Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?

guys help me!!! pleeease
I've got external hemorrhoids and one of them is freaking killing me right now... there's a swollen lump the size of my thumb. I can't sit, I can't walk, all I can do is lie on my stomach and writhe in pain... I've been using cream and taking Detalex tablets. I also bought some Dolokain gel because I heard it numbs everything down so the pain doesn't linger, but I applied it and I don't feel anything. Maybe I didn't put enough on?
seriously what else can I do... I can't live like this anymore.... it's been constant for 3 months now.... and they're 2 years old, and I'm only 20 =((((
help!!!

Tips for relief (not medical advice)

Wash the area daily with cold water.
Pat dry with a towel—don't rub.
Use plain soap after a bowel movement, nothing scented.
Apply calendula ointment before and after you go.
Make sure your posture is correct when sitting on the toilet.
Don't sit for too long.
Keep things regular: aim for soft, consistent stools (not liquid).
Skip the cycling and horseback riding.
Stick to a regular eating schedule (3 meals a day).
Load up on fiber like fruits, veggies, and whole grains.
Cut out the alcohol and keep the spices low.
Drink about 1.5 to 2.5 liters of fluids (water is best) daily.
If you use wet wipes, make sure they're unscented.
I found this on
www.hemorrhoid-relief.com/tips
I know a guy; shoot him an email. He’ll give you solid advice since he dealt with this same mess for 10 years.

Well, I finally made it home today... had my hemorrhoids surgically repaired at the Mayo Clinic... honestly, I think Dr. Bach did a phenomenal job... there were a massive amount of hemorrhoids and one inflamed polyp found on one of them... he cleared everything out perfectly...
The pain isn't unbearable—it was just a standard outpatient procedure (using the Morgan-Milligan method)... I didn't even need painkillers until the day after the surgery... yesterday and today have been fine enough that I haven't felt the need to take anything... the only lingering issue is a bit of a fever...
At this point, if I can go five years without this coming back, I'll consider it a win... I've been dealing with this misery for eleven years straight (and I'm only 30)—I simply refused to suffer through it any longer... The real kicker was that they were internal; during previous checkups, doctors kept insisting they were too small to justify surgery... even this doctor initially thought the same thing, though he noted I met the criteria for the procedure... he assumed they were stage 2 or 3, but once he actually opened things up, he was shocked by how large and numerous they actually were...
Here’s hoping for a speedy full recovery and some good news regarding that polyp 🙂

Hey everyone. I’ve been dealing with the occasional bout of hemorrhoids since my second child was born about five and a half years ago—the nurses told me later that I just wasn't pushing quite right during labor🤷. Honestly, I probably knew what to do the first time, and I definitely would have known by the third... After a year of pure confusion and trial and error (to be fair, I didn't even realize what was actually hurting me at first), I finally "discovered" the perfect combo of cream and suppositories—it's been a total game-changer. This whole thing usually flares up after the holidays—you know, when life slows down and I start overindulging in sweets—or whenever I travel, dealing with long car rides, changes in climate, or shifts in my diet... It only happens a few times a year. When it hits, I just apply that cream and everything settles down within a day or two. As for the suppositories, I only used them maybe three or four times in five years; you really only need those for ten days if you let things get a bit too intense—I find it’s better to just jump on it with the cream immediately before it develops into something worse. A couple of days ago at the clinic, they told me I can't just grab that specific ointment over the counter anymore because it contains corticosteroids and antibiotics😲😕(so that explains why it worked like magic!!!), so I ended up buying some random propolis-based stuff instead, but it’s basically useless water. Now I have to see a doctor to get a prescription! Anyway, I highly recommend this particular cream👍, so go ahead and get a script, especially if things aren't an absolute emergency, if you know what you're dealing with, and if you just want to learn how to live with "them"🙂!

Look, most of us dealing with hemorrhoids start out with just some basic ointments or suppositories... then, as things inevitably get worse, you find yourself cycling through every remedy under the sun. I started with Tylenol over 11 years ago... eventually, I moved on to Ultraproct ointment, Hemo Ex oil, herbal wipes, Daflon, and Hemorrhoidin capsules.
Basically, there are two types of people who deal with this nightmare. One group gets them during childbirth, due to constipation, or because of lifestyle choices—think spicy food, sitting too much, drinking too much, etc. For them, simple lifestyle tweaks can minimize the damage. Then there’s the second group: people who do everything right, have perfectly healthy habits, but have weak connective tissue in their mucosal lining. This leads to cracks, fissures, and ultimately, incredibly painful hemorrhoids and polyps in the rectum. In those cases, no amount of "healthy living," regular hygiene, or expensive creams will actually prevent or ease the situation. Honestly, we should just make hemorrhoids illegal by law. 😉

