Question 1

i have rectal pain, little constipation, hemorrhoids. what is main cause?

Accepted Answer

Please see your Dr.: There are a number of possible causes for rectal pain; the only way to determine the diagnosis is to see your doctor.  Your doctor will need to examine the outside of the anus and will likely need to do a rectal exam as well.  If your doctor does not find a cause, seeing a gastroenterologist (gi specialist) would be the next step.

Question 2

vegetarian, changed my diet because of constipation & hemorrhoids.why does my stool come out as tiny balls.not as a regular long stool.

Accepted Answer

That depends: Tiny, hard balls can be a sign of constipation. What is the fiber content of your diet? Are you hydrating adequately with water? Enough physical activity? Dairy can be binding  - excess dairy?

Question 3

i haven't had a bm in 4 days. on regular stool softeners (& lots of water) due to meds causing constipation/hemorrhoids that lasted for weeks. should i be concerned? terrified of going thru that again

Accepted Answer

Diet/exercise: fresh fruit, veggies, bran/oatmeal. Avoid laxatives and stool softener.

Question 4

what is the homoeopathic path to treat constipation and hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Diet and fluids: A diet with about 20-25 grams of fiber, 80 -100 ounces non alcoholic, non caffeine fluid per day. Add 20 additional oz per 30 minutes of strenous excercise, and 20 oz per hour in an airplane. Also add more fluids when taking cholesterol meds, antihistamines, antidepressants, and narcotics.

Question 5

what's the relationship between constipation and hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Pressure!: In a nutshell--constipation is often described by patients as straining to have bm's. Pushing increases venous engorgement, and as hemorrhoids are ' a bag' of blood vessels, they swell. Repeated straining over time weakens their attachments to the walls of your rectum, allowing them  to protrude and thus bleed, hurt, clot and otherwise cause the problems people call hemorrhoids!

Question 6

i am having problems using the bathroom. major constipation plus hemorrhoids. any good treatments?

Accepted Answer

Try: Drinking more liquids, increase fiber in diet with fruits and vegetables, avoid junk foods, add metamucil fiber daily, use laxative like MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) if needed.

Question 7

constipation and hemorrhoids while pregnant what can i use to help my stomach and will not influence the baby ?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy problems: Unfortunately these are common pregnancy related symptoms. The management would include increasing fluid, fruit and fibre intake. Add some form of exercise to increase cardio. This will reduce the constipation. The haemorrhoids may need a local topical cream and also remember to try and lie down and rest when you can. This will reduce pressure on the haemorrhoids.

Question 8

what kind of problems can arise from dealing with constipation and hemorrhoids for about a year? polyps, cancer...?  appt soon. 26 yo woman

Accepted Answer

Anemia: At your age, the blood loss from hemorrhoids, in additional to menstrual blood loss would predispose your to getting iron deficiency anemia. When you see your doctor discuss it with her/him.

For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 9

can hepatitis b infection  cause constipation and hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

No: Although frequent constipation may induce hemorrhoids, hep B involves primarily the liver.

Question 10

bright red blood streaks on toilet paper/mucus after constipation.have hemorrhoids.normal colonoscopies/3yrs told this is only hemorrhoids/dont worry ?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: What was found on colonoscopy three years ago? If there were no lesions, then it may be hemorrhoids only. However, even hemorrhoids can cause enough blood loss to result in anemia and you should be treated for it.
You may wish to consult a different doctor.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

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I have rectal pain, little constipation, hemorrhoids. what is main cause?

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Vegetarian, changed my diet because of constipation & hemorrhoids.why does my stool come out as tiny balls.not as a regular long stool.

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I haven't had a bm in 4 days. on regular stool softeners (& lots of water) due to meds causing constipation/hemorrhoids that lasted for weeks. should i be concerned? terrified of going thru that again

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What is the homoeopathic path to treat constipation and hemorrhoids?

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What's the relationship between constipation and hemorrhoids?

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I am having problems using the bathroom. major constipation plus hemorrhoids. any good treatments?

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Constipation and hemorrhoids while pregnant what can i use to help my stomach and will not influence the baby ?

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What kind of problems can arise from dealing with constipation and hemorrhoids for about a year? polyps, cancer...? appt soon. 26 yo woman

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Can hepatitis b infection cause constipation and hemorrhoids?

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Bright red blood streaks on toilet paper/mucus after constipation.have hemorrhoids.normal colonoscopies/3yrs told this is only hemorrhoids/dont worry ?

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