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can you help with an embarrasing problem I have? I ...


Sent to Health Experts May 20, 2006 5:23 p.m.
can you help with an embarrasing problem I have? I commonly see blood after a bowel movement when I wipe. other symptoms include itching, and uncomfortableness. this problem has been going on for over a year, but I am too embarrassed to see a doctor. is there an over-the-counter way to treat this?

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May 20, 2006 5:29 p.m. (5 minutes and 39 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
First, the most important advice that I have is no NEVER be embarrassed to seek medical treatment-- it could save yur life.   A doctor does not judge you or believe that any of your symptoms are weird or funny.

Are you prone to hard bowel movements? Does your anus burn as well as itvch.

You may have an anal fissiure. It is best to make an appointment with a colorectal specialist for an accurate diagnosis.

Here is some info, let me know if you have questions:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/anal-fissures/AN00671

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/anal-itching/DS00453/DSECTION=3

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/anal-itching/DS00453/DSECTION=3

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/rectal-bleeding/DG00015

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Sent May 20, 2006 5:40 p.m. (11 minutes and 23 seconds later)
there is some burning as well. are anal fissures harmful? thank you for your advise. i will seek treatment from a doctor.
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May 20, 2006 5:48 p.m. (7 minutes and 45 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
No, anal fissure aren't harmful, just painful. What can happen is that in some cases of chronic fissures, an outpatient surgery is performed to help heal them.

It is important to drink plenty of water and eat plenty of fiber to stop dry, hard stools.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/constipation/DS00063

Edited by Two_Westies on May 20 2006 at 5:48pm

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