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External hemorrhoids for 2-3 weeks, thought getting better but getting worse. when have bowel movement or touch them stings so bad i can hardly stand it. over the counter cream stings like raw skin. never had like this before. possible uti starting?

Q: external hemorrhoids for 2-3 weeks, thought getting better but getting worse. when have bowel movement or touch them stings so bad i can hardly stand it. over the counter cream stings like raw skin. never had like this before. possible uti starting?

: Sounds more like external hemorrhoids rather than UTI. Several meds (steroid suppositories or cream) plus dietary changes often help. See Urgent Care or Primary doc for specifics

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Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

Sounds more like external hemorrhoids rather than UTI. Several meds (steroid suppositories or cream) plus dietary changes often help. See Urgent Care or Primary doc for specifics

Dr Ferranti agreed

Answered 6/19/2021

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A member asked:

External hemorrhoids for 2-3 weeks, thought getting better but getting worse. when have bowel movement or touch them stings so bad i can hardly stand it. over the counter cream stings like raw skin. never had like this before. possible uti starting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

Dr Ferranti agreed

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