Dealing with hemorrhoids
in Health ·
Hey everyone,
I’ve got a quick question... for about the last year now, I've been seeing some blood when I go to the bathroom. It isn't constant—sometimes it happens two days in a row, then nothing for a week, sometimes even a month—and I get this stinging sensation afterward. I’ve noticed it usually flares up after I eat spicy food or after a heavy night of drinking. The blood isn't dark either; it's bright red. Based on what I've been reading on here, everything points toward hemorrhoids and bleeding, especially since my job keeps me sitting down for 5 or 6 hours at a time, which I know doesn't help matters. So, should I be worried that this might be something more serious and actually go see a doctor? Or should I just start tweaking my diet, try some of those creams people mention on the forum, and maybe step up my hygiene game after using the restroom?
I’ve got a quick question... for about the last year now, I've been seeing some blood when I go to the bathroom. It isn't constant—sometimes it happens two days in a row, then nothing for a week, sometimes even a month—and I get this stinging sensation afterward. I’ve noticed it usually flares up after I eat spicy food or after a heavy night of drinking. The blood isn't dark either; it's bright red. Based on what I've been reading on here, everything points toward hemorrhoids and bleeding, especially since my job keeps me sitting down for 5 or 6 hours at a time, which I know doesn't help matters. So, should I be worried that this might be something more serious and actually go see a doctor? Or should I just start tweaking my diet, try some of those creams people mention on the forum, and maybe step up my hygiene game after using the restroom?