I noticed a little lump down there, and now I'm seeing some blood whenever I go to the bathroom. I’ve been scouring online forums to figure out what's going on, and my best guess is hemorrhoids. The thing is, it doesn't really hurt—maybe just a tiny sting here and there, but nothing significant. It isn't itchy either. But still, there's definitely blood when I go.
I've been drinking quite a bit lately. We were at this party, and a friend and I actually drank about half a bottle of vegetable oil before we started hitting the drinks, because he read somewhere that it prevents you from getting drunk. Total nonsense, obviously, but I can't be sure if that played a role in all this. If anyone has any advice, I'd appreciate it.🙂

Timothy Morgan38 said:Honestly, that ointment is meant for internal hemorrhoids, which clearly isn't what this guy is dealing with...

I dealt with hemorrhoids once, and they were absolutely brutal... I have no idea what triggered it in the middle of everything... maybe spicy food, too much sitting, or something else entirely, who knows... I've never had issues before or since... I always wash up after every bowel movement, so it was probably a combination of sitting too much and hard stools paired with spicy food...

But since I did a deep dive into the subject back then, I know quite a bit about hemorrhoids...

In any case, you SHOULD rinse off after every single bathroom trip... use very little soap and use COOL water, NOT warm water... warm water causes blood vessels to dilate, which essentially "feeds" and enlarges the hemorrhoids...

The cream I recommend is Tylenol... you can pick it up over the counter at any pharmacy... my doctor suggested it to me after nothing else actually worked...

I was doubled over in pain for about three weeks... I couldn't lie down, sit, or even walk... I felt like a total invalid... I had massive inflammation and about 6 to 8 large, swollen hemorrhoids right at the opening...

Once I started using Tylenol, the hemorrhoids actually started to burst... I was bleeding like someone had stabbed me in the gut... the largest, most inflamed ones ruptured, while the smaller ones calmed down and shrank, and the inflammation subsided... basically, everything cleared up within 4 or 5 days...

Since then, if I feel any stinging or itching after washing, I just apply a little Tylenol and that’s it... I haven't had any more pain or bleeding since...

If the hemorrhoids are already in an advanced stage, you should buy a cleanser called ANSOO... if you use it in combination with Tylenol, it really helps fast...

So, here are a few guidelines:
- Clean the area after every bowel movement with cool water and very little soap (preferably using Ansoo)
- At the first sign of trouble (stinging, itching, swelling), apply a little Tylenol
- Cut out heavy spicy, salty, and sugary foods... nothing excessive is good for you
- Cut out TOMATOES (whether fresh or sauce) at least until the hemorrhoids clear up
- Cut out wine, hard liquor, and Coca-Cola
- Move more and sit less... if you have to sit (due to your job), try to stand up and walk around the office at least every half hour...

It is vital to stick to these rules because if you catch them in the early stages, you can prevent them from escalating... once you suffer a major flare-up, there's a high chance it will plague you for the rest of your life...

A friend of mine has massive problems with hemorrhoids... he's even had cauterization and tried every remedy under the sun, but nothing works... whenever they flare up, he's basically bedridden for two weeks...

Hope this helps...

When did your bleeding stop? I noticed a bump a few days ago, and the bleeding started yesterday and continues today—I don't know how long it'll last—but nothing hurts at all... absolutely nothing, it just keeps bleeding...🙂

Has anyone actually tried using those Quest Diagnostics magnets for hemorrhoids? They aren't exactly cheap at $330 either.
What’s your take on this stuff? Is it worth it?

Hey there! I figured I should probably jump into this conversation too... I've been dealing with hemorrhoids for about a year or a year and a half now, and honestly, I haven't the slightest clue if they're internal or external :-S But the itching? That’s what really gets to me. It is absolutely maddening—so constant and irritating that sometimes I feel like I'm actually going to lose my mind. I tried using Preparation H, but it didn't do a thing for me, and then I moved on to some herbal ointments, which were just as useless. Luckily, there hasn't been any bleeding yet... though my bowel movements are pretty irregular. I'm constantly worrying about how to stop things from getting worse, so I try to stick to a high-fiber diet, cutting out all the sugary stuff and heavy spices. I even make sure to take a spoonful of olive oil every single morning, but so far, nothing seems to be making a dent...

Amy Gomez36 said:So, you have external and internal ones. External ones are excruciating, while internal ones might not hurt as much, but they bleed. That can be a serious issue because it leads to anemia, or it could be a red flag for Crohn’s disease, colon cancer, or colitis... External ones are usually treated with ointments or sitting in chamomile tea, potassium permanganate, or just warm water... The key is sticking to a high-fiber diet, eating walnuts, and staying extremely hydrated daily...

In short, you can get them from overexertion, chronic coughing, or even sitting on cold surfaces... You might see swollen veins around the anus that look purple or bluish—it looks nasty, but it isn't life-threatening.

