I had DC3 two and a half weeks ago. Long labour with 2 hrs of pushing, ended up with episiotomy and ventouse delivery. Been feeling bruised and tender in vaginal, perineum and rectal area since which has been gradually improving day by day. A few days ago the pain in my rectal area got worse, it feels quite sharp, bruised and also a pressure type feeling, as well as some sitting positions being very uncomfortable. This evening felt like there was something 'there' so I felt with my finger and felt a lump. I've just had a look and it is by the hole and dark blue in colour. Does this sound like piles? I've had no problems going to the loo and no bleeding. I also cannot push it back in which I thought you could do with piles?
I will contact the GP in the morning but any ideas/ experience appreciated. I'm a real panicker about these things and automatically jump to the worst case scenario. It's also incredibly uncomfortable!