My poor aching bumhole - sorry TMI

[ouchmypoorbum]

Apologies for TMI but it's getting me down and having just inspected with a mirror it looks very odd down there.

I think I have piles but not sure (had a few episodes of fresh red blood on wiping after opening bowels on and off for a while now). GP prescribed Anusol suppositories over the phone but they've not really helped though bleeding has cleared up. Yesterday though it was (sorry!) mucousy and a bit pink too on wiping.

The whole area really aches - is that normal? - and almost spasming. Feels like something inside is trying to come out .

Think I need to go back to GP don't I? Any other self-care I can do in meantime? Ice does provide a bit short term relief but I cannot have ice packs shoved between my legs for hours.

That's good news, hope you're feeling better soon.

I have pelvic organ prolapses (bowel, uterine and bladder) and my bowel one can give me some of the symptoms you mention in your initial post. I am already eligible for surgery but the recovery time is a difficult obstacle with young children.