by Ever the Optimist » 22 May 2013, 14:57
Hi Kreaybutt,
When you say "swelling" do mean from the anal area in general or in a specific area??
I know the more BM's I have in a day, the more sore I can feel by the end of it and especially moreso, if those BM's are runnier/ harder than the good well-formed soft ones. I also know that any form of straining creates that same "swelling" feeling for me, so not good, if you are doing this.
Sometimes just the extra pressure from going a bit more than usual, can give you a "swelling" sensation down there especially if you are suffering a bit more generally. I also have internal hems, so the additional pressure on those doesn't help and probably contributes to increasing the anal pressure generally. I think it probably is normal and chances are you will feel better in the morning, but as ever, just keep an eye and ask your CRS the questions if you feel the need........
Chronic Fissure diagnosed December 2011
Healed by Diltiazem around Feb 2013
Anal Fistula followed burst abscess in June 2012
2 internal troublesome piles remain & suspected, but undiagnosed, ongoing Levator Ani type symptoms & flare-ups