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I have trouble with constipation and yesterday felt the need to have a bowel movement and couldn't. i tried several times and nothing. i woke up with a pulsing sensation around my anus like if i am sitting on a vibrating cell phone. no pain ?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Anal discomfort: Likely hemorrhoids from the straining. rarely fissure ( cut) Can consider sitz baths sitting 15-20 minutes in a soapy warm tub . Discuss w/ doc preparation H or Anusol. Try avoid constipation drink 2-3 liters /day eat fiber which is in sweet potatoes,, avocados, strawberries ,blueberries and greens (as well as brown rice and barley lentils but too much can impacted the stool) f/u/ w/ doc

Answered 12/6/2017

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