Hi all,
I just healed from a nasty anal fissure, but I am still in constant pain.
After a visit to a gp last Friday, I was told the fissure had healed nicely, but that I had an external hemorrhoid that was causing the continued burning pain. The hemorrhoid is not hugely swollen, but there is a hard painful pea sized lump at the base of it. Due to this and the intense pain, I'm assuming my hemorrhoid is thrombosed, and likely has been for several weeks.
The doctor only prescribed anusol HC (only 0.5% hydrocortisone) and sits baths and ice (which I was already doing). She said it would go away on its own.
I have been in constant pain for a month, and I am petrified that my only option for relief is surgery - and I've heard the recovery is terrible.
Any advice on whether this will resolve itself on its own? How long did it take to heal if it did?
Thanks all.