Hemorrhoids?
I’m experiencing extreme pain surrounding my rectum. I have large, knot like, lumps on the outside of my rectum. When I cough, the affected area itself, and inside hurts. It feels like my rectum is turning inside out. Does this sound like hemorrhoids?
September 13th, 2009 at 3:17 am
Yes, it sound like hemorrhoids. There is a great, very effective natural treatment for hemorrhoids – Rue Care Oil. It’s easy to apply and cost effective. it is important you start treating your hemorrhoid as soon as possible. Try also to define what is the cause of your hemorrhoid – constipation, sitting or standing prolonged time in the same position that which can cause pressure on the veins in the lower part of the rectum. Acid/alkaline imbalance (body ph), Vitamin B6 deficiency, fatigue liver, colitis, IBS can also contribute to development of hemorrhoids.
September 13th, 2009 at 3:17 am
Your description is certainly reminiscent of hemorrhoids, although there are a couple of other potential causes.
1- Hemorrhoids – These are enlarged veins (hemorrhoidal veins) that have enlarged, much like varicose veins, and protrude into the anus, potentially even coming out through the sphincter. They usually are bothersome, can be painful, bleed, but are in no way life-threatening. Individuals who spend much time in the toilet or those who strain excessively due to constipation are a risk of developing them and of having them progress. Usually hemorrhoids can improve with time, only to return later on. Sitz baths and local analgesic and anti-inflammatory creams can be helpful.
Occasionally, a hemorrhoid will "thrombose", or clot, and will produce extreme pain that needs to be addressed right away. There are three groups of hemorrhoids, basically surrounding the entire anal sphincter.
There are two main types of hemorrhoids, internal & external; both pretty common. The most common type are the internal. Internal hemorroids are inside above the "dentate line", an anatomical landmark within the anorectum. We grade hemorrhoids based on how they behave. Type 1 hemorrhoids don’t protrude through the anus. Type II hemorrhoids protrude through the anus with coughing or straining but then return right back up. Type III hemorrhoids protrude continuously but can be manually returned into the anus. Finally, type IV hemorroids cannot be reduced and should be removed with surgery.
Other potential conditions are also possible, such as rectal prolapse, which is a very painful condition in which your rectum folds upon itself and telescopes through the anus. This is commonly seen in individuals with cystic fibrosis, the elderly, etc.
A rectal/anal abscess is a local inflammation due to infection near the anus. It will be a hard, painful swollen mass that causes extreme pain when touched.
An anal fissure is basically a cut along on of the margins of the rectum, it is incredibly painful and is much worsened with a bowel movement. Treatment is with Sitz Baths and bulking agents.
The best approach in your case, is to have your likely hemorrhoids looked at by a your PCP or a general surgeon and get their opinion. They usually will not opt to do surgery unless significant or if it has failed medical therapy. MEDICAL THERAPY CAN TREAT HEMORRHOIDS. Surgery is usually only a last resort if therapy has failed. Surgery includes placing a band around the hemorrhoids, letting them necrose and die. Alternatively, surgery to remove the three hemorrhoidal vein complexes can be performed, but usually only in cases where there is significant type IV prolapse outwards causing significant fecal incontinence. Good luck minimizing this annoying condition’s impact on your regular life.
September 13th, 2009 at 3:17 am
Yes this is hemorrhoids. The only way to get rid of them is with surgery.
September 13th, 2009 at 3:17 am
it sounds like cancer
September 13th, 2009 at 3:17 am
that’s what it sounds like. you can get yourself some preparation h wipes and creams for the irritation but if they’re severe i don’t know how much that will help. but give ‘em a try.
September 13th, 2009 at 3:17 am
It sure does. Those lumps are varicose veins of the rectum- which is the definition of a hemorrhoid. At the moment they have not broken, but if they do you will have bleeding. To avoid this, you need to do several things. Start with getting yourself a stool softener, something mild like Ducolax. You will also want either the hemorrhoidal pads or some witch hazel and cotton pads. Store them in the fridge between uses for a nice cool way to soothe the burn and pain. When you go to the bathroom, take your time and don’t strain at all. Use baby wipes for personal type cleaning, and then apply one of the nice cold hemorroidal pads, or the cold witch hazel on a cotton pad. Just pat it on gently, leave it one for a bit if you like. Now, you also need to alter your diet- the most important thing of all to do. You need to eat a lot more veggies, salads, and fruit. You should eat much less red meat. Eat a lot of whole grain cereals and breads, brown rice instead of white. Lay off the cheese and alcohol until things heal a bit, and avoid anything that tends to constipate you. Drink lots of liquids, water especially. Eat foods that tend to encourage "movement", like prunes and corn for most folks. Put a good reading book in the little room, and allow yourself enough time to go- no rushing the job, and no straining at all to get it done faster. You can soak your tush in warm water and witch hazel to help sooth the pain as well. There are also creams for hemorrhoids, which can help deaden the pain if it’s too bad. Try not sitting quite so much, as that doesn’t help circulation in the area. You need to have a soft stool that passes easily without any effort on your part, but you do not want diarrhea. You will have to keep the good diet for some time before they go away, but if you do follow it they can go away on their own and stay away. If you don’t alter your diet, eventually the veins will get larger, the lumps will get larger, and they will break and bleed. If things get too bad, the only treatment left is surgery. You really, really, don’t want things to get to that point, trust me. Eat your veggies, eat whole grains, drink plenty of fluid, get the hemorrhoidal pads (called Tucks), a cream, or the witch hazel to help with the burn. Then take your time and go when you need to. Don’t let yourself get constipated, and don’t strain. If you do these things, you should note a lot of improvement within a month or so, and they will go away. You really don’t want to know what happens if you don’t.
September 13th, 2009 at 3:17 am
Yes, it is hemorrhoids.. I used to call my husband Hemmy (short for hemorrhoids) Because he was a pain in my a s s. LOL