fixin the 'roids?

Question

so i've decided my butt discomfort is probably mild hemorrhoids. I'm 22 and female. I think this started after a dehydrated plane ride resulting in a rather laborious poop. after pooping my butt burns a little, and if i really push at it, it will bleed the tiniest tiniest bit (but not by just pooping). and for a couple hours after pooping my butt hurts especially if i walk, just feels better to sit, and not aggravate things. by the time i wake up its just about back to normal. Its rarely what i would call "painful" mostly just pretty itchy and annoying. If i have to walk a long way though sometimes it can get a little painful.

So... whats the best way to treat this at home, and what kind of a timeline am i looking at.

Answer 1

Hemorrhoids are varicose veins in the anus. Symptoms are:
pain
itching
swelling
bleeding with bowel movements

They are usually caused by constipation, so increase your roughage (fiber: green vegies, fruit, cereal) and fluid intake. Also, if caused by constipation, do not strain when going to the bathroom.

Since your hemorrhoids are minor, you can treat them with cream available in any drugstore. You can also use Tucks which are medicated pads to wipe the area after bowel movements or anytime you have itching.

As long as you don't have problems with constipation or strain when having a bowel movement, your hemorrhoids should not get worse...at least not until you get pregnant! Hemorrhoids often develop or, in females who already have them, get worse during pregnancy.

If your hemorrhoids become serious or really bother you a lot, you may have to have surgery (a hemorrhoidectomy) to remove them. They can also be treated with rubber bands or injections.

It would be wise to see a doctor. He will verify that the bleeding is from hemorrhoids and not some other health issue.