9:51 - It takes a _real man_ to apologize and own their mistakes. I don’t know where you practice, but being willing to call a spade a ‘spade’ makes me really respect you!!! Your patients are fortunate to have you!
The ReVIVOL XR along with pranacura saved me from surgery!! I suffered for 2 months with the worst flair of my life! My external hemorrhoid had me wanting to die!! I found Dr. Chung and am now on the mend!! The first sitz bath with his epsom salt product I noticed almost immediately they had shrunk! I love watching his video! I’ve learned so much from videos! Dr. Chung is a gift from God imo!! 🥰
I bought three bags of this stuff and although I love it, it doesn’t last very long in my bath so it is very expensive. I am finishing up month two of the worst type of hemorrhoids. I am in pain most of the day and have spent a lot of money trying to get rid of them. I refuse to go to the doctor for this. Help.
My tip is to change your toileting habits. Have a poop last thing at night. Sleeping will allow the swollen area to calm and by the time you wake up, things will be much much better. Don’t poop and then jump into the car to go to work or sit on your office chair! The swelling will be uncomfortable and take longer to settle if you are sitting on the affected area. So…poop and then rest. Cold water can also help.
Thank you! This is new for me, so I’m seeking info and relief. Thankfully mine is small and not super painful. Hopefully it won’t ever be! Sending good wishes to those who are here with much greater problems and concerns.
Thank you for this video. Started feeling the burning/tingling Sunday afternoon, hard a dime sized hard lump by that evening, and an even larger lump Monday morning. Went to the ER that afternoon, wasted 4 hours for the PA to tell me after discussing with some other DR, they were not 100% sure it there was really a blood clot, so here is a prescription for some cream (turned out to be OTC CVS hemorrhoid cream) maybe you should go see a general surgeon about that. By some miracle my regular Dr''s office was able to get me into a general surgeon's that afternoon and was able to extract a good sized clot. I appreciate that you will provide your patients with the option of something stronger than Tylenol or Ibuprofen, because they do not even take the edge off the pain of a quarter sized thrombosed hemorrhoid.
@@yourfriendlyproctologist I had a question sir. What about going through a colonoscopy prep that will specifically cause watery stools? What if someone has a external hemorrhoid but unfortunately is also required to have a colonoscopy for their 5 year check up due to a direct parent having colon cancer. Should that person try to put off the colonoscopy due to the prep or do you have any recommendations on advice that could help keep the anal area calmed down during the prep or any specific prep more then the other?
This fella is amazing! Currently im battling a hemorrhoid, day 4 and it sucks! live in Illinois and i can honestly say if i had the money id take few weeks off work and drive to cali myself just to visit this amazing human being to take care of this thing. What would be so difficult for all doctors to be just like him!?
I’ve had several of these hemorrhoids and they were SO blindingly painful! The only relief I had was in a warm bath. I learned that if I do a lot of warm baths, the hemorrhoid drained on its own in fairly short order - in a couple of days.
The story you told is me for about the last month. So painful that I get on line and purchase anything that looks like it will help. Seriously I have a stock pile of hemorrhoid medicine. One of my purchases was the same sitz bath that you suggest. I like that one. I just ordered the Panacur today. Please Lord let this work 🙏🙏 and thank you Dr. Chung for being there for all of us that need help. You are a godsend.
Re: External Hemorrhoid Some oil, olive corn coconut whatever you got. Plus fresh chopped garlic. Some thyme flakes. Mix. Let sit a bit. Rub this on there after you wash it. I promise you it will calm the burning and shrink it. I know first hand. Not a salesman.
I can't say enough about your expertise, but I am so thankful I found you. You have taught me so much. I have been dealing with external thromboses hemorrhoids now for about 3 months and was afraid I might have to have a procedure done. That would mean I would be out of commission for some time and the horror stories from these procedures scared me. But you hit the nail on the head about the pain that comes with these. Unbearable. Brought me to tears at times. Started looking into alternatives. Using natural ingredients like your ReVivol-XR. I thought I would be like this forever, but now you have given me hope that I can ride this out. Can't thank you enough!
I've had about 4-5 lanced now.. currently hoping the one I have now doesn't full blown turn into another one. (Literally googling quick fixes, every single time this happens) . The doctors don't make me wait long at all at the ER though, they freeze it with a needle, lance it and the relief is almost immediate. It usually puts me out if commission for 1 full day. After that it only gets scary if you have to have a BM lol sitz baths to keep it clean a few times a day usually and especially after using the bathroom. It's funny because the first time this ever happened I was super embarrassed but the pain was unbearable for me.. now as soon as I see it going purple n the pain is steady I just go in right away. I'm like " yup, next one" but they never do take care of the extra skin.. Thankful I just discovered your page!! I've sat here for about 45 minutes watching video after video.
