Ointment and hemorrhoids side effect?
I had a colonoscopy in October; they said I had hemorrhoids and gave me an ointment. I could buy the ointment only in December 26 and since then I started bleeding. I am on Tamoxifen for cancer there fore I am menopausal for now. It has gotten worse with the ointment and I stopped it 2 days ago but that has not stopped and I am worried because how can an ointment do that to you? My doctor is away.
Should I be worried; the name for the medicine is Proctosedyl. Why do they say we should not stay for over 3 minutes in the bathroom if we have chronicle constipation aside of this problem?
When will it stop?
After the colonoscopy I had no problem; I never had the common symptoms for hemorrhoids.
1 talk to you dr in the mean while i know what will help with the pain you have in your rectum,
Cause of irritable bowel syndrome
As discussed previously, irritable bowel syndrome is believed to be due to the abnormal function (dysfunction) of the muscles of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract or the nerves controlling the organs. The nervous control of the gastrointestinal tract, however, is complex. A system of nerves runs the entire length of the gastrointestinal tract from the esophagus to the anus in the muscular walls of the organs. These nerves communicate with other nerves that travel to and from the spinal cord. Nerves within the spinal cord, in turn, travel to and from the brain. (The gastrointestinal tract is exceeded in the numbers of nerves it contains only by the spinal cord and brain.) Thus, the abnormal function of the nervous system in IBS may occur in a gastrointestinal muscular organ, the spinal cord, or the brain.
The nervous system that controls the gastrointestinal organs, as with most other organs, contains both sensory and motor nerves. The sensory nerves continuously sense what is happening within the organ and relay this information to nerves in the organ's wall. From there, information can be relayed to the spinal cord and brain. The information is received and processed in the organ's wall, the spinal cord, or the brain. Then, based on this sensory input and the way the input is processed, commands (responses) are sent to the organ over the motor nerves. Two of the most common motor responses in the intestine are contraction or relaxation of the muscle of the organ and secretion of fluid and/or mucus into the organ.
As already mentioned, abnormal function of the nerves of the gastrointestinal organs, at least theoretically, might occur in the organ, spinal cord, or brain. Moreover, the abnormalities might occur in the sensory nerves, the motor nerves, or at processing centers in the intestine, spinal cord, or brain. Some researchers argue that the cause of functional diseases is abnormalities in the function of the sensory nerves. For example, normal activities, such as stretching of the small intestine by food, may give rise to abnormal sensory signals that are sent to the spinal cord and brain, where they are perceived as pain.
Other researchers argue that the cause of functional diseases is abnormalities in the function of the motor nerves. For example, abnormal commands through the motor nerves might produce a painful spasm (contraction) of the muscles. Still others argue that abnormally functioning processing centers are responsible for functional diseases because they misinterpret normal sensations or send abnormal commands to the organ. In fact, some functional diseases may be due to sensory dysfunction, motor dysfunction, or both sensory and motor dysfunction. Still others may be due to abnormalities within the processing centers One area that is receiving a great deal of scientific attention is the potential role of gas produced by intestinal bacteria in patients with IBS. Studies have demonstrated that patients with IBS produce larger amounts of gas than individuals without IBS, and the gas may be retained longer in the small intestine. Among patients with IBS, abdominal size increases over the day, reaching a maximum in the evening and returning to baseline by the following morning. In individuals without IBS, there is no increase in abdominal size during the day.
There has been a great deal of controversy over the role that poor digestion and/or absorption of dietary sugars may play in aggravating the symptoms of IBS. Poor digestion of lactose, the sugar in milk, is very common as is poor absorption of fructose, a sweetener found in many processed foods. Poor digestion or absorption of these sugars could aggravate the symptoms of IBS since unabsorbed sugars often cause increased formation of gas.
Although these abnormalities in production and transport of gas could give rise to some of the symptoms of IBS, much more work will need to be done before the role of intestinal gas in IBS is clear.
Dietary fat in healthy individuals causes food as well as gas to move more slowly through the stomach and small intestine. Some patients with IBS may even respond to dietary fat in an exaggerated fashion with greater slowing. Thus, dietary fat could--and probably does--aggravate the symptoms of IBS.
I’m only 17 and I think I have hemorrhoids, again?
I got hemorrhoids for the first time when I was 15 and a half and symptoms persisted for a week and I noticed blood in the water 2 or 3 times. (At that time, I didn't have a lot of veges and water in my diet). I went to see the doctor and he knew immediately it was possibly a tear in my anus.
I remeber last year, I was doing a number 2 and I noticed a significant amount of bright red blood in the toilet bowl. I went to see another Doctor this time and she said it was hemorrhoids and explained different causes of this condition.
I got it again for the last 3 days. Today, I was extra cautious. Looking back into the bowl very often and didn't see any blood. But then when it came to peeing, my anus stung and when i looked back, there was blood again. It's not external hemorrhoids cause there's nothing outside. Is this just a tear? I suspect it but I need your opinions. And how do I cure this tear?
