Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?

I also wanted to ask something, if anyone happens to know; my medical report says I have a thrombus that requires surgery. Is a thrombus the same thing as a hemorrhoid, or is it... well, a bit more serious than that?

Karen Adams2 said:I also wanted to ask something if anyone knows; my medical report says I have a blood clot that requires surgery. Is a clot the same thing as a hemorrhoid, or is it something a bit more serious?

Poor blood flow leads to thrombosis...

I’ve never dealt with hemorrhoids before, but for the last 3 or 4 days, I’ve had this external lump or swelling that’s actually quite painful. My first thought was the easiest explanation: could these be hemorrhoids? If I just stay resting, everything feels fine, but if I start moving around, that lump pops up again after about 3 or 4 hours. It doesn't cause issues when I go to the bathroom since I usually go first thing in the morning before any swelling starts. Could this definitely be related to hemorrhoids? I'm using a cream right now, but if this doesn't clear up in a week, I'll have to see my doctor..

Michael Diaz4 said:Poor blood flow leads to thrombosis...

So, what am I even supposed to do about it?! I've been taking some circulation drops, but honestly, they haven't done much of anything for me. Ever since I can remember, my circulation has been pretty lousy; my hands and feet are almost always freezing cold, no matter what I do to try and warm them up.
On top of that, the veins in my legs are killing me—specifically the internal ones—and it’s enough to drive anyone crazy. It seems like a constant cycle: when it gets freezing outside, my capillaries start aching, then when it hits high heat, my legs flare up, and whenever the weather shifts, I get hit with both at the same time.🤦
I'm just really hoping this surgery manages to fix at least one of these issues...

Karen Adams2 said:So what am I supposed to do? I take these circulation drops, but they don't seem to do much. Ever since I can remember, my circulation has been poor; my hands and feet are constantly freezing no matter what I do.
Plus, my veins in my legs hurt—the internal ones specifically—and it’s driving me crazy. Basically, when it's freezing, my extremities ache; when it's scorching, my legs hurt; and when the weather shifts, I get hit with both.🤦
I just hope the surgery fixes at least one of these issues.

Cold hands and feet can be a sign of anemia. You might be low on iron or perhaps lacking certain vitamins and minerals.

Just left the Vinogradski clinic after seeing the vascular surgeon about these hemorrhoids. Guy basically does a quick check and tells me they're second-degree. His take? It’s not worth surgery yet... says since I'm still young, we should hold off.
I showed him my previous results from the private clinic, and he asked if I wanted a second opinion. I told him, "Hell yeah." Even though he admitted hemorrhoids can be borderline cases for surgery, his professional opinion is better to just leave it alone for now.

He told me that you can find anything written on the internet, and honestly, paper can say whatever it wants too.😁 He was reacting to what I said about looking up hemorrhoid info online.😁
But then he suggested I get a CBC done because I might be anemic, and he mentioned it could even be a genetic thing.
His point was that if we *were* going to do surgery, it needs to be handled by someone who actually knows their stuff—because if things go sideways and complications hit, you don't want the whole situation ending in a disaster.

Plus, let's be real: no surgery guarantees 100% that those damn hemorrhoids won't come back anyway.
So, I'm not just jumping under the knife for anyone. Just like there are plenty of hack mechanics out there, there are plenty of doctors who aren't up to the task either.

You only decide to go through with surgery when things become absolutely unbearable, when you find yourself thinking, "I just want them gone so I can actually live a normal life again for a while."
From what I’ve gathered, there are really two types of hemorrhoids; there's the polite kind that shows up and then disappears, and then there's the relentless kind that refuses to budge and just makes your life miserable day after day.
Unfortunately, those are the ones I'm dealing with...😒

Karen Adams2 Asks:
You only pull the trigger on surgery when things hit rock bottom—when you’re sitting there thinking, "Look, I don't care if they come back slightly different, I just want to be able to live a normal life for a while."
Look, from what I've gathered, there are basically two types of hemorrhoids: you’ve got the "polite" ones that show up, act out for a bit, and then vanish without a trace, and then you’ve got the absolute nightmares—the kind that just refuse to quit and end up making your entire life a living hell day after miserable day.
Unfortunately, I’ve got the same kind of luck.😒

Spot on.
Look, I’m telling you right now—hemorrhoids don't have to be your permanent roommates. You can actually get them to shrink down. It’s not just some "deal with it" situation where you have to suffer in silence while sitting on a hard chair. There are ways to tackle this.
Look, private.uvjerava is out here telling me that once you hit that second stage, it’s nothing but an uphill battle. They’re convinced that things just keep spiraling—like, you can't even get back to baseline anymore. It just gets harder and harder on the patient, which obviously turns the whole surgery into a total nightmare. And let's be real: there's absolutely zero guarantee that you'll ever actually get back to being 100% normal again.

Look, those hemorrhoids didn't just show up out of nowhere for no reason. They’re a symptom, plain and simple. Now, surgery isn't even on my radar anymore—I'm done with that route. Instead, I'm focused on digging deep to find the actual root cause and actually fixing the problem at its source.

