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What are hemorrhoids?

The term hemorrhoids refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed.

Hemorrhoids may result from straining to move stool. Other contributing factors include pregnancy, aging, chronic constipation or diarrhea, and anal intercourse.

Hemorrhoids are either inside the anus?internal?or under the skin around the anus?external.

What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?

Many anorectal problems, including fissures, fistulae, abscesses, or irritation and itching, also called pruritus ani, have similar symptoms and are incorrectly referred to as hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids usually are not dangerous or life threatening. In most cases, hemorrhoidal symptoms will go away within a few days.

Although many people have hemorrhoids, not all experience symptoms. The most common symptom of internal hemorrhoids is bright red blood covering the stool, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl. However, an internal hemorrhoid may protrude through the anus outside the body, becoming irritated and painful. This is known as a protruding hemorrhoid.

Symptoms of external hemorrhoids may include painful swelling or a hard lump around the anus that results when a blood clot forms. This condition is known as a thrombosed external hemorrhoid.

In addition, excessive straining, rubbing, or cleaning around the anus may cause irritation with bleeding and/or itching, which may produce a vicious cycle of symptoms. Draining mucus may also cause itching.

How common are hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are common in both men and women. About half of the population has hemorrhoids by age 50. Hemorrhoids are also common among pregnant women. The pressure of the fetus on the abdomen, as well as hormonal changes, cause the hemorrhoidal vessels to enlarge. These vessels are also placed under severe pressure during childbirth. For most women, however, hemorrhoids caused by pregnancy are a temporary problem.

How are hemorrhoids diagnosed?

A thorough evaluation and proper diagnosis by the doctor is important any time bleeding from the rectum or blood in the stool occurs. Bleeding may also be a symptom of other digestive diseases, including colorectal cancer.

The doctor will examine the anus and rectum to look for swollen blood vessels that indicate hemorrhoids and will also perform a digital rectal exam with a gloved, lubricated finger to feel for abnormalities.

Closer evaluation of the rectum for hemorrhoids requires an exam with an anoscope, a hollow, lighted tube useful for viewing internal hemorrhoids, or a proctoscope, useful for more completely examining the entire rectum.

Illustration reprinted with permission from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Artist: Russell K. Pearl, M.D. (http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hemorrhoids/images/Hemorrhoid.gif)

To rule out other causes of gastrointestinal bleeding, the doctor may examine the rectum and lower colon, or sigmoid, with sigmoidoscopy or the entire colon with colonoscopy. Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are diagnostic procedures that also involve the use of lighted, flexible tubes inserted through the rectum.

What is the treatment?

Medical treatment of hemorrhoids is aimed initially at relieving symptoms. Measures to reduce symptoms include
> tub baths several times a day in plain, warm water for about 10 minutes
> application of a hemorrhoidal cream or suppository to the affected area for a limited time

Preventing the recurrence of hemorrhoids will require relieving the pressure and straining of constipation. Doctors will often recommend increasing fiber and fluids in the diet. Eating the right amount of fiber and drinking six to eight glasses of fluid?not alcohol?result in softer, bulkier stools. A softer stool makes emptying the bowels easier and lessens the pressure on hemorrhoids caused by straining. Eliminating straining also helps prevent the hemorrhoids from protruding.

Good sources of fiber are fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. In addition, doctors may suggest a bulk stool softener or a fiber supplement such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel).

In some cases, hemorrhoids must be treated endoscopically or surgically. These methods are used to shrink and destroy the hemorrhoidal tissue. The doctor will perform the procedure during an office or hospital visit.

A number of methods may be used to remove or reduce the size of internal hemorrhoids. These techniques include

Rubber band ligation. A rubber band is placed around the base of the hemorrhoid inside the rectum. The band cuts off circulation, and the hemorrhoid withers away within a few days.

Sclerotherapy. A chemical solution is injected around the blood vessel to shrink the hemorrhoid.

Infrared coagulation. A special device is used to burn hemorrhoidal tissue.

Hemorrhoidectomy. Occasionally, extensive or severe internal or external hemorrhoids may require

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Actually, some animals can get hemorrhoids. The link below advertises "natural remedies" for pet hemorrhoids! I kid you not.

Humans, and pet animals, are more prone to hemorrhoids because of their diet. If you're out eating a "natural" diet, tons of insoluble fibre etc., you don't have to strain as hard to pass waste. Humans are especially prone because of our tendency to be upright, and to sit; these positions limit drainage from the rectal veins.