Roughly speaking. Just my humble take. 😉

I have to agree.
INTERNAL hemorrhoids hurt too.
Unfortunately, I've been dealing with this misery for about 10 years now.
Mine are Grade II.
Things will settle down for a bit, then they flare up again—usually whenever I deal with constipation, and it goes on like that.
Right now, they've flared up again following surgery (some gynecological issues).
A really effective ointment for managing this is Preparation H; they even have the applicator tip version.
It genuinely works for me.

Sandra Patel40 said:Hey everyone!!
I’m jumping in here to join all of you dealing with butt problems too 😍
I first ran into issues when I was 18—back then, I just used some over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream and things settled down—but two months ago, everything came crashing back. Now I'm 20 and honestly, I'm at my wit's end trying to find relief... I've completely overhauled my diet—more fiber, more grains, drinking coffee on an empty stomach every morning, using various creams—but nothing seems to be doing the trick...
It's external hemorrhoids and they are incredibly inflamed; for a whole week, I couldn't even walk or sit down—I had to spend the entire time lying on my stomach!!
I wanted to ask: along with taking Daflon tablets, what kind of cream should I pick up? I was thinking about getting some Tylenol gel just to kill the pain, but what should I pair it with? And does Faktu ointment work for external issues, or is it strictly for internal ones?
Please help me... I'm out of ideas... I know I really ought to see a specialist, but I keep putting it off....🙄🙄

Look, Faktu ointment works for external issues if you're applying it on the outside, and for internal if you use the applicator... those Faktu suppositories are strictly for internal use... but keep this in mind—you shouldn't overdo it with Faktu because of the corticosteroids involved. For me, things actually calmed down right before my surgery thanks to a different cream from DietPharma called Hemero Protect... the ingredients are top-notch. You can use it continuously without needing a break, and most importantly, it actually works... so give it a shot!

Amanda Cruz52 said:My mom was prescribed "HEPAN" cream for her hemorrhoids. She’s pretty unhappy with it—says the burning sensation won't go away (interestingly, the instructions don't even explicitly list hemorrhoids as an indication)—and she's looking for something else. Has anyone actually used this? Does anyone know what actually works?

I wouldn't go so far as to say Hepan helps anyone with hemorrhoids... look, Hepan is for veins, and sure, hemorrhoids *are* inflamed veins... but I honestly don't think it's the right tool for this specific job. It's much more suited for treating bruises, diarrhea, or those superficial varicose veins you see on legs. For actual hemorrhoids, there are much more appropriate ointments, creams, and suppositories available—not to mention oils or oral tablets. I am almost 100% certain that Hepan isn't going to do a damn thing for inflamed hemorrhoids.

Sandra Anderson31 said:Count me in.
Internal hemorrhoids hurt like hell, too.
Unfortunately, I've been dealing with this misery for about 10 years now.
Mine are Grade II.
It’s a cycle—things settle down for a bit, then they flare up again, usually whenever I deal with constipation or hard stools, you know how it goes.
Right now, they've flared up again following my surgery (dealing with some gynecological issues).
If you want a recommendation, Proctolog ointment is actually great—it even comes with suppositories.
It really does the trick for me.

Of course internal ones hurt... honestly, the pain is often more intense with internal ones than external ones. I’ve never dealt with external issues, but I struggled with internal ones for 11 years—we're talking serious pain. If they started bleeding heavily, the pain would actually subside, but right before they'd burst, I’d feel this stabbing sensation all the way through to my lower back... now I'm just waiting for my post-op recovery to see if anything has actually changed...
I also had the most success using Proctolog ointment and those suppositories... and eventually, that Hemo Protect cream helped too...
But I just got so tired of them flaring up constantly that I decided enough was enough—time for surgery! 😉

stormypanther55 said:Internal pain is its own beast—if anything, it’s more punishing than external issues. I never dealt with surface discomfort, but I spent eleven years battling internal flare-ups. The pain was intense; before a bleed would even start, I’d feel this sharp, stabbing sensation radiating all the way to my lower back. Now, I’m just waiting on my post-op recovery to see if things actually stabilize...
I found the most relief using fatty ointments and suppositories... eventually settling on that Hemorrhoid Protect cream.
But honestly, constantly managing those flare-ups became exhausting. I decided enough was enough; I’d rather go under the knife than live like this.😉

Is surgery a permanent fix, or is there a chance they come right back?

Sandra Anderson31 said:Is this a permanent fix, or is there a chance they could come back?

