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Question: I have anal itching and some spotting of blood on toilet tissue after morning bowel movement. I usually have to go twice each morning in order to feel completely empty. I have had this for several weeks and it doesn't seem to be getting any worse or better. During the day I don't notice it much but sometimes after eating lunch my food goes right through me. I have tried over the counter pin worm medication which seems to get rid of the problem for a week or two. I have three outdoor cats that I'm in contact with but always very careful to wash hands and keep away from face. Can I be re- infecting myself without knowing it or do I have something else?
In addition to my symptoms here is my daily diet: 1) 1-2 cups of chai tea first thing in the morning to wake up, 6am. 2-3 cups of coffee before 12 noon and on a rare occasion , I'll eat a yogurt or piece of fruit but more likely than not nothing to eat for breakfast. At 12 noon I'll eat 1-2 sandwiches-(whole wheat with lettuce, meat, cheese) and maybe a peace of fruit. lemonade or water to drink, corn or potato chips. Then nothing to eat or drink until around 4:45 - 5:00pm when I get home. At 5pm I'll drink light beer or red wine 2-7 every day depending on how stressful my day has been. I will eat dinner at around 7-8pm at night , usually a large meal, which could consist of anything from meat, potatos,other green vegetables, salad, dinner roll
I also have a bottle of water with dinner then eat 1-5 pieces of chocolate or another sugary snack for dessert. I go to bed with a water bottle on my bed stand, which I drink before going to sleep at 9-11pm or before waking at 6am again. All water is either bottled or from a restaurant as we have well water and do not drink this water.
I am also a light sleeper or seem to toss and turn throughout the night, only sleeping 1-2 hours at a time. However, I do feel mostly rested when I awake. Within minutes I'm in the bathroom with my first B.M. (normal to large in size), or within minutes of standing up and or walking around. After drinking my first cup of tea my body tells me I have to go again which is (smaller in size or basically anything left). Hopefully this small picture of my diet and functions will help narrow what might be happening to me. Thanks...
In addition to my symptoms here is my daily diet: 1) 1-2 cups of chai tea first thing in the morning to wake up, 6am. 2-3 cups of coffee before 12 noon and on a rare occasion , I'll eat a yogurt or piece of fruit but more likely than not nothing to eat for breakfast. At 12 noon I'll eat 1-2 sandwiches-(whole wheat with lettuce, meat, cheese) and maybe a peace of fruit. lemonade or water to drink, corn or potato chips. Then nothing to eat or drink until around 4:45 - 5:00pm when I get home. At 5pm I'll drink light beer or red wine 2-7 every day depending on how stressful my day has been. I will eat dinner at around 7-8pm at night , usually a large meal, which could consist of anything from meat, potatos,other green vegetables, salad, dinner roll
I also have a bottle of water with dinner then eat 1-5 pieces of chocolate or another sugary snack for dessert. I go to bed with a water bottle on my bed stand, which I drink before going to sleep at 9-11pm or before waking at 6am again. All water is either bottled or from a restaurant as we have well water and do not drink this water.
I am also a light sleeper or seem to toss and turn throughout the night, only sleeping 1-2 hours at a time. However, I do feel mostly rested when I awake. Within minutes I'm in the bathroom with my first B.M. (normal to large in size), or within minutes of standing up and or walking around. After drinking my first cup of tea my body tells me I have to go again which is (smaller in size or basically anything left). Hopefully this small picture of my diet and functions will help narrow what might be happening to me. Thanks...
Brief Answer:
Two Possibilities.
Detailed Answer:
1. Hemorrhoids of early stage.
2.Anal fissures.
Parasitic infection can not be ruled out - but bleeding is not very common feature.
Welcome to health care magic.
1.Thank you for a detail history of you and your problem - i have gone through and understood your problem.
2. If you are constipated - the most possible cause will be anal fissure - which causes bleed, itching and pain after passing stools.
3.In anal fissure - recommended to take stool softeners ( laxatives ). with change in food habits. ( avoid any kind of spicy and junk, fat containing food and take more of fibrous diet, salads, fruits and plenty of fluids ) Stiz bath ( sitting in a XXXXXXX warm water in a tub for 15 minuted twice a day ).
4.Secondly hemorrhoids - the treatment of food habits remains same as anal fissure, which needs to examine and decide if any procedure is required.
5. Maintain local hygiene. Get examined by your GP and and follow the instructions accordingly.
6.If you can - please mention the type of bleed, if it fresh ( bright red ), does it looks like a line on the stools, Any thing hanging out of your anal region. ( that will help to narrow your diagnosis )
Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888
Two Possibilities.
Detailed Answer:
1. Hemorrhoids of early stage.
2.Anal fissures.
Parasitic infection can not be ruled out - but bleeding is not very common feature.
Welcome to health care magic.
1.Thank you for a detail history of you and your problem - i have gone through and understood your problem.
2. If you are constipated - the most possible cause will be anal fissure - which causes bleed, itching and pain after passing stools.
3.In anal fissure - recommended to take stool softeners ( laxatives ). with change in food habits. ( avoid any kind of spicy and junk, fat containing food and take more of fibrous diet, salads, fruits and plenty of fluids ) Stiz bath ( sitting in a XXXXXXX warm water in a tub for 15 minuted twice a day ).
4.Secondly hemorrhoids - the treatment of food habits remains same as anal fissure, which needs to examine and decide if any procedure is required.
5. Maintain local hygiene. Get examined by your GP and and follow the instructions accordingly.
6.If you can - please mention the type of bleed, if it fresh ( bright red ), does it looks like a line on the stools, Any thing hanging out of your anal region. ( that will help to narrow your diagnosis )
Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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Brief Answer:
thank you.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you very much for your reply.
Please close the query.
Dr. Ganesh.
thank you.
Detailed Answer:
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Please close the query.
Dr. Ganesh.
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