DIET...NOW I WAS WONDERING IS THERE ANY WAY THAT I CAN SOLVE THIS PROBLEM AND DOES DIETING REALLY WORK????
Posted by Anonymous on 15/01/2009 at 04:35
I have had anal itching for about 2 weeks or so and it's drivin me mad ! its now become sore de to scratching and has now become VERY irritating ! I don't want to visit a doctor and just want some way to make it stop ! Any suggestions ?
Posted by BobT on 11/01/2009 at 12:32
I find the worst part of any doctor's visit is getting past the receptionist. "Whats the problem" is not an easy one to answer, and it's stopped me for years from getting something done. I have no problem discussing with the Doctor, but NOT the receptionist!
Posted by Anonymous on 23/12/2008 at 05:22
I have had excessive sweating for years. I have hade a colonoscopy and found to be clear. However, the sweating and itching is constant. The scratching has sometimes been so intense that I have caused the sking to bleed. Sometimes any anal discharge causes great pain as if the fecal discharge was acid like causing a burning sensation. Sometime my bowel movements are solid and sometimes they are liquid during the course of a day. I have tried powders and washing on a regular basis but with no luck. I feel that the sweating is excessive compared to other parts of my body.
Posted by Anonymous on 23/12/2008 at 10:17
Your article talks about discussing symptoms with a doctor in a surgery. How do you actually get to that situation? I am offered a phone call to me when I am sat in an opne plan office - so I refuse this then sit and worry because I can't easily get help.
Posted by faheem on 20/12/2008 at 07:14
nearly 2 years i have bowl problem some time bleeding from my bowl,discomfort and after come back from toilet feeling bowl is not empty properly i am realy worried this situtation is on off plz help me
Posted by Oh bugger on 16/12/2008 at 12:30
I've had tiny amounts of anal bleeding, only evident after pooing, for years on and off. It was always worse after a heavy week of drinking. It was that infrequent it never really concerned me. All though if I'm honest, I was probably just burying my head in the sand and hoping it would go away. Which it always has, for a while anyway. Things have taken a turn for the more serious today. It seemed like I lost a lot of blood at work today. (in the wc) it's really sacred me. I decided to google anal bleeding and I found this page. I'm now reading about the possibility of bowel cancer, and I'm really sacred. Has putting it off and hoping it will fix it's self all this time given me advanced cancer? Or do I just have bad piles? Either way I'm glad I've recently taken out life insurance, so I know my partner and baby boy will be ok. Off to the docs tomorrow, and not before time...
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