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@crimsongull20, does that Pavlovic ointment actually have properties that make hemorrhoids "recede"—like, you know, shrinking them and healing up the skin—or is it just there to take the edge off the irritation and pain?
Also, about seeing a proctologist... can I just go in on my own without a parent tagging along if it's just for an exam? Like, can I just walk into a clinic and book an appointment right then, or is everything done over the phone? And honestly, are there even any proctologists actually working right now with all those protests going on... is that stuff still happening?
Guys, I need some help... So, I'm a minor (16, turning 17 soon) and I have no clue how I can hit up a doctor in San Diego without my parents finding out. If my mom hears about this, the whole city is gonna know I have external hemorrhoids within two days. Honestly, I don't even get how you book appointments for checkups since my folks usually handle everything else for me. What "kind" of doctor is actually best for checking out external hemorrhoids? Like, should I see a specialist? And is it even worth going to the doctor at all? This whole thing popped up about 4 or 5 days ago totally out of nowhere—it just started itching like crazy. Now I feel this tiny little lump near my anus, though mostly it's just the skin around the lump that stings (it’s even waking me up at night now because of the irritation). I think the culprit might be that I basically scrape my skin raw with toilet paper when I wipe. I've started noticing little spots of blood on the paper, but I don't know how serious that is since it's just a tiny amount. It doesn't hurt much when I go to the bathroom, but it’s super annoying when I'm walking in jeans or trying to sleep. As embarrassing as it is to ask this, health comes first, right? I've never dealt with this before, so I'm wondering if it just comes back after you treat it with a cream or whatever. If you guys think I shouldn't bother with a doctor (even though I probably should just to be safe), what kind of creams or pills can I grab over the counter at a drugstore? Creams sound more effective for this, maybe? I haven't tried anything yet, like sitting in cold water or chamomile baths—that sounds pretty impractical and I don't want my parents thinking I've lost my mind. Does that stuff actually work? Help... 🙂
PS, I have my insurance card in my pocket, but I don't know if that makes a difference. Do I need it to buy these creams or pills at the pharmacy?