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External Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Expert Advice


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Dear Glen,

About a week ago i had had the runs really bad and my anus hurt afterward, but i figured it would go away.  2 days after that I had to ride in a car across the country... and the pain only worsened.  I have been trying some hemroid spray i got at Rite aid... but there is a bulging blood vessle coming out the opening of my anus.  its dark blue in color and hurts alot.  I'm assuming its an external hemroid based on what i've read.  

What i would like to know is what can i do for it other then this spray?  I am without insurance so going to a Dr is out of the question.  I also would like to know what to expect with this problem, what kind of results will time bring?  will i always have this bulge (its about a centemeter at its worst times, and the size of a pencil eraser at its best.  Is there anything else i can do at home other then ice?  are there any products you reccommend?

thanks
Jacalyn

Answer
What i would like to know is what can i do for it other then this spray?  Hot sitz baths twice a day followed by witch hazel topical usually helps if OK with your doctor.

I also would like to know what to expect with this problem, what kind of results will time bring? With the above treatment and extra magnesium in your diet you should do fine.

will i always have this bulge (its about a centemeter at its worst times, and the size of a pencil eraser at its best. It generally shrinks after the acute process is over.

Is there anything else i can do at home other then ice?
The above treatment usually works well.

are there any products you reccommend?
see above. OK?