HELP!!! What do I do???

So, I’ve run into a bit of a tricky situation. I’ve noticed some bumps under the skin around my rectal area, and honestly, I’m no expert, but I’m pretty sure they’re hemorrhoids.
The catch is that I’m traveling and away from home for a few months right now, so getting to a doctor isn't really an option.
Does anyone know how to deal with this? Maybe a specific cream or something else that works? 🤷🤷

goldenjackal10 said:So, I’ve got this awkward situation. I’ve developed some kind of subcutaneous lumps around my anus. I’m no medical expert, but my best guess is hemorrhoids.
The catch is I’m currently away from home for a few months, so seeing a doctor isn't really an option right now.
Any advice on how to deal with these? Maybe an ointment or something? 🤷🤷

Try using cold compresses and pick up some Fact ointment—it's a household name you can grab over the counter at any local CVS or Walgreens.👍

Angela Wright said:Try some cold compresses or just grab that famous Fact ointment at any local CVS or Walgreens without needing a prescription.👍

Thanks so much, 👍
once it clears up, it usually stays gone for good, or maybe... 😢

If we're talking about lumps under the skin... you might actually be dealing with perianal abscesses. Hemorrhoids usually just look like darker patches right around the anus or internally, whereas abscesses are actual lumps—they can be inflamed or not, they tend to be incredibly painful and awkward, and they can pop up at various distances from the opening. Honestly, getting checked out by a doctor isn't going to kill you.
Fact, using some ointment won't hurt anything, but it would be a lot better to actually know what you're dealing with.

Angela Wright said:To manage the discomfort, you should apply cold compresses. Additionally, I highly recommend using that globally recognized ointment, Fact, which you can pick up over the counter at any local CVS or Walgreens without needing a prescription from your doctor.👍

It’s spelled Fact.👍

goldenjackal10 said:So, look, I’ve got a bit of an awkward situation here. I've developed these subcutaneous lumps around my anus. I’m no medical expert, but my best guess is that they're hemorrhoids.
The real issue is that I'm currently away from home for a few months, so getting to a doctor isn't really an option right now.
How can I get rid of these things? Is there some kind of ointment or something I should be looking for? 🤷🤷

Hemorrhoids only feel hard if they've become thrombosed or inflamed, and if that were the case, believe me, you would definitely know about it—the pain is absolutely excruciating.

My husband deals with hemorrhoids. When things flare up, he just grabs some Medicated wipes and a sterile glove, applies some ointment, and handles it himself. He says it’s thirty seconds of discomfort, then it's over and he feels fine again.🤣