Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?

Hi Tomislav, thanks so much for the info.
I think I’d probably opt for that quick procedure too—honestly, I have no clue how much fat can actually impact whether an external hemorrhoid clears up or not.
If you can recall, did the procedure hurt? And if you don't mind me asking, do you remember what the cost was?

(I'm 23, and I'll admit I'm a little nervous about the whole thing—plus, there's definitely some awkwardness involved, as silly as that might sound)

🙂

Best!

Kevin Taylor9 said:Hey Tomislav, thanks so much for the heads up.
I guess I’d probably go for that quick procedure too, because honestly, I have no idea how much any ointment can actually help get an external hemorrhoid to just disappear.
If you remember, was that procedure painful for you? And if you recall, how much did it end up costing?

(I'm 23, and I'm a little nervous about the whole thing—plus there's definitely an awkwardness factor involved, as silly as that sounds)

🙂

Hey!

On the Mayo Clinic website, I read this:

"It is extremely important to note: hemorrhoids, much like most other proctological conditions, cannot be cured by any currently known ointments, suppositories, compresses, or salves. In such cases, it is only possible to briefly alleviate the symptoms, but the underlying condition remains and continues to progress, meaning it is only a matter of time before the symptoms resurface."

And that's when I basically gave up. I ended up wasting quite a bit of money on various suppositories, pills, and oils.

My hemorrhoids were second-degree. The procedure takes about thirty seconds and is painless. You just do one once a month. So, it's a rubber band ligation, then a month's break, then the second one, then a month's break, then the third. The cost is $117 per procedure, which works out to 350 x 3.

Thanks so much. Does stage two hemorrhoids mean they're external?
Because I have one that feels external, so now I'm wondering if it requires the same procedure.
:S

Really appreciate the info. It’s probably best if I just head over to the Mayo Clinic for an exam and see what they tell me...

Just one more thing—quick question. If I'm just doing the screening, is that $117, or does that mean I'll need an additional $117 on top of it?
😁

Has anyone here tried those Fact chews? I'm curious if they give you that sudden, urgent urge to run to the bathroom.

Casey Rogers47 said:Has anyone here tried those Fact tablets? Did they give you any sudden urges to hit the restroom?

No...

Hi, I'm 18. Lately—and maybe even a bit before this—I've noticed some blood on the toilet paper after using the bathroom. Then I spotted two small bumps near my anus, so I immediately turned to Google and ended up on this forum. From what I've read, it sounds like external hemorrhoids, but nothing has actually hurt yet; just the blood on the paper, and that's it. I've had digestive issues for a while now, and my bowel movements aren't very regular (I've tried everything to fix that), plus I don't have much time for exercise since I'm studying for my finals. Because of that, I'm sitting down quite a lot, so I was wondering if that might be causing the hemorrhoids? Also, I'm worried they might turn into those painful ones I've read about, so I just wanted to ask for recommendations. I heard Witch Hazel ointment and dandelion oil might help—does it even make sense to use those?

I forgot to mention—they aren't dark blue, they're more skin-toned, if that even matters.

Go buy some Facta and worship it if that’s what you need. As for sitting, grab a stability ball and perch on that while you study. You'll either have to constantly adjust your posture to stay balanced, or just enjoy the fact that it's great for your core muscles.
Pick up some psyllium husks or powder at Whole Foods. It’ll completely transform your digestion.

Angela Wright said:Just buy some Fact products and stick with them. As for sitting, maybe try using a Pilates ball while you study. You'll have to shift around a bit, which I guess might be good for your circulation.
Grab some psyllium husks or powder from Whole Foods. It might help your digestion.

Thanks a lot 🙂

Amanda Fox2 said:Thanks a lot, 🙂

I’m a bit confused here. I'm a medical student, which basically means my life revolves around sitting in lectures and studying. Despite that, I've never dealt with external hemorrhoids. It's almost always internal ones, which tend to be linked to portal vein pressure. Whenever I overindulge in greasy or sugary foods—essentially forcing the liver to convert fructose into lipids—I end up with hemorrhoids and bloody stools. The same thing happens when I'm on strict diets. This occurs because these scenarios trigger fatty liver changes, which spike portal pressure and lead to swelling in the upper rectal veins.

If internal hemorrhoids persist, you really should see a primary care physician. Long-term issues can be red flags for serious liver conditions like cirrhosis, fatty liver disease (which often points to other underlying metabolic issues), or even idiopathic portal hypertension...

Regarding your question about internal hemorrhoids, you might find the answer in my previous reply above.

Best,

Thanks for all the advice. I guess this was just the nudge I needed to overhaul my diet and finally get moving. I’ve started using some Flogocid cream since I read it might help and I already had it on hand. If it doesn't work, maybe I'll go see a doctor to get something prescription-strength, just to make sure things don't turn into those painful ones.

