Swelling of the sphincter ?

[smesh]

I thought I had piles but...

For about 3 or 4 weeks I've noticed two hard lumps (one each side), that seem relatively large, 'appear' after going to the toilet. This is usually but not always accompanied by small amount sof blood on toilet paper and discomfort for a couple of hours after. The two lumps, which seem to be my sphincter or in/on or very near it seem to then disappear until next time I go to the toilet.

I've read up on piles and while the symptoms seem similar, the description of 'grape' like swelling is nothing like these two hard lumps..

Although I'll seek proper advice, I was wondering if its possible to get an inflammed sphincter, or injure it in some way etc to cause this problem.

I should point out that during the normal course of the day I don't feel any pain down there.. its just discomfort, not even pain, after going to the loo..

thanks

[sandyg2244]

it still sounds like haemmoroids by the sound of it-swelling up only when you go to the toilet, bleeding etc.dont bother about the description you read, thats objective.I think you should see your doc, it does sound like a textbook case of piles i'm afraid :-(

[RATTER15]

I'm with sandy on this,
I had it a couple of years back, exactly as you described.

[Philtaz]

I work in the Operating Theatre and whilst this obviously is NOT a diagnosis it does sound as though you have piles. Either way, get checked out by your GP just to err on the side of caution.

[smesh]

Thanks for that.. I shouldn't be quite so concerned when I go off to the quacks..

[Philtaz]

...and I know it's easy to say but try not to be embarrassed. GP's see these things literally a dozen times a week.
Best of luck.

[Blyss]

sounds like piles to me hun,, i know the feeling I have them as well.

[RATTER15]

Just sour grapes!!