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Hmm maybe ur just irregular. If u have fruit, i suggest u eat at least three peices right now (except for a banana). This should help make ur bm more normal. All i can say is, just eat a lot of fruit everyday. Ive had problems like this b4 and fruit, is the only thing that solves em.

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It could be, but it sounds more like constipation. Make sure to drink liquids and slowly increase your fiber!

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Piles, or hemorrhoids, are areas in the anal canal where the tissue, which contains lots of blood vessels, has become swollen. They can be internal, occurring inside the anus, or external, when they can be seen and felt on the outside of the anus. When visible they look like round pink swellings, the size of a pea or a grape. Piles are common in pregnant women, but are rare in children.

Piles are classified according to their position. First-degree piles remain inside the rectum or anal canal. Second-degree piles protrude (or prolapse) from the anus when the bowels are opened, but return of their own accord afterwards. Third-degree piles are similar, but only return inside when pushed back. Fourth-degree piles hang permanently outside the anus.

Piles can usually be treated at home. The most important element in encouraging existing piles to clear up is to avoid constipation. By having regular bowel movements, and avoiding straining, stools pass easily and do not put pressure on the blood vessels in the anal area.

Eating plenty of fibre-rich foods such as fruit, vegetables and wholegrain cereals (eg brown rice, wholemeal bread), and drinking plenty of fluids, especially water, should keep bowel movements soft.

Avoid rich and spicy food, non-vegtarian food,strict no to pickles

It may help to take a fibre supplement or mild laxatives which soften bowel motions.

Homeopathy greatly helps in curing piles specially the 1st 2nd and 3rd degree piles and no surgery should be thought of till homeopathy has been tried. Some of the most commonly used medicines in treating piles are:
Hamamelis ?Q: very very useful in controlling bleeding caused due to piles
Aesculus: hip-piles with acute pain in the back
Collinsonia: chronic painful bleeding piles with pain as if sticks were placed in the rectum.
Graphitis: for piles and fissures with hard stools
Ratanhia: pain as if splinters of glass were sticking in the rectum
Other commonly used medicines are Sulphur, Nux. Vomica, silicea etc.

Head Remedy is:

Sulphur 30 & Nux. Vomica 30
Sulphur 30 to be take 3-4 drops in 1/4th glass of water; preferably empty stomached; early in the morning.
Nux. Vomica 30 to be take 3-4 drops in 1/4th glass of water; preferably empty stomached; 30-45 minutes after dinner/before going to bed.

Write for more help .. Cheers!!!

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Hemorrhoids, which are also called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and rectum. They may result from straining during a bowel movement. Apart from surgery for this you can apply some creams, which will give you only temporary relief. HEDENSA is once such cream available in India and you can apply.

Hemorrhoids can develop from any increase in pressure in the veins in the lower rectum. Common sources of pressure and hemorrhoid causes include:

-Constipation and the accompanying straining
-Diarrhea and the continuous expulsion of loose stools
-Sitting or standing for a long time, especially sitting on the toilet
-Obesity

You can also temporarily relieve the mild pain, swelling and inflammation of most hemorrhoidal flare-ups with the following self-care measures:

- Use topical treatments. Apply an over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream or suppository containing hydrocortisone, or use pads containing witch hazel or a topical numbing agent.
- Keep the anal area clean. Bathe (preferably) or shower daily to cleanse the skin around your anus gently with warm water. Soap isn't necessary and may aggravate the problem. Gently drying the area with a hair dryer after bathing can minimize moisture, which can cause irritation.
- Soak regularly in a warm bath. Do this several times daily.
Apply cold. Apply ice packs or cold compresses on the anus to relieve swelling.
- Use a sitz bath with warm water. A sitz bath fits over the toilet. You can get one at a medical supply store or some pharmacies.
Don't use dry toilet paper. Instead, to help keep the anal area clean after a bowel movement, use moist towelettes or wet toilet paper that doesn't contain perfume or alcohol.
- Take oral medications. You can use acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) temporarily to help relieve your discomfort.
- These self-care measures may relieve the symptoms, but they won't make the hemorrhoid disappear. See your doctor if you don't get relief in a few days, or sooner if you have severe pain or bleeding.
- Avoid constipation as it is the only main reason for getting piles.
- Also avoid intake of spicy foods. Take fibre rich food.
- Drink plenty of liquids, waters and it will help a lot.

I think you can avoid and have less suffering from Pile and also cure it in long run. -

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You could try a complementary therapy such as Chinese herbal medicine or homeopathy.
I found Gillian Mckeiths book, You are What you eat, really good. There's a section on piles with natural remedies and what to eat and what to avoid. Try and avoid wheat, dairy, red meat and highly processed foods. It is really hard to do, but it does pay off. I also follow G.Mckeith's list of foods which are gentle on the stomach (also in that book), its really helped.