Thank you Dr Chung for being so helpful with managing our hemmorhoids! I learned a lot from you and I couldn’t be more thankful that I came across your channel when I was in crazy pain due to my hemmorhoids. It really gave me solace. Long story short, i had grade 3 hemmorhoids which got banded but in a sick twist of events (due to failed anoscopy because my dumb anus just involuntarily clenches resulting in the anoscopy falling out of my anus multiple times), my hemmorhoids became grade 4 external thrombosed hemmorhoids, a prominent anal fissure and it was the worst pain imaginable! As a result, I have a fear of having doctors probe my insides, especially my nether regions. But I will probably have my hemmorhoids removed surgically, just not in the foreseeable future. Good news is, within a week, I was able to manage the symptoms and have it shrunk significantly from a golf-ball sized hard lump to a soft, pea-sized tissue (i’ll take it!). Since everyone’s asking here whether they could shrink it and how to help manage it, I thought I could be of help to dr Chung by dishing out some of information i gathered. Disclaimer: i am in no means a licensed doctor. Do take my word with a grain of salt and CONSULT WITH YOUR GP BEFORE TAKING THE STEPS i list down here. I did graduate with a pharmacist degree so I know to a degree of the meds I used and how toxic it could be. I am also not paid to promote the products that I used. What to do: 1. I think the most important thing is to not let your mood be swept by the inconvenience of your hemmorhoids. I read scientific journals that stated grade 4 hemmorhoids cannot shrink on their own but look at me! Just don’t sulk and try to forget about the pain by taking painkillers (i took about 1500 mg of mefenamic acid prescribed by my doctor EACH DAY to forget about the pain) 2. Use herbal medication. Now this is controversial but I’m pretty sure this is the miracle that reduced the size of my hemmorhoids. I drank a herbal medicine called phien tze huang (my Chinese family is obsessed with this miracle drug) and it did create some side effects like sore throat and dry skin but my hemmorhoids shrunk within a day! They’re quite pricey and i definitely would consult with my GP before taking any drug other than prescribed. I know that anyone with kidney problems SHOULD NOT take this as it could cause acute kidney failure. 3. I also kept taking flavonoid supplements because they’re known to reduce inflammation and swelling. Again, consult with your GP. 4. Try to get some exercise, walk around, go up the stairs, anything at all to help your blood flow. 5. Take a sitz bath 2 times a day 10 minutes each. I always add in some povidone-iodine solution into my bath. The sitz bath itself is extremely comforting too; like a warm hug so I’m addicted to it now. 6. Always take care of your diet! I always loved vegetables so every day, i could eat at least 25 grams of fiber from one meal alone. My hemmorhoids arised because of my genetic predisposition to chronic constipation and my love for spice. Now, I eat more than just fiber and take care in chewing more, eating papaya and banana (foods that makes poop mushy). I can’t stress this enough because even if you take step 1-5 religiously, it will not succeed in the long run if you dont take care of your diet. What not to do: 1. STOP STRAINING AND STRESSING MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY. I thank dr Chung once again because i really needed an actual GOOD doctor to explain to me what’s happening to my body. Otherwise, I would’ve been depressed and hopeless. Hope this helps a few of you who’s been looking for answers. These methods worked for me and i don’t guarantee it will work for you therefore, consult with your doctor first because that’s what I did.
Thank you for sharing your story and opinion. I also have external hemorrhoids. At first, it was big like size of a coin. But, I was able to reduce the size by drinking meds and taking care of my diet and drinking a lot of water. It was not painful now and it was not big as before. But, my problem is the fact that the hemorrhoids is still there. It is small but it does not hurts. It has been 2 weeks and it is still there. Any tips you know on how to make it completely disappear? Thank you!
@@neilalexandermadrigal859 hi! I’m not sure how because I managed mine by reducing the size to a minimum. It’s also still there but it’s easily manageable now compared to the pain I felt a week ago. My surgeon recommends surgery but I have to go overseas less than a month from now for a long time so it’s not an option in the near future. I will definitely get the surgery in the future at a more convenient future. In the meantime, I’m managing it as best as possible. Hope it helps
@@Aidenitsy thanks! That’s sad to hear the our only option is to get a surgery. That must be expensive and painful. What sucked even more is not being able to go back to normal life because of this.
