Hi, i am 29 years old, 165lbs. For the past three weeks i have had irregular bowel movement. In the past i have had, what i think are hemorrhoids, wich usually last 2-4 days and are gone with the proper fiber, less straining and lots of water. This time i has not been that way. For the first week, i tried the before mentioned steps, but i did not get any better. This past week it has gotten way more painfull, here are my symptoms:
1. Intense pain while passing a soft stool (specially in one region of the anus)
2. Blood on stool, usually one part of the stool about 1 inch, sometimes more (50% of the times i bleed, almost always if i strain with a tad of pressure. The color is not dark brown red, i think its regular red, kind of like the blood color in shaving cuts.
3. Itching/burning
4. swelling of the anal region, always after passing stool
5. Pain and uncomfort sitting down on most days
6. 1-2 small stools per day is my passing in the past week and a half, usually once in the morning, once in the evening. I have the urge and would like more, but it has gotten very painful and agonizing knowing acute pain of coming my way, specially if i strain.
7. Spasm in my anus
* I have tried the following: 1-2oz olive oil daily, The Original Colon Cleanse (100% Psyllium husk), around 20-30g fiber daily. 2-3L of water. Meal portions, i have cut down on, so i pass less stools. No red meats and avoid fried foods. More veggies and fruits. Ointments, i have tried vaseline, preparation H cream and suppository, baby wipes and tuck wipes for cleaning, also to avoid straining i use the squatty potty. Sith baths when possible. My stools appear to be really soft but firm with regular shape.
*The only Rx i take is Synthroid 25mcg regularly, and Adderall 10mg on occations (5-6 times a week, until the 17th of June) ( i was studying for an exam)
*HBP is good, i dont suffer from any other diseases as far as i know
*Recent lab works, from 6/10 came all fine except bilirubin
I have been very aware and maybe shy on going to a pcp or specialist, i am doing everything in my will to get better. Should i change diet, creams or try something different like a laxative. Should i make an appointment asap on monday with the pcp or specialist, or should i head to the ER to get me checked out? Please help, the pain and uncomfort has been frustrating me almost all month long and has even been mentally aggravating.
Category: Family Physician-GP