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Welcome to pregnancy. It happens to a lot of women. I had the same problem my last pregnancy. If they are making you uncomfortable go and buy some witch hazel to dab on the areas. They can get bigger from the strain of the baby on your bowels, and constipation/straining during a bowel movement can also aggravate them. Try to make sure you drink plenty of water, eat a lot of fiber, and if they get too bad you can get a stool softener (NOT a laxative) to help you to be able to have a bowel movement a lot easier.

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Friend: dont' worry , take some right amount exercise , then you will feel better please
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If there is a choice, patients will not opt for hemorrhoids laser surgery as a solution to their problem. There are too many horror stories of the excruciating pain of the surgery and the long recuperation periods.
There are five types of hemorrhoid surgery. Three are used for external hemorrhoids- hemorrhoidectomy, laser coagulation and infrared photocoagulation. Injection sclerotherapy and rubber band ligation are used for internal hemorrhoids. These hemorrhoids are not curable with ointments and other non-surgical methods. The help of laser surgery is needed for getting rid of these hemorrhoids.
What is Hemorrhoids Laser surgery?

Hemorrhoids laser surgery is a process where skilled surgeons use laser light with pinpoint accuracy. During this procedure the unwanted hemorrhoid is simply vaporized or excised.

The laser beam is infinitely small, which allows for precision and accuracy. This helps facilitate rapid and unimpaired healing.

Earlier procedures involved laser coagulation, an electric current applied to the hemorrhoid through an electrode probe. The hemorrhoid went through a chemical reaction that stopped blood flow to the area and allowed the swollen tissue to shrink.

But now surgeons are using a more sophisticated laser in hemorrhoids laser surgery. This laser provides pinpoint accuracy for vaporizing or removing various types of hemorrhoids.

What are the advantages of hemorrhoids laser surgery?

The surgery results in less discomfort. The use of medication is also decreased and the healing process is much faster. Usually a hospital stay is not required and the patient is released in a few hours.

The laser is inherently therapeutic and enables the sealing of nerves and tiny blood vessels. This is done with the help of an invisible light. Post operative discomfort is also something the patient is relieved of, since sealing superficial nerve endings minimizes this discomfort.

The proctologist closes the tiny blood vessels, which keeps the operation in a controlled and bloodless environment. The entire procedure is comparatively less painful and uncomfortable for both the patient and the doctor. The procedure is much quicker, which is a relief for both the doctor and the patient. Hemorrhoids laser surgery is used alone or in combination with other modalities.
Side effects of hemorrhoids laser surgery

Even laser surgical procedures have certain side effects such as infection, under correction and over correction. But sometimes you don't have a choice, and the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks.

Good luck to you , Merry christmas and Happy new year !

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Hun i am a pile surgeon so plz listen.there r no strict roles in piles surgery and it is treated with surgeon preference and experiance.it mainly depend as well according to the size of the piles.if they r external then surgical removal is very effective and the best.if they r internal then 3 modalities r available:
1 surgery
2 sclerotherapy by injecting a substance cause thrombosis and healing of the piles.
3baron band ligation which is very poular in usa.
Now being u r terified from surgery plz ask your surgeon if band ligation is possible.
Ready for any further qwestion

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I'm not sure how effective your homeopathic treatment is. However, most hemorrhoid trouble is diet related, and can be helped a great deal simply by eating better and differently. What you need to combat constipation is fiber, from fruits and vegetables, and whole grains and cereals. You also need to drink plenty of plain water. You should avoid dairy products, red meat, and refined white flour foods- like white bread or white rice, and preprepared foods. There are also drinkable fiber mixes available from pharmacies which mix in water, and you drink a glass each day. You can also benefit from a stool softener, to help ease things passing, at least until the increased dietary fiber can take over. It can take several months after starting an improved diet to completely heal a hemorrhoid, but you should be able to notice relief much faster- within a month or so at least. You will need to continue the proper diet though, or the hemorrhoids will return. Although surgery can remove a hemorrhoid, it will not prevent more from developing if you do not change your diet habits. Diet changes are the most traditional, and most effective way to deal with the problem. If that doesn't work, then I'm afraid you will need something a little more radical and unpleasant.

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To be the honest no the doctor will explain to you that it is best for you to continue on the treatment continoulsy. If you do take a break then the meds will stop working.