@@neilalexandermadrigal859 you can try doing whatever you’re doing now to manage it and see in the long run though. I had stage 2-3 hemmorhoids nearing stage 4 for about 4 years prior to my RBL and had a flare up once every couple of months but it didn’t bother me much because I chose not to think about it. I probably had hemmorhoids for WAY longer than 4 years but I really didn’t have the time to manage it well before my proper diagnosis. My eating and pooping habits were also much more improved once diagnosed because I actively took the steps to become healthier. In a way, I think hemmorhoids made me realize how unhealthy I’ve been and I’m grateful I have a much better lifestyle right now than before I was diagnosed. I would probably speak to my doctor first before you lose your hopes though. There might be a way out. I’ve heard laser cathode method works wonders and it’s not as expensive as going under the knife with minimal recovery time. Maybe this is a question doctor Chung could answer too! I wish you full recovery and hope you find options more synchronized with your needs and capabilities. Good luck!
I just bought a sitz bath with water spray for the toilet, AND re-Vivol XR. I have stage 3 hemorrhoids and I’m doing everything I can to NOT end up having them go to stage 4! Love your videos! The openness and honesty is refreshing. Thank you!
Thank you so much for explaining this topic. So now i know that the bleeding really helps draining out the fluids that causes so much pain. It can heal naturally. Thanks....your an awesome doctor.
Hello Dr Chung I’m currently up at 12 am in California with extreme pain you literally said my story went to urgent care Tuesday 24th January went to ER next day because pain was excruciating they told me it was a fissure but today a lump formed I just wanted to ask if fissures can form these types of lumps or did I get misdiagnosed thank you so much you seem very nice and honest I’m subscribing right now good sir
My trip to emergency department was in vain. The doctors keep pushing it in. I keep telling them that its not the inside coming out. Its the entrance getting swollen. They ignored and keep pushing it in. I was on the edge of punching them. They said we cant do any surgery coz its too swollen. I told them, just make an incision and let the blood clot out. The doctors told me to let them do their job and not to contradict the diagnosis. They even chided me by saying, u can't take a finger in ur ass, but u want surgery. I was defeated and crying silently. So now, my body is starting to heal but its on a slow pace. Haizzz... doctors think they are God
I went to Kaiser in Anaheim straight to the ER and went for what I thought was a hernia Overall after spending 4 Hours a doctor shows up reviewed he’s notes and my statement. I told the doctor I feel a little lump/ hard small grape size ball, and I kid you not he inspected my 🕳️ and said he didn’t see anything nor feel any Lump. I was in SHOCK !!!’ Like what do you mean Doc I feel it right here !!! He just went on to say it might be a hemorrhoid and I said ok then so what now what’s the next step to eliminate the hemorrhoid. DOC literally said let it take its course it’ll Heal on its own, I was like you serious!!! 3 days later that nothing swole up A lot that it went from What I thought to be an internal hemorrhoid to a visible external Hemorrhoid
This is my second time getting an external hemorrhoid and its been about 7days. Its so painful and nothing is working, ice helps with relief n so does witch hazel but nothing is helping. I dont have mefical insurance so i havent gone to the doctor cause i dont think they will help me without insurance. This suffering is unbearable. Using the bathroom is the most painful thing with this hemorrhoid ive almost passed out.
Nobody mentions this, but the reason for having hemorrhoids is the weakening of the veins' walls and there is nothing one can do about it. It is mostly an aging or degenerative condition that probably one third of the population develops. Yes, constipation and spicy food can trigger it but people need to look out for the root cause - which is nothing but a vein insufficiency.
@@BusBuss-iy9fo well I still have them, and they flare up now and then. I take Diosmin and Hesperidin regularly which improves the blood vessels‘ strength.
Sugar is notorious for damaging veins. Cut out the added sugars and sweets. Then the body can get ahead of the healing process. Some families eat too much of sugars and sweets and seem to notice "hereditary" issues with veins. The only thing hereditary is the sweet tooth.
Hi dr chung I went and do hemmoroid surgery when in the hospital one day before my surgery I take enema the before and morning before the surgery am on my three day op came out the third day feeling great my doctor give diclofenac 75 two time a day I went off the next day I use stool softener and sitz bath everytime poop am feeling so great no serious pain just normal
Dealing with this now. It is so painful, but no one takes me seriously. I can't get for 5 more days. It makes me nauseous, and walking is even painful. Tylenol, ibuprofen does not make a difference. Just plain miserable!!
I have IBS A, so I have extremely bad hemorrhoids, the Dr just said that I need to have surgery, because of it. I have been dealing with hemorrhoids since 1999, and they just completely get worse every time. I have had the bnding done twice already. Because of my IBS, I can not find a balance in life.
