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Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, or also known as piles, are swollen or inflamed veins seen in the rectum or anus. This veins can get inflamed as a result of constipation, straining to pass stools, pregnancy, severe diarrhea, and after giving birth. Internal hemorrhoids develop inside the rectum, and external hemorrhoids develop around the anus.

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I am a 20-year-old male with painful bowel movements. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. My height is 5 feet 10 inches, and my weight is 128 pounds. I experience pain during bowel movements, and I do not have proper bowel movements. Sometimes, I also notice the presence of blood. Additionally, my anus does not open properly, making it difficult ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I am not able to physically examine you or provide medical advice based on your symptoms alone. However, based on the information you have provided, it is possible that you may be experiencing symptoms of constipatio...  Read Full »

I have frequent mucous and gas formation. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a continuous mucus and gas formation with the bad smell like rotten fish. I also have hemorrhoid. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Janrao Smit Uttam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you should provide the history in detail so that I can get enough data for diagnosis. Since how many days you are having this problem and do stools stir over water after toilet and difficult to flush? Do you have bleeding piles? Please revert back with the an...  Read Full »

I suffer from constipation and hard stools. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, Two months back, I had severe constipation, and my stool got stuck. So, I had to put more pressure. I felt my bowels were not emptying, so I spent more time in the toilet. Following that, I had an itchy anus, and I did not think much about it then. After a week, I had severe pain in m...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. I believe you have hemorrhoids. I can see your stool is hard, and I think you have constipation. Please use syrup liq...  Read Full »

I have anal issues, stomach, and muscle pain. Please help me.

Query: Hello doctor, I have anal issues, stomach, and muscle pain. Please help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Sultan Zeb Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please explain your symptoms in detail.  Read Full »

Would lateral internal sphincterotomy heal recurring anal fissures?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had reoccuring pain in my anal for about 10 years. It stays for about 2 to 4 weeks and then it is good for 1 to 4 months. First, I thought it was hemorrhoids but then a specialist diagnozed it as an anal fissure. I am 29 years old, male, eat super-healthy and exercise. I have r...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. I have evaluated your reports and medical history (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As such there is no indication for surgery at this point of time until and unless your pain frequency increases a lot. If it is happening once in...  Read Full »

I have a muscular growth right out of my anus. What could it be?

Query: Hello doctor, What can be the muscular thing right out of my anus? I had a normal delivery a month ago, and it is almost healed. When I pass stools, I feel pain in that place with bleeding. While passing stools, the muscular thing gets torn, and blood comes out. This started a day before yesterday ...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Gulati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is anal hemorrhoids (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it is very painful. You may be suffering from constipation, or you must have been eating very spicy food. The treatment is sitz bath, and it means you have to sit in a tub full of warm water...  Read Full »

I have developed sores around my anus. What could it be?

Query: Hello doctor, I have what appear to be red spots or perhaps sores around my anus. I do not have any other symptoms except when I use the restroom; it does not necessarily hurt, but I feel a bit of a burning sensation. Additionally, I have a lot of hair, and I am unsure if it could be an ingrown hair...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Red spots or soreness around the anus, coupled with a burning sensation during bowel movements, can be indicative of various conditions, including:Anal fissure: This refers to a small tear in the lining of the anu...  Read Full »

I have a painful swelling near my anus. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,For the last two days, I have been experiencing significant pain in my anus, accompanied by noticeable swelling. The discomfort is pronounced when I sit or stand up. I am seeking advice on potential medications or treatments you may recommend for my condition.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on your symptoms, it seems you may be experiencing hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum or anus that can lead to pain, itching, and discomfort during bowel movements. Here are some over-the-counter medications tha...  Read Full »

I am experiencing bleeding with bowel movements. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 178 pounds. Recently, I have noticed bright red bleeding with feces during bowel movements, indicating a possible issue with piles. My stools are typically medium-sized and medium-hard. The experience is mildly uncomfortable,...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Bright red blood with normal-colored formed stools suggests a likely source around the anal verge or just above, such as the rectum (the last part of the large intestine). Your assessment of painless bleeding aligning w...  Read Full »

I suffer from constipation and bloody stools. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from constipation for almost two years now. I need laxatives to assist me in having bowel movements. About eight weeks ago, for about five or six days, I experienced some light bleeding. Only a few spots were visible with close inspection. I am very health conscio...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Based on your symptoms and medical history, you may have developed hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins in the rectum or anus that can cause bleeding, itching, and pain during bowel movements. Hemorrhoids are a ...  Read Full »

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