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Suffer From Internal Hemorrhoids. Took Radiation For Prostate Cancer. Itching In The Rectum, Blood In Stool, Low Platelet Count

I have internal Hemerrhiods that flare up from having external Radiation treatments for Prostate Cancer last June. The radiation brought my PSA down to .02 They bleed from time to time.. I have a itch in the rectum when fecal matter gets stuck and I don't want to strain ,because I know it will start to bleed. Suppositories help some ,but not always.My DR. wants to do a anoscope exam. but says my Platelete count is to low at this time. I am taking Nplate shots to rise the count. Their is blood on my stools a lot of the time. What else can I to help this out. I am not constapaited .Stools are soft .It is like the last of the fecalmater just won't come out easiely
Wed, 29 May 2013
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The treatment of thrombocytopenia is a must for you. You may also consider other options like recombinant human interleukin II, platelet transfusions, etc. Recombinant human interleukin II has some side-effects like fluid retention, dyspnea, etc.

Also do not strain for the last bit of fecal matter to come out. Try over the counter medicines to apply at the anal sphincter. Discuss with your physician about this option.

Dr Vaishalee
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Suffer From Internal Hemorrhoids. Took Radiation For Prostate Cancer. Itching In The Rectum, Blood In Stool, Low Platelet Count

Hi The treatment of thrombocytopenia is a must for you. You may also consider other options like recombinant human interleukin II, platelet transfusions, etc. Recombinant human interleukin II has some side-effects like fluid retention, dyspnea, etc. Also do not strain for the last bit of fecal matter to come out. Try over the counter medicines to apply at the anal sphincter. Discuss with your physician about this option. Dr Vaishalee