Thank you for the video. Because of my colonoscopy, during all that cleaning my hemorrhoids came out . I can feel my hemorrhoids through the wall of my vagina. I applied ice all over my bottom area and I felt a lot of relief. But every time I use the bathroom I get them back out.
I was looking for answers. Thanks. Turn 60 and experienced a thrombosed external grape size. Scared of the unknown. After a week of little pain but some discomfort, I followed all the regimen. I used fresh aloe and coconut oil. Also, ate pineapple (has special enzyme for small intestine healing) in the shower I went to check on it. And felt it falling apart softly and drained out. Some bleeding continues so I used my wife's pads to help. Just surprised but feel fine. How long this little bleeding will last is part of the healing process. I have learned to take better care of diet and routine for maintenance.
I went to Urgent care and they prescribed me hydrocortisone cream. I have for a week and it’s definitely grade 4. It’s big but today was me best day because it’s less painful. I have an appointment in 9 more days which sucks. But I didn’t want to go to HR because I want a specialist. 😢😢😢
I’m a 57 year old female and I’ve just been diagnosed with my first hemorrhoid! I thought hemorrhoids were just a burning sensation in the area. I had no idea that I’m now going to have this little thing around the area. Mine doesn’t hurt it’s smaller than a pea and it doesn’t do anything….its just there. But I don’t want it to be there. The problem is I’m not letting someone cut in that area!!! I’ve already had fissures it’s not easy to heal that part of the body!!
I bought an inflatable Baby bathtub to use this in yhe shower and avoid using the sitz bath that goes on the commode. Not everyone is agile enough to sit on the floor in this way, but I will let you know how I like the revivol epsom salts vs regular epsom salts.
I heard hemorrhoid surgery could be worse for people because the chances of rupturing your stitches are higher. True or False doctor? Please answer someone 🙏🏼
With the procedures, I’m worried about post procedure complications once i have a bowel movement. This is what is keeping me from treating this external hemorrhoid.
Just had a marble sized one, the big marble. It was not bleeding just uncomfortable, a doc prescribed a hydrocortisone suppository and it started bleeding. Lots of bleeding for two days, some clots and the medicine amped my anxiety up a ton. Went to urgent care and they sent me to the ER. The doc was like we have two options. I chose option 1, we lanced if and wow the amount of yucky jelly that came out was impressive. Recovering now. Glad I had it lanced.
i was sleeping and woke up to excruciating pain. check with wet wipes and it’s bleeding. i believe mine suddenly burst. i don’t know how i’ll go to ER tho because of the non stop bleeding. huhu. had an online consultation and the doctor gave me cream and hemostan. hope to recover soon. the non stop bleeding is scary.
i have been doing a shot glass of extra virgin olive oil with lemon juice every day which helps with inflammation good for digestion helps with going to the toilet.
Because I trust you doctor I bought the products. I just wish if you were ny doctor. I had a consultation with gastroenterologist one and before even check me he says you need surgery because it's been 10days. No advises were given to me.
I’m not having any pain with my hemorrhoids at all, even when they are flaring and swelled up. I’m getting lots of bleeding and it’s scary. But the bleeding only starts when I wipe myself. But I have no pain whatsoever just discomfort.
I'm someone for whom getting down in a bathtub is a HIGHLY risky move and I won't be trying it. If you don't like the toilet hats then I'm not sure what else to do. Currently I use the "gentle wash" function on my Toto S500e washlet and that seems to offer a nice warm wash of the area.
I went to the ER and they would not lance it for me. I’m so disappointed, but they said lancing would make it worse. I just have to wait it out and use Anusol and sitz bath. Revivol-X-R is not available in my country.
I did a sitz bath when I got home. When I finished the bath, the thrombrose oozed out on its own. The skin stretched out so much it burst open. I feel so much better it is starting to drain.
I was screaming and in tears before the hemorrhoid burst. The doc would not giving me anything stronger than Tylenol. I’m taking an extra day off work and applying for short term disability. I don’t know how I can sit at my desk and do my job like this.
This is great information! I thought the problem was clots in the veins not letting hemorrhoids drain but in reality, the blood and water is trapped under the skin where it isn’t supposed to be in the first place. What I don’t understand is why this keeps happening to me a few times per year. The first time it ever happened was because of damage I did from constipation. That was years ago and I take 500mg magnesium oxide to prevent that from happening. Any sort of mild pushing or lots of heavy lifting will usually result in another clot. Maybe I need that THD surgery? I had a banding procedure done which solved my internal hemorrhoid problem back when I did the original damage. I just need to find someone that can actually help me! Thanks.