You need to speak with your doc about the piles, they wont kill you yet TB could so you need to continue with them

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She needs to go to a doctor asap.

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I say that Colonoscopy is probably the best method to find out about those 2.

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Sitz baths, sitting in a tub of very warm water; emollients applied after a BM, Vaseline Intensive Care being effective and inexpensive; Preparation H.; mineral oil and other stool softeners plus a high fiber diet make defecation more comfortable. All these give temporary relief.

Unfortunately, many hemorrhoids recur and become more bothersome so that the patient opts for surgery. I'm told that newer techniques often allow for more rapid post-op recovery. A proctologist may be your best option.

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Try soaking in warm to hot baths every night. It works a little better if salt is added to the water. Out of all the treatments, this one worked the best.

If you cannot get to a bath, sometimes sitting on a heating pad helps.

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Hemroids can be caused by many reasons; unorganized lifestyle or bad eating habits primarily are the main causes of hemroids.

Lifestyle related causes
?Lack of physical exercise.
?Prolonged sitting sessions, especially at the work place.
?Strenuous work, especially where lifting heavy loads are involved.
Causes based on eating habits
?Too much "greasy" or fatty food.
?Lack of fibrous foods in the diet.
?Non-adherence to proper meal times.
?Lack of fruits and enough vegetables in the diet.
?Relying on fast foods.

More you can find in a Hemroids website http://www.hemroids.info which I think would be helpful to you.

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Http://www.hemorrhoidshemroids.com/causes-of-hemorrhoids-hemroids.html

This is what the site says.....
The Cause of Hemroid: STRAINING on the Toilet and How to Rectify it by sitting correctly on the toilet and making some dietary changes.
The Cause of Hemroids: WIPING too Hard and What to do About it.
The Cause of Hemroids: Heavy LIFTING and Learning new Skills.
The Cause of Hemroids: Being OVERWEIGHT.
The Cause of Hemroids: ANAL SEX.
The Cause of Hemroids: Elevated resting PRESSURE of the Anal Sphincters.
Occupation or Sport may be Another Cause of Hemroids

On the site each of them are linked to an answer and tons of information!
To much to copy and paste sorry!

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Most likely the strain did it. People who have to push like that (for whatever reason) or who spend a lot of time on the toilet (for whatever reason) are more apt to develop it.

Congrats on your baby!

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Hemorrhoids

What are hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. This common problem can be painful, but it?s usually not serious.

About 10 million Americans suffer from hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins in the rectum or around the anus. External hemorrhoids more commonly cause symptoms of pain and itching when irritated. Internal hemorrhoids generally are painless but can cause bleeding. "They can cause bright red rectal bleeding, but if you have bleeding, don't assume it's hemorrhoids," says Patricia Raymond, MD, of Chesapeake, Va. Colorectal cancer can also cause rectal bleeding, so you need to see your doctor to rule out cancer or other serious causes of rectal bleeding.

Veins can swell inside the anal canal to form internal hemorrhoids. Or they can swell near the opening of the anus to form external hemorrhoids. You can have both types at the same time. The symptoms and treatment depend on which type you have.

Many people have hemorrhoids at some time.

What causes hemorrhoids?
Too much pressure on the veins in the pelvic and rectal area causes hemorrhoids.

Normally, tissue inside the anus fills with blood to help control bowel movements. If you strain to move stool, the increased pressure causes the veins in this tissue to swell and stretch. This can cause hemorrhoids.

Diarrhea or constipation also may lead to straining and can increase pressure on veins in the anal canal.

Pregnant women can get hemorrhoids during the last 6 months of pregnancy. This is because of increased pressure on the blood vessels in the pelvic area. Straining to push the baby out during labor can make hemorrhoids worse.

Being overweight can also lead to hemorrhoids.

What are the symptoms?
The most common symptoms of both internal and external hemorrhoids include:

Bleeding during bowel movements. You might see streaks of bright red blood on toilet paper after you strain to have a bowel movement.
Itching. Rectal pain. It may be painful to clean the anal area.
Internal hemorrhoids

With internal hemorrhoids, you may see bright red streaks of blood on toilet paper or bright red blood in the toilet bowl after you have a normal bowel movement. You may see blood on the surface of the stool.

Internal hemorrhoids often are small, swollen veins in the wall of the anal canal. But they can be large, sagging veins that bulge out of the anus all the time. They can be painful if they bulge out and are squeezed by the anal muscles. They may be very painful if the blood supply to the hemorrhoid is cut off. If hemorrhoids bulge out, you also may see mucus on the toilet paper or stool.

