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Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, or also known as piles, are swollen or inflamed veins seen in the rectum or anus. This veins can get inflamed as a result of constipation, straining to pass stools, pregnancy, severe diarrhea, and after giving birth. Internal hemorrhoids develop inside the rectum, and external hemorrhoids develop around the anus.

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I have bloody stools. Do I have cancer?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old shy male with a 160-pound weight and 5.9-foot height. When I poop, I see blood on toilet paper, I am afraid of having cancer. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am a gastroenterologist and will be addressing your concerns. As per your history and the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), your case appears to be a grade three hemorrh...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing blood in my stool. Why?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 20-year-old female, and I have been experiencing blood in my stool quite recently when going to the toilet.Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Varunbabu Aucha

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You could have a fissure in ano or, less likely, hemorrhoids. I would suggest you have a clinical examination to clear the above thoughts. Take syrup Lactihep (lactitol and benzoic acid) 20 ml at night and Freelac powder (lactitol and ispaghul...  Read Full »

What is the reason for itching and drops of blood in the anal area?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old male. A day or two ago after a bowel movement, I felt an itch in the anal area. I tried to get at it with a tissue but, it got worse and I could see small pellets of blood on the wipe. I am not on any medications.  Read Full »


Dr. Chandra Prakash Tanwar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blood streaks on the wipe after an episode of itching could be due to an anal fissure. Bleeding per rectum in an otherwise healthy young male could be due to hemorrhoids or anal fissure. A fissure is a tear in the anal canal due to constipation or repeated friction. It...  Read Full »

Why do I have recurrent pain and discomfort in my anal area?

Query: Hello doctor, I am having pain in my anal area during excretion for three years. After some days I consulted a doctor as the pain became unbearable. The doctor told me that my liver was weak and gave me some medicines. But it did not give me relief and so I consulted another doctor. He said that I w...  Read Full »


Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Our gut consists of an environment of microorganisms called gut flora. They are responsible for the proper digestion of food. Once this flora is depleted by toxins many gastrointestinal symptoms like loss of appetite, f...  Read Full »

What should I do for painful and strained defecation?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old individual with a weight of 260 pounds and a height of 6 feet. I am experiencing significant pain and prolonged straining during defecation. I am not currently taking any medication. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and I am here to assist you. Concerning your symptoms, it appears that you may have hemorrhoids (piles). Do you have a history of hard stool, blood during defecation, or adequate water intake? I suspect you are exhibiting features of internal hemor...  Read Full »

I have stomach problems and pain around the anus. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old, and some days I experience many stomach problems, such as constipation, gas, and back pain. Today, I went to the toilet, and suddenly I noticed my anus coming outside. When I get constipated, I feel a lot of pain in the toilet and pain around the anus. I use a cream...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms and the picture you sent, I believe you have a 6 o'clock hemorrhoid (pile). I can see that you have constip...  Read Full »

I am a 20-year-old male with painful bowel movements. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. My height is 5 feet 10 inches, and my weight is 128 pounds. I experience pain during bowel movements, and I do not have proper bowel movements. Sometimes, I also notice the presence of blood. Additionally, my anus does not open properly, making it difficult ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I am not able to physically examine you or provide medical advice based on your symptoms alone. However, based on the information you have provided, it is possible that you may be experiencing symptoms of constipatio...  Read Full »

I have frequent mucous and gas formation. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a continuous mucus and gas formation with the bad smell like rotten fish. I also have hemorrhoid. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Janrao Smit Uttam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you should provide the history in detail so that I can get enough data for diagnosis. Since how many days you are having this problem and do stools stir over water after toilet and difficult to flush? Do you have bleeding piles? Please revert back with the an...  Read Full »

I suffer from constipation and hard stools. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, Two months back, I had severe constipation, and my stool got stuck. So, I had to put more pressure. I felt my bowels were not emptying, so I spent more time in the toilet. Following that, I had an itchy anus, and I did not think much about it then. After a week, I had severe pain in m...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. I believe you have hemorrhoids. I can see your stool is hard, and I think you have constipation. Please use syrup liq...  Read Full »

I have anal issues, stomach, and muscle pain. Please help me.

Query: Hello doctor, I have anal issues, stomach, and muscle pain. Please help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Sultan Zeb Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please explain your symptoms in detail.  Read Full »

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