I love this info. I had this situation happen 2 1/2 weeks ago as I was on a road trip. Needless to say I wasn't sure what it was and now that I am home I actually saw a NP today. She said it is a hemmorhoid. So, Now I know it is an External Thromboses hemmorroid. Mine is not painful now but it is about the size of a blueberry. ish.... I would love for this to dissapate on its own... so reduce inflammation, sitz baths, and she did order a perscription Cortisone cream... what do you think? Also, What about Castor oil poultice? Do you have any experience or knowledge about that for breaking down clots etc? Thank you! I may be setting up an appointment one of these days. I am in San Diego so it's not impossible.Anyway, thank you for talking so calmly and openly about this "touchy" subject!
@@naturegirl4074 Yes, doing so great! All the natural things helped and the castor oil was definitely part of the process! I made a blend with castor oil and some essential oils to have on hand when I need them. It's all good now!
@@naturegirl4074 I didn't make a real "Poultice" I put some essential oils (cypress, helichrysum, copaiba) in a bit of Castor oil and put on a gauze pad and applied topically.
And no one is mentioning (ladies) how it can impact intimacy with a flare up. Fortunately...manage to only have swelling on outside once twice a year. .but a daily battle of drinking enough ..fibre...etc etc..👀
I love the cuddles and feel less tense but sexual is out the door bludi makes the pain worse. It's going 3 months and I feel I've got thrombosis hemorrhoid been lying in bed most of the day get up jump onto my laptop to do some work but not for long😢😢can't wait to get back to normal again
Doc Chung, you’ve made me feel much better about my afflicted butthole. In all seriousness though, thanks for the straightforward information. The internet is a veritable 💩hole for anyone trying to find helpful advice. Keep up the good work!
Hello, I have a question: I had external hemorrhoids a few years ago, and each time my doctor cut them open. This happened three times consecutively over a few months time. At some point I started to worry that the cutting might weaken the skin in the area further and even end up causing more hemorrhoids or other side effects. This was a couple of years ago and the problem since resolved itself - until yesterday, when I got another cranberry-sized bump. Is it always best to get the incisive treatment or should I wait a week or two to see if it resolves itself? Can these cuts create further damage by weakening the skin, even causing further hemorrhoids to emerge? Thank you so much for taking all this time with these videos, they are really helpful and appreciated!
Hi Dr I had to go to the doctor today because of one of these haemorrhoids and the doctor tried to push it back in super hard so painful. He then said go home to try and keep pushing it in but I can’t do it as it hurts so much. He then said if it’s still there in a few days come back and he will cut it and drain it. Is he right in trying to push it back up?
Curious to know this as well. Currently on my 2nd month of recovery, pain level went from like a 9 down to just a 1. Nonetheless, it won’t go away. Curious to know if this is normal recovery time
I just had a thrombose and it lasted 2 weeks, I just Survive thru it 😞 urgh >_< basically using Cream and Ibuprofen 600mg and my trusty holed up cushion :p
I just two days ago had hemorroidectomy surgery at a Kaiser Permanente hospital in California, and was not visited by the surgeon in post-op, nor has he made any phone or other contact with me so I could not ask him any questions about my procedure, and, so far, have no information about what he found or did during the surgery, and all that I can assume transpired is that some offending hemorrhoids Were removed. I was prescribed , and am taking, various pills, including oxycontin, Tylenol, ibuprofen, and an antibiotic, and was given a toilet bowl resting plastic sitz bath to use (without any instructions on how to properly use it), but was not offered any stool softeners, which seemed odd to me, as I am quite concerned about causing further hemorrhoid damage by passing a hard stool, which is how the original hemorrhoids were created 50 years ago. Is this treatment now normal hospital protocol for this type of procedure? I have watched a bunch of your applicable videos and am left feeling that the aftercare from this organization has been rather deficient so far, and, luckily I have watched many of your applicable videos, but, given the above, I am wondering what particular questions I should now be asking my Surgeon about my condition at this point, if I can reach him. Please advise. Regards, Chris.
Yikes. Kaiser generally refers people to "general surgery" for a hemorrhoid. What you should do is request to see a proctologist specifically. Claim you have a lot of butt pain or blood or whatever to see a very specific specialist. Not all of them are created equal. I had a moron at Kaiser (Downey) I wouldnt trust her to even do a blood test. I won't say what happened but during an exam I think she made my fissure worse. I went out of network to a real doctor who told me I had a fissure and several roids. I went back to Kaiser to see another doctor and it was much better. But you have to be really proactive with butt issues at Kaiser.
