Do I have to go private to sort out my hemorrhoids?

Question

Hey Guys,
need help. I developed quite a few hemorrhoids through pregnancy, and they become worse after the birth. Every time I had appoitment, I mentioned it to the doctor, who has never checked me. I have changed surgeries recently and booked for smear test and asked whether my anus could be checked too which was OKyed, but when I came there, the doctor did the test, but didn't want to check the hemorhoids saying she knew good ointment and I should try that first. It didn't help at all, and I have one now, which is painfull all the time, no need to go to the loo...


I am embarressed about having this, but feel even more embaressed about having to keep asking doctors to look at me without result. Lost trust in my GP too, since she does't listen(and I never had any other health problem).


What shoul I do?


P.S. I don't suffer from hygiene problem or anything like that-no reason why GP should be reluctant to check me up....

Answer 1

I am sorry to hear about your situation, it must be really hard to be continuing to report your medical check request and receiving poor patient service. It seems your health has been de-prioritized by some poor practicing physicians. I would continue to re-state my needs, report that you have had some bleeding, and your would like a referral to specialist. You may also consider filing a complaint form if your needs continue to receive little attention. Good Luck

Answer 2

Ask the GP to refer you to a specialist. Tell her that they bled the other day. She'll give you a letter right away. Don't worry, if it doesn't need surgery, the specialist won't force you to have one.

Good luck, and may you get better.

Answer 3

they are lazy, you need surgery i believe, and it may take going to a private doctor to get something done.