I have had constipation on and off for a few years, but a couple of days ago, it was the worst it has ever been. Stupidly, I continued to push, thinking that like every other time, it would hurt, but it would come out. I was wrong, nothing came out, but it felt as though something burst. I was bleeding and it was very painful and uncomfortable. My co-worker suggested I eat 3-4 prunes every day to regulate myself and relieve my constipation and it worked as far as softening my stool . But yesterday, when I had gas and diarrhea (I guess from the prunes), after I had gone, the toilet was full of blood. I am worried that I am not healing , or not having enough time to heal before the next movement. Every once in a while, when I sit, I can feel my pulse . I am afraid of infection. I don t know what to do, but I hope I gave you enough information. Thank you and I appreciate your input....