Hey everyone... greetings. So, I’ve already posted here about my endless struggles with hemorrhoids—and believe me, after cycling through every cream, suppository, and "natural" remedy under the sun, nothing worked—so I finally bit the bullet and opted for surgery. I had my procedure yesterday at the Butterfly Medical Center. To give you the rundown: I was dealing with six internal ones, a few external ones, and an anal fissure. What’s actually keeping me up right now is that as soon as I got home yesterday, I was hit with this overwhelming, urgent need to go. Like, intense. I tried to just relax and let nature take its course, but the pain was so excruciatingly sharp that I couldn't even move—I was practically pinned down by the urge. I called my doctor, and he basically told me that if it felt like a legitimate urge rather than just a phantom sensation, I should just go ahead and deal with it. So, I did. A tiny bit of something passed, and then—well, I nearly blacked out from the agony and ended up needing IV medication to stabilize. Now, the staff told me to expect some swelling over the next couple of days, but I am terrified that a hemorrhoid hasn't just popped back out... I'm noticing some swelling now that definitely wasn't there yesterday. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of thing?

Rachel Bennett90 said:Hey everyone, hope you're all doing okay. I’ve posted here before about my struggles with hemorrhoids, and after cycling through every cream, suppository, and "natural" remedy out there without any luck, I finally pulled the trigger on surgery. I had my procedure yesterday at the Butterfly Clinic. It was a bit much—six internal ones, several external, plus a fissure. My big worry right now is that as soon as I got home yesterday, I felt this intense, overwhelming urge to go. I tried to just relax through it, but the pain was so sharp I couldn't even stand up. I called my doctor, and he told me that if it wasn't a false alarm, I should just let it happen. So, I did, and a little bit passed. After that, the pain was so blindingly intense I nearly blacked out and ended up needing injections. Now, they've told me to expect some swelling over the next few days, but I'm terrified that a hemorrhoid has popped back out. There's a certain swelling there now that definitely wasn't present yesterday... has anyone else dealt with this?

Everything is just swollen right now. Don't strain yourself, stick strictly to the diet the doctors recommended, and it'll all work out fine. Just please, whatever you do, don't push...
And one more thing: try not to sit down. Lie down or take slow walks instead. Avoid sitting immediately after the procedure...

Thanks for getting back to me... I’ve been reading through everything you’ve shared about your struggles, and honestly, my heart goes out to you. I was wondering—have you dealt with that constant, nagging urge to use the bathroom? Because for me, it’s been absolutely relentless; I feel like I’m stuck in a loop, needing to go every two or three hours, and the cold sweats just won't let up all day. I’m being strictly religious about following this diet, too. At this rate, I think I’ll be sick of soup for the rest of my natural life.😠... To make matters even worse, my period decided to show up right as I got home from the hospital, which is just adding another layer of complication to this whole recovery process. I feel like I'm washing up every thirty minutes, and I'm mostly just lying here—though I do try to get up for a minute here and there. I have a little one at home, and I just can't bear the thought of not being able to take them for even a tiny stroll; they've never seen their mama struggling quite like this before.🤦

Rachel Bennett90 said:Thanks for getting back to me... I've been reading about everything you've been through, and I really feel for you. I was wondering, did you find yourself needing to use laxatives constantly?

I didn't have an excessive need for them. In the beginning, I was taking Linex, so it happened a few times a day, but nothing extreme. I actually wrote about this four years ago. Just listen to your doctor and you'll be fine...

Look, none of these surgeries are as "no big deal" as the stuff you read on internet forums or see in those glossy ads.
Speaking from experience—and trust me, I know—recovery is long, it’s grueling, and it hurts... at least it did for me. Honestly, good luck to anyone claiming they were out there running marathons a week after their procedure. They're full of it.
The bathroom trips? Frequent and painful. Even now, six months after my DG-HAL-RAR surgery, things aren't back to normal—I'm still dealing with pain and averaging about three trips a day.
I really hope you have a smoother ride than I did, but you've just gotta be patient...

Michael Cook4 said:Unfortunately, no surgery is as harmless as those online forums or glossy advertisements make it out to be.
Speaking from experience, recovery is a long, painful slog—at least in my case. Honestly, bless whoever claims they were out running marathons just a week after their procedure.
The frequent, painful bathroom trips continue long after you leave the hospital. It’s been six months since my DG-HAL-RAR surgery, and I’m still dealing with pain and averaging about three bowel movements a day.
I truly hope things go smoother for you than they did for me, but you have to be patient.

Wait, hold on. Something doesn't add up there. After 45 days, everything was back to normal for me; it felt like I'd never even had hemorrhoids. Bowel movements shouldn't be tied to hemorrhoids like that, and by the six-month mark, everything should be regulated. There shouldn't even be pain. What stage were yours at? In my case, it was as severe as it gets, yet I was functioning perfectly fine after 45 days. Is it possible this is all psychological? Just nerves and anxiety...

I honestly didn't believe him when he said the recovery would be this fast—though, I have to admit, it’s making things a whole lot easier. But can we talk about something for a second? Is it actually normal that I can still see them down there? I mean, I can literally see the stitches... it’s honestly a little unsettling. It's been 8 days since the surgery now.