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What Causes Pain After Passing Bowel Movements?
I'm currently a nursing student, 28 yr old female, who is experiencing pain after bowel movements almost on a daily basis. Sometime see red blood in my stools. Last semester was incredibly stressful and I think as a result of my diet and sedentary lifestyle I developed hemorrhoids. I've been very active before that semester and after as a marathon runner and a triathlete. Though with the stress of last semester, I worked out very little in comparison to my past. I currently use hemorrhoid suppositories which help, but I'm worried that I should get this checked out, since I use the suppositories almost daily. Is this common? Any advice or help would be great! Thanks!
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to hemorrhoids. Some advice that I can give to you are:
- Add fiber to your diet slowly to avoid problems with gas.
- Use topical treatments.
- Apply an over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream or suppository containing hydrocortisone, or use pads containing witch hazel or a numbing agent.
- Soak regularly in a warm bath or sitz bath.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Your symptoms seem to be related to hemorrhoids. Some advice that I can give to you are:
- Add fiber to your diet slowly to avoid problems with gas.
- Use topical treatments.
- Apply an over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream or suppository containing hydrocortisone, or use pads containing witch hazel or a numbing agent.
- Soak regularly in a warm bath or sitz bath.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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