Haemorrhoid??

[IzzyTheWizzy]

Hi all. I’m 10 months post partum and haven’t suffered with this before, not even when pregnant. I eat a good diet, am not constipated, but have had relatives who have had them.

last week I noticed a small lump on my bum. I did wonder if it was some sort of prolapse. It doesn’t hurt and so I ignored it.

then a few days after it appeared it got a bit bigger - a bit itchy. Not really sore. It’s not purple and it’s smooth - just like a small bulge from the wrinkled skin on the anus. On the first day of it getting a bit bigger I could feel it there - but that’s as uncomfortable as it got.

Could it be anything other than a haemorrhoid? What should I change? I’m so so embarrassed 😞 might it go away?

Sounds like a haemmorhoid, they are very common. Get some Anusol which will help to shrink it and if its quite small it will probably reduce so that you hardly notice it. You sound like you don't need to change things but continue to stay hydrated and keep bowels regular. Also try not to strain as this brings them down.