Suggest Treatment For Internal Haemorrhoids

Posted on Sat, 4 Mar 2017

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Question : what would cause the anus to feel tight? I do believe I have had a couple internal hemorrhoids for the past month. could this be the cause? I'm also having thin stools once in awhile. I've been online and it said it could be signs of colon cancer but I think i may be over thinking it. I have no blood in the stool and pain only occurs after wiping for a bit too much I belive. could all this be the reasons why I have this tight feeling once in awhile?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to Anal Fissure.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Feeling of Anal tightness could be due to Anal fissure.It is nothing but a crack/ulcer in the Anal canal.
Haemorrhoids will cause bleeding.
You should take high fiber diet,eat fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. You should drink plenty of liquids.
Your stool should be soft.Then,there will be no tightness.
If there is no response with dietary modifications, I do Anal dilatation under Regional anaesthesia.
Colonoscopy will confirm any lesions in the colon.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you goo health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (17 minutes later)

what exactly is anal dilatation? I do have to small bumps that seem to pop out when using the restroom but seem to go right back up afterwards. Is this also a symptom of this?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dilatation is stretching of the anal opening.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dilatation is stretching of the anal opening under anaesthesia. later, there will be no tightness.It will also help in early stages of hemorrhoids.
Early haemorrhoids are seen during defecation and go inside later.In course of time,they prolapse and don't go inside.Surgery is the only option at that stage.
If you follow the dietary modifications strictly, surgery can be avoided.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (14 minutes later)

thanks. one last thing I have what seems to be a fungal in that region also. is this just coincidental or a symptom of something more serious?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is coincidental.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Tinea cruris is a common fungal infection affecting the inner aspect of the thigh,scrotum and extends into peri anal region.
It is not related to Fissure /Haemorrhoids.
But,you should consult a Dermatologist and take treatment.
Nothing to worry.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D