Hi
Just looking for some experiences and advice - I have a really painful external haemorrhoid. At least I think that’s what it is. I’ve got a history of haemorrhoids and anal fissures etc, and have had a lot of issues recently with constipation which I’m trying to sort, but it’s been pretty bad. Struggling to go. Painful movements. Quite a bit of bleeding etc etc.
I’ve now developed a large lump just outside by anus and it is really painful. It’s been there around a week, I can’t really tell if it’s getting better or worse, or what’s going on with the size, I’m not sure if it’s a bit bigger, but it’s hard to tell. It’s mostly soft, but I can feel a lump inside it which I assume is probably the Haemorrhoid.
I tried anusol, didn’t help, I’m now on to anusol with hydrocortisone, which I’ve been using for a few days and I’m not sure it’s doing much. I’m trying to use ice packs, but it’s really difficult getting them in the right place!! I can’t do shitz baths (or whatever they’re called) because I don’t have a bath. I’m taking fairly regular pain killers at the moment to take the edge off.
Does anyone have any other hints or tips on what I can do to try and help it heal and help the pain? I’ve read they can take a few weeks to resolve, so I’m hoping it just needs time, but honestly it’s horrible. Literally a pain in the arse and just wearing me down.
Obviously I know I need to sort the underlying issue out, and trust me I’m working on that, I’m just looking for short term symptom relief!