Brandon Brown29 said:Exactly..
Hemorrhoids can be managed, sure...
Personally, I’ve been told that once you hit stage two, they just keep progressing—meaning, you can't really go back to how things were before—making everything harder and harder for the patient, which naturally complicates any potential surgery, and there's absolutely no 100% guarantee that things will ever return to normal.

Hemorrhoids don't just end up in that spot for no reason; now, surgery isn't even an option for me anymore, it's all about hunting down the root cause and actually fixing it..

If you actually find that... I'll sign the house over to you right now.🙏
I first dealt with this about 10 years ago. My job involved constant, exhausting walking from one machine to another, so there was zero sitting or standing involved that could be blamed as a cause. My digestion was regular—actually, if you ask me, it was overly regular😉 so that couldn't have been the culprit either. Plus, I weighed about 120 pounds, so being overweight was definitely out of the question.
I hit the gym every single day and went to weight training three times a week (though I wasn't lifting heavy, so I can rule out extreme physical strain too). I ate home-cooked meals every day, lots of fruit and veggies, and I generally avoided bread altogether.
Do you want to know what kind of hemorrhoids I had? It was bad enough that blood was literally gushing out every single damn time I had a bowel movement, and I was going 2 or 3 times a day (what can I say, I eat what I eat, and I go accordingly😁). I ended up on the verge of anemia because of the daily bleeding.
Eventually, I went for laser cauterization. You're supposed to need three treatments, but I ended up needing six (six people! my goodness!!!)🙏, and then I had peace for about 10 years. But then, a month ago, it hit me so hard I couldn't even get out of bed... I went back to the doctor and, yeah... looks like it might finally be time for the actual cutting. If it were up to me, I'd cut half my backside off just to make this stop driving me crazy.
And I keep asking the same question: why, why, why... I mean, dammit, if I only knew what I was doing wrong so I could stop doing it?!
My quality of life is completely trashed again... my entire existence has been reduced to eating, lying around, pooping, washing, and applying ointments.🤦

Does anyone know if there are any pain relief pills out there that actually provide some relief? My doctor prescribed Detralex, but honestly, they are just way too expensive for my budget.

To be fair, I’m overweight—really overweight. I spend a lot of time sitting down and I've definitely overindulged in spicy foods, so I can pretty much guess why these hemorrhoids showed up. Usually, they pop up once a year, mess with me for about a month, and then clear up, which I can generally handle. However, this current flare-up started about six months ago and I just cannot seem to get rid of it. Luckily, I don't have any bleeding issues, but the actual bathroom trips are a total nightmare. First, there's that excruciating pain during the act itself, and then I'm stuck dealing with intense discomfort for the next 6 to 8 hours. I can't sit, I can't walk, I can't even lie down properly... today was easily one of my worst days yet. Last week, I finally made a drastic decision to cut back on food as much as possible; now I'm only eating once a day, usually sticking to soup or something light like a stew. Am I hungry? Absolutely. But I'll endure it. The pain was keeping me pinned down until just two hours ago. From here on out, I'm going to try to fight through this by staying hydrated and sticking to high-water-content foods. I'm completely done with bread and heavy carbs.

Karen Adams2 said:If you actually find that... I'll sign the house over to you.🙏
I dealt with this about 10 years ago. My job back then was basically just walking from one machine to another all day—nothing involving sitting or standing for long periods, which people usually blame. Digestion was regular—actually, if you ask me, way too regular😉—so that wasn't the issue either. And I weighed about 120 pounds, so being overweight definitely wasn't part of the equation.
I hit the gym every single day and went to weight training three times a week (though I didn't lift anything heavy, so I can rule out extreme strain). My diet was strictly cooked meals, fruits, and veggies; I pretty much avoided bread entirely.
Do you have any idea how bad my hemorrhoids got? It was bad enough that blood would literally gush every single time I had a bowel movement—and since I was going 2 or 3 times a day (hey, you are what you eat, right?😁), I ended up on the verge of anemia because of the constant bleeding.
Eventually, I went in for laser cauterization. You're supposed to need three sessions, but I went through six (six people! seriously!)🙏 After that, I had peace for about 10 years. Then, a month ago, it hit me so hard I couldn't even get out of bed... I went back to the doctor and, yeah... looks like it's finally time for surgery. If it were up to me, I'd cut half my butt off just to stop this frustration.
And I keep asking why, why, why... dammit, if I only knew what I was doing wrong, I wouldn't keep doing it!
My quality of life is trashed again. Life has basically devolved into eating, lying down, pooping, washing, and applying cream.🤦

That’s somewhat true. But one of the causes is also the weakening of the blood vessel valves, the reason for which is UNKNOWN. Genetics likely plays a role. But you're forgetting that you have a significant predisposition here: having excessively frequent bowel movements is one of the major contributing factors...

Karen Rogers11 said:Hey there!
My apologies in advance if this has already been brought up—I haven't had the time to read through everything from the very beginning...
MARSIĆEVA MAST is actually quite effective (speaking from experience), so if you haven't tried it yet, give it a shot.
Good luck.

