Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?
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Hello, everyone.
For about a week now, I’ve been dealing with what feels like hemorrhoid issues.
I have a history of IBS, and about five years ago, a colonoscopy confirmed microscopic colitis, IBS, and hemorrhoids.
Aside from some occasional blood on the toilet paper, I haven't had much trouble with hemorrhoids, nor have I felt any extreme discomfort related to them.
As for my usual IBS symptoms, those haven't flared up in quite a while.
Over the last week, however, there’s been intense itching in the anal area, and even more irritating... discharge. Sometimes it’s yellowish, sometimes clear, and occasionally brownish—looking like bits of stool.
It feels like there's a constant moisture in the area. At first, I assumed it was linked to the IBS, so I tried the IBS formula, but it didn't help at all.
I haven't been able to get a hold of my primary care physician for advice for days now. I've checked for lumps or anything resembling hemorrhoids, but I can't find anything.
I'm wondering if anyone else has dealt with similar symptoms. I see mentions of discharge being related to hemorrhoids on various websites, but I haven't noticed anyone bringing it up in this specific thread...
For about a week now, I’ve been dealing with what feels like hemorrhoid issues.
I have a history of IBS, and about five years ago, a colonoscopy confirmed microscopic colitis, IBS, and hemorrhoids.
Aside from some occasional blood on the toilet paper, I haven't had much trouble with hemorrhoids, nor have I felt any extreme discomfort related to them.
As for my usual IBS symptoms, those haven't flared up in quite a while.
Over the last week, however, there’s been intense itching in the anal area, and even more irritating... discharge. Sometimes it’s yellowish, sometimes clear, and occasionally brownish—looking like bits of stool.
It feels like there's a constant moisture in the area. At first, I assumed it was linked to the IBS, so I tried the IBS formula, but it didn't help at all.
I haven't been able to get a hold of my primary care physician for advice for days now. I've checked for lumps or anything resembling hemorrhoids, but I can't find anything.
I'm wondering if anyone else has dealt with similar symptoms. I see mentions of discharge being related to hemorrhoids on various websites, but I haven't noticed anyone bringing it up in this specific thread...