External hemorrhoids

External hemorrhoids can bleed, and then the blood pools, causing a hard painful lump. This is called a thrombosed, or clotted, hemorrhoid.

How are hemorrhoids diagnosed?
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.

How are they treated?
For most external hemorrhoids, home treatment is all you need. This includes slowly adding fiber to your meals, drinking more water, and using over-the-counter ointments for a limited time to stop itching. You also may use stool softeners. The same home treatment can be used for most internal hemorrhoids.

If your hemorrhoids are severe, you may need other treatment. The doctor may tie off the hemorrhoids with rubber bands, scar the tissue around the hemorrhoids, or put a shot of chemicals in them. These treatments reduce the blood supply to the hemorrhoids so that they shrink or go away.

Surgery to remove hemorrhoids may be done if other treatments don't work.

Healthy habits can help you prevent hemorrhoids or keep them from getting worse. Eat foods that have lots of fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Also, drink plenty of water, and get some exercise on most days of the week.

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Hemorrhoid treatment options may include:

1) Various creams - help reduce the pain, swelling and itching.

2) Injection of medicine that is irritating to the inside - cause hemorrhoid to shrink and is used for the smallest of hemorrhoid.

3) Super freezing - use of extreme cold - causes the hemorrhoid to shrivel and die.

4) Placing a tight rubber band around the base of each hemorrhoid causes the hemorrhoid to shrivel and die.

5) Surgery or laser treatment to remove the hemorrhoid.

6) Natural products for hemorrhoids treatment provide immediate relief and long lasting healing..

Do consult a doctor!!

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Hi, 1st you have to avoid c onsuming foods that make piless worse, like caffeine, any sort of alcohol, nuts or spicy items.

2nd, you shoild eat more fiber and drink more water.

3rd you can use ice pack wrapped in a clean soft cloth can help ease the pain of hemorrhoids.

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Go for a General surgeon MS he only make a diagnosis

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It sounds like an external hemmorhoid. If it has gotten smaller, and is not painful or bleeding, the ointment is a good thing. It is not likely to actually disappear forever without minor surgery, freezing, or other treatment, but it is not worth worrying about if the doctor is monitoring it.

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Yes, Itching can be a sign of hemorrhoids, but sometimes there is no itching. The best advice is to go see your Doctor. For natural treatments, eat well, (especially eat less garlic) and try a natural solution like H-Miracle - http://hemorrhoidpileshomecures.blogspot.com/

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Piles is an older term for hemmorhoids. Sometimes they bleed sometimes they don't. However, you say your stool is soft, so it shouldn't cause pain. You really should see a doctor to make sure it's nothing serious. Also a change in you diet might be in order. Perhaps a bit more fiber to bulk up the stool but keep them soft. Not too much fiber though right away. Introduce more fibrous food a little each day. Still I'd have myself checked as you could have an internal hemmorhoid that while it isn't bleeding is causing this pain.

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I've also gotten the nosebleeds while I've been pregnant. The weirdest ones I've gotten are the weird tastes in my mouth, painful fingers (found out it's due to swelling), tingling in my face and scalp, and my mind being really spacey. I know I've had some more really weird things happen but can't think of them now. It irritates me when people ask how I feel (I know, I'm a wench, right?). But honestly, how do they think I feel? Yes, I'm happy to have a baby but CURRENTLY, I feel like I'm dying. I really hate it when people say, "you look like you're still feeling good" as I'm 38.5 weeks pregnant and freaking huge. I know they just say this stuff to be nice but it takes everything in me to not get rude. Good luck to you!

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Do you have what looks like grapes hanging out of the anus?

If yes then they are haemorrhoid's.

And anal fissure is hard to detect as it hides in the anal folds and creases.

Any hemorrhoid cream works well and the same. They all have a medication that shrinks the pile and local anesthetic to numb the pain.
Just talk to the Pharmacist will be able to tell you the best one for you.

And NO you don't need a prescription.

Also increase your fibre and water intake. And get moving more.

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Now that's funny. I don't care who you are but that right there is funny. :O)

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A hemorrhoid should be surgically removed to be treated permenantly. If you wont a cream for temporarily relief you can use "Procto- synalar" or any similar cream that you can find OTC.

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Unusual bleeding is a very broad term. It could easily mean excessive bruising, or prolonged periods, or that you bleed for three hours after you get a paper cut. New hemorrhoids are not unusual bleeding, although if they bleed for a long time after they burst, that would be unusual bleeding. I wouldn't necessarily be worried, but I would definitely point it out to your physician the next time you are in for a check up.