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Posted 9/19/2010 8:07 AM (GMT 0)
first of all i am so happy that i found this forum where i can come and express myself and as i am typing i am crying cause i am most of all embarrassed. i think i might have either an hemorrhoid or anal abscess :( dunno how i got it and dunno if its because of anal sex (which i dont have alot). i noticed the lump on my anus like a month and a half ago but just thought it was just a lil swelling which went down after a while. but it came back and started to hurt whenever i would use the bathroom. A friend was telling me about hemorrhoid and i got so afraid that i immediately went to take pics of my anus so i could see if i had it. well i discovered a piece of swelling hanging out and got paranoid, i did some research online and then ran to the pharmacy to get some preparation h and i used it for like 3 days and the swelling went down for a few weeks but now its back and i'm very scared and i dont know what to do i am freaking out so bad, i am afraid to tell my brother or cousin cause i dont want them to scorn me and i am embarrassed, please tell me what should i do??? what kinda doctor should i go to??? how can i know for sure if its hem or abscess i have??? please reply ASAP i wanna get rid of this ASAP!!!
Posted 9/19/2010 8:59 AM (GMT 0)
Bran, please don't feel embarrassed or guilty. These things happen, both to people with Crohn's disease, and to otherwise healthy people too.

As tsitdawg said, anal sex isn't going to help your pain if you are having problems "down there" already, but it's entirely probably that your problems were NOT caused by your sexual activities.

I think your best bet would be to make an appointment to see your general practitioner or your gastro doctor, if you have one. Please don't feel embarrassed, as they see this sort of thing all the time. Remember, even healthy people get haemmies, and they can also get abscesses from ingrown hairs too, so they really do deal with this sort of thing regularly.

As tsit said, baby wipes might help with the pain, as might compresses. You might also find it soothing to soak your bottom in a hot salty bath several times a day. And, as he said, if you develop a fever or lots of pain, please do pop down to your local emergency room. Once again, there's nothing to be embarrassed about, as they really do deal with these thigns a lot.

Please don't worry too much, and please do stop crying. Many of us here have had these issues, and we keep plugging on...

*hug*

Ivy.
Posted 9/19/2010 9:17 AM (GMT 0)
awww thank u guys so much i kinda feel a little bit better but i cant lie i'm still worried :( i dont get fevers at all so i guess it isnt an abcess and i'm about to google skin tags to see if it looks similar.... i do not have a doctor and i have no idea where to find one can anybody help me?? i live in nyc and i think i would prefer a female doctor eventhough i am a male thank u guys so much .... i wish i could post pics but thats not allowed
Posted 9/19/2010 9:28 AM (GMT 0)
wow looks like a gastro doc gonna cost me millions i have no insurance nor am i eligible to get it oh wow
Posted 9/19/2010 10:27 AM (GMT 0)

tsitodawg said...
Bran, if you go to a clinic and see a general prac. they should be able to help you. I do not live in N.Y. but there are several here that do and can probably refer you to a G.I. Are there any free clinics in your area or instacare clinics? You really need to be on medication for to treat your Crohn's also.

ok thank u imma find a clinic i hope its not as serious as i think or else imma go crazy :( i dont think i can sleep
Posted 9/19/2010 10:39 AM (GMT 0)
i highly doubt it was from having sex tho i rarely do
Posted 9/19/2010 2:21 PM (GMT 0)
My question is do you have diagnosed Crohns disease? Or did you come here because the internet pointed you our way. Not saying there is a probleme with you posting here, because you are VERY welcome here. I was just trying to figure out if you had Crohns and this was some new symptom, or you just discovered this lump. It almost sounds like hemmoroids to me, and those can easily be treated. You can go to a walk in clinic and request a female doctor, and have her look to see whats going on. I do know that hemmoroids can cause pain while inflamed, but its best to have them checked out to rule things out. Good luck to you,
Posted 9/19/2010 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
When you say it looks like a piece of swelling hanging out, that sounds to me like a prolapsed internal hemorrhoid (you might be able to find a picture on the Web). There's a good chance you can get this to calm down on its own. One thing that can help is to try a low-residue diet temporarily, in order to have fewer bowel movements (they can push the hemorrhoid outward and you want it to reduce in size, and recede back inwards). Also, you can try ointments like you used before to help reduce the inflammation. One thing, doctors will sometimes recommend surgery for treating hemorrhoids. Avoid surgery for hemorrhoids if at all possible if you have Crohn's disease, because the results are usually not good.

Post Edited By Moderator (Nanners) : 9/19/2010 8:51:33 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/21/2010 3:10 AM (GMT 0)
Sounds like a hemorroid to me to. If it was an abscess you would be in severe pain constantly until it drained. A doctor could give you a prescription for steroid supposatories, proctosydle ointment - meds to reduce inflammation. Also buy some tucks and use after bowel movements. They will cool and sooth the area. Try not to fret so much, it will get better with the proper diagnosis and meds. Anyone can get hemorroids, this is nothing to be embarrassed about. Give yourself a break, the sooner you go to a doctor the sooner you can put this behind you and smile again. Keep us posted, we do care.

Julia
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