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Suggest Remedy For Anal Bleeding Due To Large And Hard Stools
The other day, I was having a BM. It was literwtlt so big and hard that I cant even explain it without sounding like im exaggerating. It was very round and almost the size of a tennis ball. I had to actually squat on my bathroom floor to push it out and it tore me pretty bad. The past 2 days ive been very sore. Today I went toigo again and it was a little softer but now my anus is dripping blood. I put a pad on to maybe stop it a little. I dont know what I can do if anything. I also just gave birth February 15th and im breastfeeding. I dont know what I could do or take.
Fri, 18 Jan 2019
Hello,
I would suggest you add a fibre supplement to your daily bedtime routine like Lactifiber or Metamucil. This will add bulk to your stool and will make the bowel movement smooth.
In addition, increase your daily intake of fluids that will make stool less hard and thereby reduce straining.
Moreover, you should follow Sitz bath twice or thrice a day using lukewarm water with few drops of Betadine added to it.
By doing so, the tear will heal faster and will not get infected, and it will also provide soothing relief. Apart from fiber supplement, you can use laxative like tablet Dulcolax.
The medication is easily available over the counter and can be taken at night before going to bed. In addition, the drug is safe to use while breastfeeding.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ayesha Shareef, General & Family Physician
I would suggest you add a fibre supplement to your daily bedtime routine like Lactifiber or Metamucil. This will add bulk to your stool and will make the bowel movement smooth.
In addition, increase your daily intake of fluids that will make stool less hard and thereby reduce straining.
Moreover, you should follow Sitz bath twice or thrice a day using lukewarm water with few drops of Betadine added to it.
By doing so, the tear will heal faster and will not get infected, and it will also provide soothing relief. Apart from fiber supplement, you can use laxative like tablet Dulcolax.
The medication is easily available over the counter and can be taken at night before going to bed. In addition, the drug is safe to use while breastfeeding.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ayesha Shareef, General & Family Physician
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