Question:
OK, highly embarrassing and kinda gross, but I have to ask...I have some hemhorroids

(sp?) and have had them for years. But in the past couple of weeks, there's something in the same general area, but inside, that feels like a golf ball or something. I'm not having bleeding, or any discomfort, but I'm not sure what this could be. I'm nearly 5 months post open RNY. Any ideas? Should I be worried?    — AmyL (posted on December 9, 2002)

December 8, 2002
see your doc, it could still be an internal hemmhroid, and it may need ot be taken care of before it does start to bleed or cause problems.
   — Vicki L.

December 8, 2002
This sounds like a rectal or rectiseal, I know I spelled that wrong but thats how it sounds. I had surgery for it years ago and the dr told me it might not hold because of my weight. It didn't. Its back but I will live with it. You can have hemorroids along with this and it can be very painful if you get constipated. See your gny.
   — Tawnda C.

December 9, 2002
You should get it checked out, because it may not be a hemorrhoid and something that should be treated/removed right away.
   — Lynette B.

December 9, 2002
I have a male friend who had the same symptoms. Go see your doctor! My friend had a rectal fistula and it was impacted. When they are treated right away they won't cause any big problems. Was friend was stubborn (=man) and waited a long time before going in. But you should get it checked out.
   — kultgirl

December 12, 2002
PLEASE GO TO THE DOCTOR!!! I was mortified when I had a problem there and was too ashamed to see anybody about it. A small problem that could have been corrected with an antibiotic turned into a big mess that could only be corrected with surgery. I had a fistula and the pain was ridiculous. Trust me the surgery was not pretty! Please don't ignore it!
   — Kimmie C.