1 A tear in the anal canal - or fissure like Dan calls it correctly - usually heals by itself. If not, it will evolve in a non-healing ulcer. If you don't mind going to your doctor, the can examine your anus and tell you exactly what they see is a tear or a hemorrhoid.
You can do the following self examination for hemorrhoids that are outside the anus: palpate for an existing soft or hard lump around your anal area. When a palpable sac-like protrusion is present on the area of your anal canal, it could be 2 kind of hemorrhoids:
1. a so called prolapsed hemorrhoid that is soft and can be pushed back by your fingers inside the rectum easily. This will solve the problem and prevent the hemorrhoid from becoming worse.
2. a so called external hemorrhoid: a more tender and hard lump that you can't simply push back in the rectum.
If you don't feel any lump, it still can be an internal hemorrhoid or there could be a tear.
To be sure, consult a doctor you feel comfortable with.
Below a list of possibilities of "red stools", maybe one applies to you without further notice?
- a bleeding ulcer: a sore on the lining of your stomach can cause bleeding. The sore can be caused by a bacteria or pain medications. -gastritis: inflammation of the stomach lining, caused by too much alcohol, spicy food, smoking, a bacteria infection or again pain killers.
-a rectal polyp: a growth that can evolve into cancer when untreated. Taking your stools to the doctor for a fecal occult blood test could indicate if you are at risk of developing colon cancer.
-the anal fissure or tear you spoke about
-inflammation of the intestines: the darker the redness of the stools or toilet water, the higher in the intestines the bleeding occurred, even as high up as injured veins in your esophagus
-food: iron supplement or "red-blue foods" like red gelatin, black licorice, blueberries, popsicles, Kool-Aid, tomato juice, tomato soup, large amounts of red beets
-inflammatory bowel disease, which normally comes with diarrhea
-diverticular - or 'pouches in the colon' - bleeding, which as far as I know is extremely painful when stools pass
-the other possibility you mention: hemorrhoids which can be diagnosed with a rectal examination:
=using a gloved and lubricated finger to feel for abnormalities
=using an 'anoscope' to look into the lower few inches of the rectum and look for internal hemorrhoids.
Normally internal hemorrhoids are not painful, external hemorrhoids are.
-colorectal cancer: can be diagnosed with colonoscopy or less invasive virtual colonoscopy. Should be done when none of the above explains your bleeding.
2 It could be an anal fissure (tear) or it could be internal hemorrhoids. Either condition is most likely caused by bouts of constipation where you strain to pass hard stools. Be sure that your diet is high in fiber and drink plenty of water. If necessary, you can also take a stool softener.
I think I have hemorrhoids. is it best to go to my normal physician or my gynecologist?
I have had one for some time now, but today the pain was excruciating and I noticed I have what appears to be another one. It is so painful. In order to avoid wasting any time on curing these, should I go to my normal physician or my gynecologist? Also...any recommendations on how to ease the pain until then?
ALSO: The past two years I have been having a lot of pain during sex, almost like an internal burning sensation. I have been sexually active for over 2 years and never experienced this pain before. Could this be a result of the hemorrhoids?
(I was recently tested for STDs so those are out of the question! thx)
1 Normal doctor, they're not in your gynaecological area. Maybe mention the pain during sex as well to see if there's a connection and if you need to see the gyno
Harriet
2 start out going to a normal doctor they will tell you if going to a gynecologist would be better
Will this irritation of hemorrhoids go away and when?
I felt a little lump on my anal area, so I went to the doctor to get it checked out and she said it was hemorrhoids and to take some prep-h. I just don't like the thought of sticking something up my butt. What is the sole purpose of the medication? Is there something else that can make this go away? Or can it go away on its own? If so, when? I don't have any bleeding, burning, or itching. It's more so just uncomfortable, annoying, and irritating, for it feels like a bead stuck on my butt and a little inside it also. What do I do in this situation?
1 The medication sooths and shrinks the piles. When mine are at their worst, they feel as large as a golf ball. Yours will retract, in the interim make some wipes with Witch Hazel and use these after a bowel movement. You could sit on a small packet of frozen peas or use ice cubes. This will shrink your piles, if do this on a regular basis. A sanitary towel will cushion the piles and make you feel more comfortable.
Why I’d personally avoid hemorrhoidectomy surgery?
Hemorrhoidectomy is the official term for the surgery that millions get to solve their pain once and for all. At least they think…. the problem with these procedures is that they are IREVERSIBLE.
It’s not even like the reams where you can stop their uselessness in one day and go back to the original state. This is permanent stuff. Please be careful. For those I know, it just never heals correctly and people have problems over and over again, not that you’d ever know since they are embarrassed to speak of it!
I’d compare it to LASIK surgery where the corneal flap is cut and totally not reversible. Do not play with your body even if the media tells you it’s the “official method”.