A standard major surgery is a permanent solution—but let’s be honest—the recovery process is slower and much more grueling...
There are less invasive options out there that allow for a faster turnaround, but the trade-off is that the risk of recurrence remains... essentially, for some people, it might happen again, while for others, it's a one-and-done deal...
In my case, I’m convinced they’d just return—my tissue lacks any elasticity whatsoever, which is exactly why I dealt with this so early on...
Now, if the root cause is something like a poor diet, those patients can actually fix the underlying issue by changing their habits, making it highly likely they won't see a recurrence...
At the end of the day, a solid proctologist will give you the best assessment of your specific path forward...

Hey everyone..
I'm 29 and I've been dealing with hemorrhoids for 7 years now. Here's the deal: they started during my first pregnancy. It was brutal—painful, and I even had some bleeding twice because of how hard things were getting; I’d go three days without a bathroom trip, just total misery. But that was just during the pregnancy. Back then, I was using Fact ointment and some Hemopropin. I only saw a GP once when there was a little blood. The problem is, they never actually went away. The inflammation would flare up and then settle down, but the hemorrhoids themselves stayed put. Is that even normal? For the last five years, there’s basically been this little lump right there. It doesn't cause major issues, but now, after five years, it's acting up again. I've never seen a specialist, and honestly, it’s starting to freak me out. Once the swelling goes down, it's just this pinkish little bump that doesn't hurt at all. I can literally feel it and see it.😲It's been going on like this for 5 years straight..
I notice most of you say the ointments work for a bit, but then everything just comes right back..
I'm planning to head to my doctor tomorrow to talk it out. Maybe she'll refer me to a proctologist, I have no clue what the move is..
My head is spinning with "what ifs." Like, what if it isn't even hemorrhoids? Then again, if it were something truly malignant, wouldn't it have gotten way worse over 6 or 7 years?
What do you guys think?

Kate Sanchez31 said:Hi there...
I'm 29 years old and I've been dealing with hemorrhoids for seven years now. The thing is, they first showed up during my first pregnancy. It was painful—there was even some bleeding once because I was dealing with severe constipation, going days without a bowel movement. It was pure misery. But that was just during the pregnancy. I used various ointments, like Preparation H, to manage it. I only saw a general practitioner once when there was a bit of bleeding. The problem is, they never actually went away completely. The inflammation would subside, but the hemorrhoids were always there. Is that normal? For about five years now, there’s been this little lump, though it doesn't cause much trouble. Recently, though, it flared up again. I've never seen a specialist, and honestly, I'm getting a bit anxious. Once the inflammation settles, it's just a pinkish lump that doesn't hurt; I can feel it and see it.😲And it's been like this for five years.
It seems like most of you find that applying creams works temporarily, only for the issue to return later.
I'm planning to see my doctor tomorrow to discuss it. Maybe she'll refer me to a proctologist, but I'm really not sure what the next step is.
My mind is racing with "what ifs"—could it be something other than hemorrhoids? Then again, if it were something truly malignant, wouldn't it have progressed more aggressively over the last six or seven years?
What do you all think?

I once spoke with an older woman who suffered through hemorrhoids for years simply because she was too embarrassed to admit she had them.
She endured it until the pain and inflammation became absolutely unbearable.
Eventually, she had no choice but to seek medical help.
They had to perform a procedure to essentially scrape them out (that's how she described it).
Because she waited so long, she had to go back multiple times for treatment.
If I were you, I'd get it checked out now while things are still relatively manageable, before it becomes a much larger ordeal.

Look, the thing is, I don’t even struggle with them anymore. Back when I was pregnant for the first time six years ago, it was a nightmare—constant inflammation and issues. But once I had my kids, those flare-ups just stopped. In fact, I haven't dealt with a single infection in five years. My question isn't about pain, though. It's about whether this is normal: they're always there, and honestly, they aren't tiny—think more like a small walnut than anything else—but they don't bother me. No bleeding, no pain, nothing. Now, after five years of peace, I've had a little inflammation flare up again. I've been using some topical cream, and within two days, the swelling went down, but the hemorrhoid itself won't retract. It’s just... right there. It stays present, even if it isn't inflamed. Has anyone else dealt with this? What do you suggest?
thanks..

I stumbled onto this thread by accident, and while I haven't scrolled through every single post, I actually have some info that might be useful for someone!
So, I deal with both internal and external hemorrhoids, though they don't really bother me too much as long as I stay on top of my hygiene; they usually settle down after a bowel movement, and I rarely deal with any inflammation. On those rare occasions when things do get irritated, there’s this one cream I happened to find that is basically a lifesaver for me—though, I guess, what works for one person might not work for everyone. Unlike those typical brands you see everywhere that rely on stuff like propolis or whatever, this one is called Hädensa. It kind of acts as an antiseptic, provides a cooling sensation, and really helps dull the pain... I think it costs less than $17, and since I don't have to use it all that often, the tube lasts me quite a while. So, yeah, just figured I'd share in case it helps anyone out! Good luck!

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