So for the past month or so I have had problems with constipation. I have been taking fiber supplements daily and sometimes stool softeners to combat this. Last week was worse than usual and I only had BM 2 times throughout the week. Well last week I had a rather hard BM and I think it damaged something down there (trying to use terms that don't sound graphic here), and have had some pain (though not major) while using the restroom.
Last night, I went to use the bathroom and things came out smoothly without a problem, except when I wiped there was blood on the toilet paper. Now I have had this happen before, with small amounts of blood and large amounts of blood, but this was the first time in a while that I've had such a problem. There was even blood on my feces, but it was all bright red and doesn't look old. Today I am a little sore down there depending on how I sit. I haven't used the restroom today, and am kind of scared to because I don't want it to start bleeding again. I have taken some fiber today, but still have not had a BM. I plan to drink some milk of magnesia tonight to see if that helps everything out.
Does this sound like an anal fissure? I know to be 100% sure I should visit the doctor, but I'm worried about visiting the doctor when it comes to my butt because I don't want them to stick something up there as a test. I heard most anal fissures can be cured using home remedies and just being gentle down there. I am just curious as to whether or not this sounds like an anal fissure.
I plan to buy some medicated wipes to use instead of toilet paper as I hear they are more gentle.
I appreciate any info or tips that you all may have!