Follow up after surgery of any kind seems to have been an old fashioned approach. Now days it is more like I did the surgery why are you still bothering me. Well doc it still hurts or it hurts worse what should I do? Docs answer, I prescribed pain medication if it does not get better call me next month for an appointment. Medicine is getting more like politics in todays world. All fked up. If you are expecting the big hospital doctors to really care about you, you are in for a bad surprise. Color me not happy with lousy bedside manners or simply curtesy.
Hello dr. U r simply amazing. I would like to ask u if u could give us yr opinion about colonoscopies. If they are safe procedures and worth it concerning all the horror stories we hear about them. I am terrified to have one. Thanks
I just had the procedure done today lol. I wasn't expecting to have it done, but the doctor was like yup it's thrombosed and took care of it in the office, and it was pretty quick. Not going to lie tho lol that wash and Novicane were painful for a few seconds 🤣 but after that it wasn't bad, and I was able to leave on my own comfortably. The thrombosed hemorrhoid was more painful the 4 days I had it.
Anyone ever had some slight discharge with Thrombosed? I had one I suspect burst which I thought might have been an abscess. I went to er and had an x-ray as well as a CT on my second trip. Everything looked fine they said showed absolutely nothing. Blood work was fine with no sign of infection. I visited a general surgeon who deals with hemorrhoids he did an exam and said there was nothing that warranted surgery. I still have the pea sized purple looking bump (two in fact) and occasionally some stinging and white looking draining on occasion.
Gonna sound weird... I can't stand the "grease" between the cheeks when I'm working and sweating. So one day in my late teens, early 20s I had this "genius" idea to put 1-2 wraps of toilet paper between the cheeks. Have you ever heard of others doing this or am I alone in this?
Dr I am having terrible spasms that lasts all day 2 months after fissurectomy. Told my crs and he told me they'll diminish in time, is this normal? The weird thing is soft stool makes the spasms even worse!
I had a thrombosed hemorrhoid cut open and the clot removed at the ER. Is it normal for the 'grape' where the clot was to re-fill? It's almost as big as it was when I came in (24 hr later) Not sure if this means they didn't get all the clot or if this is normal inflammation after this procedure
@@M66er5 had to go to a rectal surgeon to reopen and pull additional clot out. It swelled up again but not as bad, then went away over a period of about 10 days
To add to this question.. specifically what about the Rafealo procedure, including for external hemms (I know a person in the UK regarded extremely highly in the profession, who uses this procedure for external hems too - despite being really designed for I-IV)
Infra-red coagulation is only for internal hemorrhoids. It was for me the best treatment I have had for my internal hemorrhoids but they came back 2 years later. I couldn’t find another proctologist who was still doing it and probably because of the recurrence rate of the procedure. Sucks to be honest because I wouldn’t have minded doing it every few years versus rbl or THD surgery which I had to get after a bad rbl job that was done to me or maybe just maybe it was a bad reaction I had with rbl. Made things way worse after that procedure
Hello dr I had a thromboses external hemorrhiod that popped . The blood clot came out . I can not see a gp until the next 8 days. Will the body heal the opening on its own or will the gp need to close the opening ? What can I do to prevent infection in the mean time ?
Ive had an external x2 now maybe 3 im dealing w one now. It opened and bled like you mentioned around @17:00. How should I clean and how soon should it Natural close before cleaning the area. I just don't want to make things worse.....
Hello, Doctor thank you for this video I would like to ask you and I sincerely hope you would answer this question I have an external hemorrhoid and from the moment I discovered it until now. Which is 7 weeks, it does not hurt sometimes a little. And sometimes it itches a little, but the pain is minimal.Is this Unusual.
Can I drain a huge hemorrhoid with a needle at home? I have had cauliflower ear and have treated it before. Could a hemorrhoid be treated the same way, by injecting a needle into the hemorrhoid and suctioning out the blood?
Hi Doc … I have been diagnosed with thrombosed external haemorroid… My doc said to have surgery but also gave medications for 5 days to start with… u think medications help to get rid of it … i have already passed the 72 hr window few hrs back
Why isn’t anyone talking about what is known as the Exroid… procedure in the UK / private practice. I think the procedure also has roots to the USA, not sure…? Supposedly a game changer!!!!
Yes, any kind, in or out. It is not cutting; not surgery. One is an outpatient for the procedure. The procedure doesn’t take long and addresses the blood supply. It may be a trade name but in the UK it is called Exroid and not available via the NHS.
Dr. Chung - have you heard of "bipolar" treatment in lieu of surgical removal? What is your opinion of this new treatment? The thought of having a knife cutting into that area gives me great anxiety..... Trying to find an alternate - but equally effective - treatment.
My fear exactly: l bleed and suffer so much l truly fear what would happen to me with a colonoscopy...and you can't get help without one. I fear the WORST, and go through hell daily.
