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What Causes Painful Bowel Movement?

I have extreme pain when relieving my bowels. It s very swollen and also bloody at times. I don t see any hemmoroids on the outer area, but am sure there is something wrong. I ve been dealing with it for over a month using all the over the counter medicines. Please advise next course of treatment.
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. . I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.

Even if you dont see hemprrhoids, this still may exist. In most cases, causes of abdominal pain during bowel movements bleeding are benign and include hemorrhoids, anal fissure or rectal polyps. These are primarily treated with stool softener, diet and sitzbaths. It is very important to take lot of fluids, probiotics, high fibre food and stool softeners to avoid hard stool and straining. If there is no improvement in next few weeks, then surgical management should be considered. Other causes may be more serious and include tumors or inflammatory bowel diseases and these should be ruled out with colonoscopy which must be done if there is low blood count present or rapid weight loss. Otherwise, you can see if conservative therapy will help and consult proctologist if necessary
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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What Causes Painful Bowel Movement?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. . I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Even if you dont see hemprrhoids, this still may exist. In most cases, causes of abdominal pain during bowel movements bleeding are benign and include hemorrhoids, anal fissure or rectal polyps. These are primarily treated with stool softener, diet and sitzbaths. It is very important to take lot of fluids, probiotics, high fibre food and stool softeners to avoid hard stool and straining. If there is no improvement in next few weeks, then surgical management should be considered. Other causes may be more serious and include tumors or inflammatory bowel diseases and these should be ruled out with colonoscopy which must be done if there is low blood count present or rapid weight loss. Otherwise, you can see if conservative therapy will help and consult proctologist if necessary I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.