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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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Query: Hi doctor,I am a 28-year-old male. After using the bathroom last night, I noticed fresh, bright red blood on the toilet tissue. I see this every time whenever I wipe and again this morning when I used the toilet again. It hurt a little bit when I strained and when I wiped, it feels like I have a lit...  Read Full »


Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you with it. The sight of blood after using the toilet always is terrifying. But most of the time, it just appears worse than it is. From the details that you have provided, I think you have hemorrhoids (piles). IBS (irritable bow...  Read Full »

I remain constipated and have burning sensation while passing stool. Can I have hemorrhoids?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a problem with my anus. I can see a lump of skin and I feel that my anus remains open. I have constipation and a burning sensation while passing stool.  Read Full »


Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and I will definitely help you with it. The symptoms that you have mentioned indicate the possibility of hemorrhoids (piles). It occurs due to swollen vascular tissue of the anus. Do not be worried. Around 75 percent of people suffer from hemor...  Read Full »

I am a 41-year-old female and I have been experiencing significant amounts of blood during each bowel movement. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41-year-old female of normal weight and over the course of this week, I have been experiencing significant amounts of bright red blood during each bowel movement. Kindly help.   Read Full »


Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by at icliniq.com. I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. Firstly, I need to know if there is any bulging as well from the anus? Or do you feel constipated? Based on the information you provided, you are likely suffering from piles (hemorrhoids). ...  Read Full »

Can hemorrhoids be treated if identified in teenagers?

Query: Hi doctor, My age is 17. What to do if blood is coming with stool and feeling pain when passing out stool? It is like there is a cut like something. What to do? Kindly guide me.  Read Full »


Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Anal fissure (cuts) are common in those suffering from constipation and hard stools. Do you feel any bulging as well while passing stools? You might be suffering from hemorrhoids (piles) as well. Even I have had my struggles with hemorrhoids, and I know the sight of ...  Read Full »

Can hemorrhoids cause pimples on the inside of the anus?

Query: Hi doctor,I have a pimple on the inside of my anus. It started three months ago. It swells up and is sore when I wipe, but then after a few days, the swelling goes away, and there is no pain for a long time. I am taking Amoxicillin for my tooth infection and Voltaren for my whiplash after a car acci...  Read Full »


Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you have mentioned indicate the possibility of hemorrhoids (piles). These are due to swollen veins in the anus. Do not worry. Around 75 percent of people suffer from hemorrhoids at some point in life. Most of the time, it just appears worse than that it ...  Read Full »

Will hemorrhoids cause loss of weight and fatigue?

Query: Hi doctor,I am losing weight. Earlier it was around 55. Now it is only 51. Earlier my weight was constant. I have mild hemorrhoids occasionally, feel the blood in stool that too occasionally, and stomach aches with a pinch in the whole stomach. I feel tired in some part of the day. Please help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you with it. Do not worry. Around 75 percent of people suffer from hemorrhoids at some point in life. Most of the time, it just appears worse than it actually is. Early hemorrhoids (initial grade) can be treated by healthy bowe...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing pain and bleeding while feceating. What could be the reason?

Query: Hi doctor, My feces is very tight and comes with blood. When we apply pressure to the anus, the feces comes out and causes a lot of pain in the anus. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you with it. Is there any bulge in the anus? Do you feel constipated? You are likely suffering from piles (hemorrhoids). Piles are due to swollen vascular tissue in the anus. Do not worry. Around 75 percent of people suffer...  Read Full »

What medicines can I take to get rid of piles?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from external hemorrhoids and have brown stains on my undergarments. What medicine can I take when I have hemorrhoids? And what is the best thing to do to remove or avoid hemorrhoids?  Read Full »


Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you with it. Piles are due to swollen vascular tissue in the anus. Do not worry. Around 75 % of people suffer from hemorrhoids (piles) at some point. Most of the time, it just appears worse than it is. Healthy bowel habits and a ...  Read Full »

Does rectal bleeding that occurs once a month indicate hemorrhoids?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 15-year-old. I had rectal bleeding after passing stool about a month back. Again today also it is bright red. So should I be worried about it? Kindly give your opinion.  Read Full »


Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you with it. You are probably suffering from hemorrhoids (piles). Is there any bulging as well from the anus? Do not worry. Around 75 percent of people suffer from hemorrhoids at some point in life. Most of the time, it just app...  Read Full »

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