@@katarinahagberg5491 Please, need a colonoscopy YESTERDAY and I'm truly terrified plus the visuals would make Anyone faint..terrible quality of life. I would give anything to have a doctor like him! If you know ANY INFO,etc. Please tell me! I am sorry to say l bleed clots so the colonoscopy is ridiculous, as l'm not young and have no help. Insurance won't pay for me to be admitted overnight. Putting this off is DEFINITELY putting my life at risk because lm developing worse issues that are scary. ANYTHING w be great! I also hope you're getting healthier by the day!XOXO
Dr. Chung- you are the best. I wish you were my physician. Your video describes my problem. Since I can't see a specialist for weeks, I may have to resort to a hospital emergency room for incision of large grade 4 hemorrhoids that are awful. What questions should I ask the physican to make sure that no long term damage is done by the procedure. Should he/she make very small incisions, or even limit the number and size of incisions even at the cost of not draining all the hemorrhoids. Would this "incomplete incision" approach make the surgery easier and still provide me with some relief? And would incision surgery have any negative effects on performing a future hemorrhoidectomy down the road. Thank you.
9:51 - It takes a _real man_ to apologize and own their mistakes. I don’t know where you practice, but being willing to call a spade a ‘spade’ makes me really respect you!!! Your patients are fortunate to have you!
The ReVIVOL XR along with pranacura saved me from surgery!! I suffered for 2 months with the worst flair of my life! My external hemorrhoid had me wanting to die!! I found Dr. Chung and am now on the mend!! The first sitz bath with his epsom salt product I noticed almost immediately they had shrunk! I love watching his video! I’ve learned so much from videos! Dr. Chung is a gift from God imo!! 🥰
I agree!! Who knew? Ha... friendly proctologist!
did you put in a small tub or in a regular bath tub? Plan to get one bag. Thank you.
@@pearlkally8325 in the bath water. It is very slippery so be careful!!
I bought three bags of this stuff and although I love it, it doesn’t last very long in my bath so it is very expensive. I am finishing up month two of the worst type of hemorrhoids. I am in pain most of the day and have spent a lot of money trying to get rid of them. I refuse to go to the doctor for this. Help.
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You are a Saint, Dr. Chung! You are helping your profession evolve. "Balloon knot" made me laugh!😂
My tip is to change your toileting habits. Have a poop last thing at night. Sleeping will allow the swollen area to calm and by the time you wake up, things will be much much better.
Don’t poop and then jump into the car to go to work or sit on your office chair! The swelling will be uncomfortable and take longer to settle if you are sitting on the affected area. So…poop and then rest.
Cold water can also help.
Thank you! This is new for me, so I’m seeking info and relief. Thankfully mine is small and not super painful. Hopefully it won’t ever be! Sending good wishes to those who are here with much greater problems and concerns.
Thank you for talking about this, it can be so distressing to deal with this. Please don't stop looking for more remedies and treatments for us.
Thank you for this video. Started feeling the burning/tingling Sunday afternoon, hard a dime sized hard lump by that evening, and an even larger lump Monday morning. Went to the ER that afternoon, wasted 4 hours for the PA to tell me after discussing with some other DR, they were not 100% sure it there was really a blood clot, so here is a prescription for some cream (turned out to be OTC CVS hemorrhoid cream) maybe you should go see a general surgeon about that. By some miracle my regular Dr''s office was able to get me into a general surgeon's that afternoon and was able to extract a good sized clot. I appreciate that you will provide your patients with the option of something stronger than Tylenol or Ibuprofen, because they do not even take the edge off the pain of a quarter sized thrombosed hemorrhoid.
Thank you for being so honest and realistic.
That's absolutely my goal. I'm a patient too!!
@@yourfriendlyproctologist I had a question sir.
What about going through a colonoscopy prep that will specifically cause watery stools? What if someone has a external hemorrhoid but unfortunately is also required to have a colonoscopy for their 5 year check up due to a direct parent having colon cancer. Should that person try to put off the colonoscopy due to the prep or do you have any recommendations on advice that could help keep the anal area calmed down during the prep or any specific prep more then the other?
Thank you for this video I'm dealing with right now I am trying everything to heal myself your caring advice is appreciated thank you 🙏💙
This fella is amazing! Currently im battling a hemorrhoid, day 4 and it sucks! live in Illinois and i can honestly say if i had the money id take few weeks off work and drive to cali myself just to visit this amazing human being to take care of this thing. What would be so difficult for all doctors to be just like him!?
I’ve had several of these hemorrhoids and they were SO blindingly painful! The only relief I had was in a warm bath. I learned that if I do a lot of warm baths, the hemorrhoid drained on its own in fairly short order - in a couple of days.