Based on my own experience, I can tell you that MARSIĆEVA MAST actually gave me some stubborn fungal issues. Who am I to blame when I insist on buying random stuff at the local farmer's market?😢

Michael Diaz4 said:That’s somewhat true. However, one of the underlying causes is the weakening of the blood valves, the reason for which remains UNKNOWN. Genetics might play a part, who knows. But you seem to be overlooking a significant predisposition: having excessively frequent bowel movements is actually one of the more critical factors...

Do you really think it's too frequent? (I honestly have no clue what a "normal" amount would actually be)
Anyway, I just got back from the clinic—it was surgery under local anesthesia... hm... I suppose cauterization is a much gentler way to handle this sort of thing.
Honestly, I could handle just about anything; if it hurts, fine—I know why it hurts, so I just power through it like a pro... everything is survivable, but the bathroom situation the very next day...🙂
Goodness gracious, I genuinely thought I was going to have to call 911 to come pick me up.
I’ve been keeping fruit snacks and some Portalak syrup on hand, literally, just so that when the urge hits, I don't have to sit there debating whether or not I can actually make it to the restroom in time.😉
But still, it feels awful. Anyway, the doctor told me there is another procedure scheduled in about a month once this area has healed up.
(If I survive, I'll let you know)

Karen Adams2 said:Do you think that happens too often? (Honestly, I have no clue what counts as "normal" here.)
Anyway, I was just there recently. The surgery was done under local anesthesia... and man, cauterization is definitely a much gentler way to go compared to this.
Look, I can handle almost anything. If it hurts, fine—I know why it hurts, so I just power through it like a pro. It's all survivable, but that second day when you have to use the bathroom...🙂
Good grief, I actually thought about calling 911 to come pick me up.
I grabbed some fruit snacks and some Miralax syrup, literally, just so that when the urge hits, I don't have to sit there debating whether I can actually make it to the restroom in time.😉
But seriously, it’s brutal. Anyway, the doctor told me there's another procedure scheduled in about a month once this heals up.
(If I survive, I'll let you know.)

Auuuuu, I know exactly how you feel. Good luck...👍

Hey there,

I could really use some advice here... I'm 25 years old and I've dealt with hemorrhoid issues a few times now. Usually, I just manage them in about 5 or 6 days by applying cream consistently. This time, it’s been almost three weeks since the hemorrhoids flared up, and the timeline has looked something like this... during the first week, I had mild pain and itching, and I could feel a larger lump. By the second week, the itching had subsided slightly and the lump started shrinking a little bit. Now, heading into the third week, there are actually days where I completely forget I even have them. When I check, the lump has shrunk, but not quite enough yet. My bowel movements have stayed perfectly regular and normal throughout the whole thing. I actually stopped using the cream for a bit because I read somewhere that you shouldn't apply it constantly for long periods... so I'm wondering if I should switch up my ointment, or maybe adjust my diet? Currently, I'm mostly eating vegetables and avoiding anything too spicy. Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated

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Terry Myers62 said:Hey,

I could use some advice... I'm 25 and I've dealt with hemorrhoid issues a few times now. Usually, I can sort them out in about 5 or 6 days just by using an ointment regularly. It's been almost three weeks since this current flare-up started, and here's how it's gone so far... the first week was mostly mild pain and itching, plus a larger lump you could feel... the second week it was just lighter itching and the lump started shrinking a bit... now we're hitting the third week and some days I even forget I even have them. The lump feels slightly smaller, but not enough... my bathroom habits have stayed totally regular... I actually stopped using the cream for a bit because I read somewhere that you shouldn't use it constantly for too long... so I'm wondering if I should switch ointments, or maybe change my diet? I mostly eat veggies and stay away from heavy spices... any advice would be great.

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Unfortunately, hemorrhoids—or however some people choose to call them—are something you can't truly "cure" in the traditional sense. If someone has a genetic predisposition, or more specifically, a certain body type or dietary habits that lean toward causing them, they should probably expect that they won't ever fully get rid of the issue. I guess what we can actually control is identifying the root causes, which, in most cases, usually boils down to diet and the specific foods we put into our bodies. Once you figure out which foods are triggering the flare-ups, you really need to cut them out entirely. On the flip side, you probably need to eat more of the things you aren't getting enough of—the ones that actually help keep symptoms at bay. Sadly, our fast-paced American lifestyle doesn't exactly make it easy to maintain a perfect diet every single day, and that's where the trouble starts. Bad eating habits lead to hemorrhoids. Creams alone don't really do much, and they aren't sufficient if you aren't addressing the underlying cause. Creams just deal with the symptoms! If you actually want to reduce how often they show up, you have to work from the inside out. So, maybe look for a manufacturer that offers capsules for internal support along with an ointment for external relief. Regardless of a hectic schedule or a messy diet, the capsules should help regulate digestion and act as a preventative measure, while the ointment handles the immediate discomfort when it arises. For instance, there's a really solid website with high-quality articles explaining why these things happen, so it might be worth a quick read: hemorrhoids.com