hemorrhoids????

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-02-2005
hemorrhoids????
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Wed, 01-03-2007 - 5:20pm

Hello,

I have had the most intense itching around my anus. I had a stillbirth a little over a year ago. The itching didn't start for about 4 months after the stillbirth. Is it possible that they are hemorrhoids? I delivered vaginally.

What kind of doctor do I see about this? At the end of this month I see a new Ob/Gyn. This is very embarassing and I am torturing myself with self diagnosing.

Thanks for listening.

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-05-2002
In reply to: mlsjme
Wed, 01-03-2007 - 6:19pm

Hi Mlsjme....Yes it certainly sounds like you have hemmorhoids and you should see your family doctor initially about those. He/she will need to do a rectal exam to feel for them...there are two types external and internal. I would also recommend that you try one of the preparations that are on the market to help relieve that itch...the pharmacist can help you with this. If they continue to bother you can ask to see a Gastroenterologist who would probably perform a flexible sigmoidoscopy in their office to visualize the hemmorhoids and decide on the treatment. Even though it is an embarrassing problem for most to discuss I can tell you it is so common. Diet wise make sure you increase the fibre in your diet with extra fruits and veggies, whole wheat products and bran. Also talk to your family doctor about possibly adding Metamucil or a similar product to your diet to make sure your stools stay soft. Ivillage has some great info and I'll include the link. Take care.


Sandra


http://digestive.health.ivillage.com/analrectaldisorders/hemorrhoids.cfm

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Registered: 03-04-2005
In reply to: mlsjme
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 9:29pm

Welcome and I am so sorry about the loss of your baby.

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