tear (possibly tmi)

Jessee28

I think I have a rectal tear. I had some diarrhea earlier and just went again and had some bleeding and its sore back there. I know this sounds stupid but should I do anything or just let it be and try to add more fiber to my diet? I dont if this is something I shold have checked out or not.

aryandnicole

If it is painful i would call and ask. No harm in seeing if there is anything you can do for it.

Ms.Fitz

Also get some wet wipes and keep it as clean as possible.  It's a very bad area for an open wound.

Reblo3

are you sure it's not a homroid?

EmmieB

what you want is a sitz bath. daily until the irritation goes away. That's what your Dr. is going to say (just trust me on this one)

Fill the tub with enough hot water to cover the area (I fill it to right below my bump - about 6 inches) and sit in it for about 10-15 minutes. Or you can do what I do and fill it with HOT hot until it's that high and then add lukewarm and fill it like it's a normal bath. The hot water will help disinfect and then soothe. But I take one every time I poop (good thing I don't work, huh?) so I sometimes take 2-3 a day.

Wet wipes for on the go are also a good idea.

And fiber. And water.

Feel better!

 

ps - this works for fissures (what you think you have) and hemorrhoids. If it doesn't get better in a few days/a week, see your Dr.