Question 1

what kind of hemorrhoids do i have it itches and bleed?

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Symptomatic : You have symptomatic hemorhoids.  Depending on the severity, they can be treated with medicine or surgery.  Your surgeon will be able to help you decide.

Question 2

i realize i have a hemorrhoid skin tags near my anal, it itches sometime and it makes me scared. will it go away on its own without surgery?

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Anal skin tags: The anal skin tags will not go away without surgery but the symptoms of itching can be controlled.  Most anal itching is the result of soilage collecting around the anal tags which makes patient's feel like they aren't clean and results in excess wiping.  I typically recommend my patients to keep flushable wipes in their purse as they clean around the tags more thoroughly with less irritation.

Question 3

i have a small puffy white bubble-like spot on my anus - itches, and when ointment is applied feels like a cut. what could this be (not a hemorrhoid)?

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Wart: If you take the common hemorrhoid off the list, Genital warts could present like that as well as herpes. Best to have it seen by a physician In person to get a solid diagnosis and plan.

Question 4

anus itches probably from excessive wiping. tried hemorrhoid and steroid cream,  helped but didnt clear it up. what should i do ?

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Pruritis ani?: Could you be referring to fissures, fistula, abscess? Sexually transmitted disease (syphilis, gc, hiv, etc.) should be considered. Hemorrhoids &amp; rectal prolapse can appear as an outward bulging. Anal trauma of any kind may cause mechanical injury. Skin eruptions need to be considered. Evaluation is recommended to distinguish serious versus less concerning reasons for your problem as described.

Question 5

how can you tell difference b/t hypertrophied anal papillae (gastro said i have this) & hemorrhoid?it's hard&solid&sometimes hurts&itches.want it gone

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You can try: You can try warm sitz baths (a bathtub soak may help with the pain) and Preparation H (OTC)  One Ointment I have found useful is "Derma-medicone" (ask your pharmacist.  A visit to a Proctologist" is the next step!

Question 6

for a doctor that knows about hemorrhoids. so i get hemorrhoids like 2-5 times each year. well i got a little rash on one side of my butt cheeks. it is not really bad, however it itches. i did a little research and read that it could have been caused from

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Hemorrhoids : Hemorrhoids are a common problem, which result from increased pressure in the veins of the anus causing the veins to swell, making them itchy and painful (particularly if the hemorrhoid clots, also known as thrombosis).  Occasionally bright red blood on toilet tissue, stool, or in the toilet bowl can be seen, particularly after passage of a hard stool.  The most common cause is straining during bowel movements due to constipation.  Hemorrhoid can also be a manifestation of more serious disease, such as liver cirrhosis.

Hemorrhoids may exist either inside or outside the body - internal hemorrhoids occur just inside the anus, at the beginning of the rectum, whereas external hemorrhoids occur at the anal opening and may hang outside the anus, these can be detected by examining the anal area to see if tissue is protruding outside of the anus.

I am not sure that the rash you describe is due to hemorrhoids.  While you don't state whether the rash is painful, raised or warm (which would more indicate the presence of an infection), i would guess that the irritation is due to non-specific inflammation.  The intensity of anal itching and the amount of inflammation increases from the direct trauma of scratching and the presence of moisture. At its most intense, anal itching causes intolerable discomfort that often is described as burning and soreness.

Anal itching can be caused by irritating chemicals in the foods we eat, such as are found in spices, hot sauces, and peppers. In addition, continuous moisture in the anus can be worsened by caused by frequent liquid stools, diarrhea, or escape of small amounts of stool (incontinence). Moisture increases the possibility of infections of the anus, especially yeast, particularly in patients with diabetes mellitus.

I would suggest that you take a shower or bath every day, dry the area very carefully.  To that you can add astringents, which promotes dryness of the skin, which in turn helps relieve burning, itching, and pain.  Examples of astringents include: calamine 5% to 25%  zinc oxide 5% to 25% (calmol 4, nupercainal, tronolane), witch hazel 10% to 50% (fleet medicated, tucks, witch hazel hemorrhoidal pads)

analgesic products are local anesthetic products, relieve pain, itching, and burning by depressing receptors on pain nerves.  Examples of analgesics include: menthol 0.1% to 1.0% (greater than 1.0% is not recommended), camphor 0.1% to 3% (greater than 3% is not recommended), juniper tar 1% to 5%.

Lastly, corticosteroids reduce inflammation and can relieve itching, but should not be used for more than short periods of a few days to two weeks. Only products with weak corticosteroid effects are available over-the-counter should be used.

Question 7

shaved near anal zone like a month ago. have small internal hemorrhoid. area itches when i go out for walks. no problem pooping. hemorrhoid, sweat, growing hair?

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: Please restate your question

Question 8

when my anus itches after i poop, is it more likely to be hemorrhoids or worms?

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It can be: Both and also an annal fissure can itch. If worms you may see them in your stool or stool should be send for examination.
The other two options need to be checked by a doctor to be confirmed or excluded.

Question 9

shaved near anal zone like 40 days ago. used pads, area got chafed, but have not used pads since a month. i am aware i have small internal hemorrhoid. anal area itches when i go out for walks. no problem pooping. new hemorrhoid, sweat, growing hair?

Accepted Answer

: suggest not to shave but trim the hair with scissors if you have to. This avoids injury from razor blade. You should heal well in a few days

Question 10

what kind of doctor should i see for hemorrhoids? i am a woman and suspect i have hemorrhoids because my anus itches all the time. i've tried over-the-counter medications (tucks), and have changed my diet to make sure i am getting plenty of fiber and wate

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Either : Either of these providers should be able to help you sort out what's going on.  Other things that can cause anal itching are parasitic infections and, ironically, broken off hairs from too much scratching.

I would suggest that you make an appointment with whichever physician can get you in sooner, and while you wait, try using some Hydrocortisone cream twice a day. Also, just in case this is an infection, be scrupulous about washing your hands after scratching, using the toilet, etc.  Otherwise, you may keep the infestation going (and spread it to others) by transferring parasite eggs under your fingernails.

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I realize i have a hemorrhoid skin tags near my anal, it itches sometime and it makes me scared. will it go away on its own without surgery?

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I have a small puffy white bubble-like spot on my anus - itches, and when ointment is applied feels like a cut. what could this be (not a hemorrhoid)?

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Anus itches probably from excessive wiping. tried hemorrhoid and steroid cream, helped but didnt clear it up. what should i do ?

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How can you tell difference b/t hypertrophied anal papillae (gastro said i have this) & hemorrhoid?it's hard&solid&sometimes hurts&itches.want it gone

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For a doctor that knows about hemorrhoids. so i get hemorrhoids like 2-5 times each year. well i got a little rash on one side of my butt cheeks. it is not really bad, however it itches. i did a little research and read that it could have been caused from

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Shaved near anal zone like a month ago. have small internal hemorrhoid. area itches when i go out for walks. no problem pooping. hemorrhoid, sweat, growing hair?

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When my anus itches after i poop, is it more likely to be hemorrhoids or worms?

A member asked:

Shaved near anal zone like 40 days ago. used pads, area got chafed, but have not used pads since a month. i am aware i have small internal hemorrhoid. anal area itches when i go out for walks. no problem pooping. new hemorrhoid, sweat, growing hair?

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What kind of doctor should i see for hemorrhoids? i am a woman and suspect i have hemorrhoids because my anus itches all the time. i've tried over-the-counter medications (tucks), and have changed my diet to make sure i am getting plenty of fiber and wate

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