TMI, but extremely swollen rectal tissue. How to treat it?

Question

I'm 23 weeks pregnant, and I know hemmorhoids are common during pregnancy. But I don't have bumps or anything. It's just a section of my r****m is VERY VERY swollen, and protrudes quite a bit. It's so painful I can't even sit down. I'm sitting on a special pillow right now to type this, and it still kills.

Even walking hurts.

I've been putting preparation H on 6 times a day, the maximum dosage. I've sat on ice, I take stool softeners.

It's only gotten worse. I'm in severe agony.

I'm honestly afraid its going to rupture.

Witch Hazel isn't shrinking it.

Is there anything a doctor can do for me?

Answer 1

I'm so sorry for you, I know how that is.  You just mentioned about everything I know.  Just don't lift anything heavy and take it easy, hopefully your doctor can help.  Sitz bath?  I'm cringing with empathy.  OH YEA, now I remember, Dermaplast.  You get it at the pharmacy and it numbs it!!!  It's like $5 a can and worth every penny.  It is a spray on.

Answer 2

there is surgery. I am not sure if you can do that being pregnant, but the dr will be able to give you some kind of relief.  

Answer 3

I hate to tell you this but it is a hemmeroid.  And it will get worse, you want it to rupture, you'll feel soooo much better.  There is not much else you can do at home.  i am not sure if doc can help anymore but I would call and ask considering how uncomfortable you are.

Answer 4

that sounds awful...I'd be going to a dr about that one. Sounds like you've tried everything, I'd be seeking medical help by this point.

Good luck!

Answer 5

try tucks medicated pads. you can get them at any pharmacy. they really work wonders. they take the pain away almost instantly, and the swelling will go down after a couple days of using them.

Answer 6

That is hemmorhoids darling, call your dr.

Answer 7

They had these Tucks cleansing pads that I used when I was pregnant and they practically numbed me down.  I loved them.  

Answer 8

Been there too its horrible.  Continue what your doing but also try a sitz bath.  Your dr can give the pan to you.  Its a pan that goes over the toliet seat and you put really really cold water in it to rest your bottom in there...helps the shrinkage....hang in there its horrible i know but well worth it after your pregnancy!!

Congrats and wlecome to motherhood.

Answer 9

Sometimes you may not be able to see the bumps! They may be located inside!

You need to contact a dr! We can't treat you!