Oh dear TMI but slightly too concerned to ignor - Piles??

[heverhoney1]

I just have to ask - how do you know if bleeding from the bum is internal piles or something more serious. The indignity of pregnancy is enough without having to go to the GP to get a finger stuck up my rear end .

I have been constipated throughout the pregnancy so far (am 19 weeks) but it is better than it was - mainly due to my cutting out white bread, rice and pasta and converting to wholegrain.

The bleeding started as a little bit of bright red when I wiped after going to the loo but now its more and a bit darker- still not loads and loads but enough to worry. It only ever happens when I go! Any ideas or experiences welcome. Thanks

Being constipated and pregnant makes you an ideal candidate for piles I'm afraid but as it's the first time you really should get it checked out just to be on the safe side! Probably not what you want to here though, sorry!

Yep that's piles. The GP does not need to look up your erse either to diagnose, a quick description and the fact that you are pregnant will be enough.

Unfortunately the good drugs aren't available till after delivery. Drink more water and try to rest as much as possible and not gain too much weight hahahhahahah

Sorry we all go through this sort of thing.

It does get better.

Sudocrem can help a little bit! See it's never too early to buy in the nappy cream!

Try liquorice to help the constipation, perhaps?

Thanks!! Not too fussed about the drugs it doesnt hurt it is just worrying. Would rather speak tot he midwife than the doctor but there is a few weeks before my next appointment as long as I dont have to rush I will mention it to her.

In the mean time I will tie my water filter to me and drink as much as I can.

OMG!!!!! I lied it hurts!!! mind at rest though def that and nowt worse.