Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?
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Hey everyone. As you can tell, I’m new here, and I’m reaching out because I’m dealing with some absolutely miserable hemorrhoids and rectal issues.🙂
I’m 19 years old. About six months ago, I noticed a small lump, but at the time, there was zero pain or itching. Fast forward to five days ago, and now the pain is driving me insane—it throbs constantly and itches sometimes. I tried slathering on some lard for two days, which did nothing. Then I tried a random ointment, still nothing. Yesterday, I picked up some HADES cream, and honestly? I feel like I'm finally seeing some progress. The lump is about the size of an olive and it hurts like hell. To make matters worse, yesterday was the first time I noticed bleeding during bowel movements, which hasn't happened before. I feel like I'm way too young for this kind of mess, but it's likely genetic; my mom and two of my aunts deal with this too. What should my next move be? It’s been five days now. My mom says her flare-ups usually clear up in two or three days, which just makes me more anxious... please don't just tell me to go to the doctor.😢
I’m 19 years old. About six months ago, I noticed a small lump, but at the time, there was zero pain or itching. Fast forward to five days ago, and now the pain is driving me insane—it throbs constantly and itches sometimes. I tried slathering on some lard for two days, which did nothing. Then I tried a random ointment, still nothing. Yesterday, I picked up some HADES cream, and honestly? I feel like I'm finally seeing some progress. The lump is about the size of an olive and it hurts like hell. To make matters worse, yesterday was the first time I noticed bleeding during bowel movements, which hasn't happened before. I feel like I'm way too young for this kind of mess, but it's likely genetic; my mom and two of my aunts deal with this too. What should my next move be? It’s been five days now. My mom says her flare-ups usually clear up in two or three days, which just makes me more anxious... please don't just tell me to go to the doctor.😢