The story you told is me for about the last month. So painful that I get on line and purchase anything that looks like it will help. Seriously I have a stock pile of hemorrhoid medicine. One of my purchases was the same sitz bath that you suggest. I like that one. I just ordered the Panacur today. Please Lord let this work 🙏🙏 and thank you Dr. Chung for being there for all of us that need help. You are a godsend.
I had a football come out twice within the past 3 weeks. Now I got 2 lumps. I'm definitely making an appointment tomorrow
Thank you for the video doctor. Dealing with my first one and I wouldn’t wish this on anyone!!!
Joel this isnt going to solve your problem but i can
Re: External Hemorrhoid
Some oil, olive corn coconut whatever you got.
Plus fresh chopped garlic.
Some thyme flakes.
Mix.
Let sit a bit.
Rub this on there after you wash it.
I promise you it will calm the burning and shrink it.
I know first hand.
Not a salesman.
Hot sauce. It works
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I can't say enough about your expertise, but I am so thankful I found you. You have taught me so much. I have been dealing with external thromboses hemorrhoids now for about 3 months and was afraid I might have to have a procedure done. That would mean I would be out of commission for some time and the horror stories from these procedures scared me. But you hit the nail on the head about the pain that comes with these. Unbearable. Brought me to tears at times. Started looking into alternatives. Using natural ingredients like your ReVivol-XR. I thought I would be like this forever, but now you have given me hope that I can ride this out. Can't thank you enough!
Thanks very much for this information, and your reassuring delivery.
I've had about 4-5 lanced now.. currently hoping the one I have now doesn't full blown turn into another one. (Literally googling quick fixes, every single time this happens) . The doctors don't make me wait long at all at the ER though, they freeze it with a needle, lance it and the relief is almost immediate. It usually puts me out if commission for 1 full day. After that it only gets scary if you have to have a BM lol sitz baths to keep it clean a few times a day usually and especially after using the bathroom. It's funny because the first time this ever happened I was super embarrassed but the pain was unbearable for me.. now as soon as I see it going purple n the pain is steady I just go in right away. I'm like " yup, next one" but they never do take care of the extra skin..
Thankful I just discovered your page!! I've sat here for about 45 minutes watching video after video.
Why do you keep getting them again and again ?
U sound so funny...BTW how was the recovery pain. ? Which procedure you go through ?
Thank you Dr Chung for being so helpful with managing our hemmorhoids! I learned a lot from you and I couldn’t be more thankful that I came across your channel when I was in crazy pain due to my hemmorhoids. It really gave me solace.
Long story short, i had grade 3 hemmorhoids which got banded but in a sick twist of events (due to failed anoscopy because my dumb anus just involuntarily clenches resulting in the anoscopy falling out of my anus multiple times), my hemmorhoids became grade 4 external thrombosed hemmorhoids, a prominent anal fissure and it was the worst pain imaginable! As a result, I have a fear of having doctors probe my insides, especially my nether regions. But I will probably have my hemmorhoids removed surgically, just not in the foreseeable future.
Good news is, within a week, I was able to manage the symptoms and have it shrunk significantly from a golf-ball sized hard lump to a soft, pea-sized tissue (i’ll take it!). Since everyone’s asking here whether they could shrink it and how to help manage it, I thought I could be of help to dr Chung by dishing out some of information i gathered.
Disclaimer: i am in no means a licensed doctor. Do take my word with a grain of salt and CONSULT WITH YOUR GP BEFORE TAKING THE STEPS i list down here. I did graduate with a pharmacist degree so I know to a degree of the meds I used and how toxic it could be. I am also not paid to promote the products that I used.
What to do:
1. I think the most important thing is to not let your mood be swept by the inconvenience of your hemmorhoids. I read scientific journals that stated grade 4 hemmorhoids cannot shrink on their own but look at me! Just don’t sulk and try to forget about the pain by taking painkillers (i took about 1500 mg of mefenamic acid prescribed by my doctor EACH DAY to forget about the pain)
2. Use herbal medication. Now this is controversial but I’m pretty sure this is the miracle that reduced the size of my hemmorhoids. I drank a herbal medicine called phien tze huang (my Chinese family is obsessed with this miracle drug) and it did create some side effects like sore throat and dry skin but my hemmorhoids shrunk within a day! They’re quite pricey and i definitely would consult with my GP before taking any drug other than prescribed. I know that anyone with kidney problems SHOULD NOT take this as it could cause acute kidney failure.
3. I also kept taking flavonoid supplements because they’re known to reduce inflammation and swelling. