Bleeding from anus.

[BlimeyThatHurts]

Have name changed, as I like to keep my anus private.

For the past few weeks whenever I've passed a stool - no matter how soft - I've felt myself tear and have bled. A couple of weeks ago it was quite bad and kept bleeding for an hour or so afterwards and took ages to heal.

I thought it had healed over the past couple of days, but have just been to the toilet - I felt it tear again and bled again. It flipping well HURTS! Real burning pain when I go and a dull deep pain for ages afterwards.

Anyone had this? Does it eventually stop?

[BlimeyThatHurts]

Thanks again everyone. I don't feel as though I'll be wasting an appointment now.

[cali]

Stool softeners/laxatives can be used to make the stool even softer and can be used without any constipation. Depends on the severity of the fissure, but may help with the healing process.
You wont be wasting gp's time.

Had a friend who was in the navy and had a fissure, needed surgery in the end. He was asked lots of questions by the medical staff.

[expatinscotland]

she's seen it all a hundred times before, Blimey.

[cocolepew]

I made DH go to A and E that night, I was horrified at the blood. He ended up getting them tied, he chickened out of the op to remove them, But it has never been as bad since they were tied.

[BlimeyThatHurts]

I've never had a vaginal birth but I honestly think that the pain I have is the same as my friend described crowning as. I have to bite on something to stop myself screaming and scaring DD.

[cali]

could you get an earlier appt, sounds like the pain is awful and a week is a long time when you are in pain.

[BlimeyThatHurts]

I wanted a female doctor, that's why the wait. I don't feel this really warrants an emergency appointment. It's just pain, not life threatening.

[expatinscotland]

just keep in mind that a female doctor may need to refer you to a male consultant, or you may be waiting a very long time to see a female consultant IF you need to see one.

[BlimeyThatHurts]

I know Expat, but I just feel a little more comfortable with a woman atm and am guessing that I won't need a referal (I know, I know). I'm feeling a little vunerable and would much rather this just went away today.

[bundle]

blimey, I'd ask for a ref, I don't think dh's was managed particularly well in general practice (even though they're fine for lots of other stuff)

[expatinscotland]

i'd ask for a referral, too.

this is really something you want to GO AWAY.

best to nip it in the bum bud, so to speak .

that being said, i'm one of those people who has no modesty at all when it comes to these things, having lived with a trauma doctor and later with a surgeon.

[ThingOne]

Glad you're going. I'm the person who wasn't afraid to talk shit to her GP and my worse situation was still missed for a few months. Don't be embarrassed. It's not that bad. Just breathe deeply. We'll hold your hand if there's any more to it.

[BlimeyThatHurts]

Well I stopped bleeding last week and healed up but still went to the GP this morning. She said it was probably just a small tear and to go back if it reoccurs.

[BlimeyThatHurts]

Thanks for the advice everyone.

[expatinscotland]

glad to hear the good news, blimey! hope it doesn't come back.