IBS C . Does anyone else have Piles.

[Missmuffit]

I apologise for the I delicacy but it is worrying me, I have been quite sore in the bottom and have checked. I haven't got the classic sign of grape clusters just its sore and kind of purple looking. Just wondering whether I could be right in thinking its the start of piles as I don't want to rush to the docs.for nothing. I do not bleed either at present. Again sorry for the I delicacy and frankness.

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Judging by your description it sounds like a prolapsed pile which sounds more alarming than it is. They are VERY painful and are caused by straining. It does need to be seen by a doc as it needs a prescribed ointment rather than an over counter. I get given xyloproct which you keep in the fridge. Applying something cold like frozen peas can help reduce the swelling as well

[Missmuffit]

Thankyou. That may help as it is quite painful to sit down right now and I couldn't get an appt.at the docs til Wed. Sometimes with this IBS you don't whether your coming or going do you. Thanks again.

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It is definitely a pain in the butt in more ways than one lol. I know it's easier said than done but its important not to strain as there not pleasant. Good luck hope the doc is useful. Keep us posted

[Missmuffit]

Well, been to docs and it is indeed Piles, thrombosis at that. Have some cream and lactulose. Those two combined with fibrogel, it should work, I hope.