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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Is this hemmroids?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Is this hemmroids?
by shon137, Nov 13, 2004 12:00AM
I work in a warm atmsphere at work, and I find that when I go to the bathroom , I am constantly wipping myself and I tend to bleed, but very little (like a small dab or spot) on the toilet paper. This leads to my butt to become tingly and I end up gettign very sore in that area. It also has a foul smell to it. I was wondering is this hemroids or chaffing or what could it be, i am always constantly having to wipe my butt, and i end up getting sore, and i mostly feel that sore at work beacuse the factory is so hot inside. Please help me with any info that you could give me thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 14, 2004 12:00AM
, Nov 14, 2004 12:00AM
Hemorrhoids are enlarged blood vessels. It doesn't sound as though you have those. You probably have irritated skin, very common in the anal area, especially where it's hot. Don't worry about the blood--that's just from rubbing too hard. I suggest that you wipe yourself very gently (using baby wipes, for instance), lubricate often with Vaseline or any moisturizer. Occasional use of 1% hydrocortisone (non-prescription) may help, or else a doctor can prescribe a prescription-strength version. Keep in mind that you will probably have to deal with this off and on for a long time, but you should be able to easily control it and be comfortable.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (6)
by shon137, Nov 15, 2004 12:00AM
I gained a little weight im not fat but i did gain some weight could that have anything to do with it?
by shon137, Nov 15, 2004 12:00AM
To: Dr. thorton
is gaining weight a factor to have this discomfort or rash?
by shon137, Nov 15, 2004 12:00AM
To: Dr rockoff
Sorry wrong doctor from before, Is gaining weight a reason for the irritation,im not fat i just gained about 30lbs more than before i had these.
by neveen503, Jan 18, 2005 12:00AM
Hi doctor, i dont know if this is hemmroids or not, but right next to my rectum( butt h*le) i dont know what it is, but its like kind of swollen but not really , its red and it feels hard , but it real close to my sphincter and i dont know what to do about it please help me or let me know what it is, it hurts when i walk, sleep, lay down everything what do u think it is thnx
by neveen503, Jan 18, 2005 12:00AM
Hi doctor, i dont know if this is hemmroids or not, but right next to my rectum( butt h*le) i dont know what it is, but its like kind of swollen but not really , its red and it feels hard , but it real close to my sphincter and i dont know what to do about it please help me or let me know what it is, it hurts when i walk, sleep, lay down everything what do u think it is thnx
by PAT63, Aug 16, 2008 07:07PM
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