Hemorrhoids Anyone?

[Newmol]

I am 8 weeks post-op after a right hemicolectomy. I have been doing quite well with the exception of a uti at 3 weeks post-op and different bowel habits. After an initial episode of constipation, I had been having very loose stools. I started eating marshmallows things seemed to be better. The other night I had an explosive episode of loose bowels that made me feel as if I had irritation around the anus. When I showered I discovered what I am certain are hemorrhoids. I knew I had internal ones that were discovered during a colonoscopy but these are protruding. Has anyone had this happen so suddenly? What do I do now? The thought of a doctor doing anything else to me right now causes anxiety.

Can these go away on their own? I am using an over the counter cream but wondered if any of you have advice.

[Lee]

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Can these go away on their own? I am using an over the counter cream but wondered if any of you have advice.

I believe so. Yes try the over the counter stuff for while, hopefully that will help. Good luck with them.

Lee

[midlifemom]

Preparation H Cooling Gel works according to our pharmacist and my DH.
Thats just to get rid of existing ones. Try Squatty Potty to prevent new ones if youre prone to them.

[kellywin]

Omg yes. And radiation blew them up big time. The best thing for pain and burning for me is Calmoseptine. For itching I have a lidocaine/hydrocortizone cream.

[PGLGreg]

I have hemorrhoids, both internal and external, but they no longer bother me. I stumbled across a simple way to handle them that works for me. For a while I used a Preparation H type cream, which worked, but I found a better way, which is to be especially careful not to irritate them when wiping after a bowel movement. (I have quite a few of those every day, because my rectum got smaller due to surgery for rectal cancer.)

Here's the secret. I keep a small bowl of water available to moisten toilet tissues with, before I use them to wipe. That reduces friction and potential irritation to a great extent.

Maybe that has worked only because I had only a mild case of hemorrhoids -- who knows whether it would help anyone else? But it's worked for me for a decade, now. It might be worth a try, for you.

[Pita]

I've noticed that I have a few small external ones that are not painful. I'm not sure how to know if I have them inside?
Had my LAR surgery July 19 and today I have an appointment with my cr surgeon so I will ask him about them and how to treat.

[spinnz]

I got mine banded yesterday during my follow up colonoscopy. It was sore for the rest of the day, but today I am completely pain free an ready to recommend this to everyone. Mine got so bad while I was on chemo...

[Pita]

My CR surgeon said mine are not big enough to worry about, they will go away by themselves and I don't have any inside.
No advice, he said each person is different and each CRS has different methods.

[AbbyDoo]

What a pain in the azz.
A hot bath with Epsom salt works wonders.
Tucks or other wipes with witch hazel helps.
You can also get a prescription For cortisone suppositories and cream.

[Newmol]

Thank you all for your suggestions. Thankfully they are too bothersome most of the time. I just hope they will shrink back down soon.

[Newmol]

i meant to say that they are not too bothersome most of the time.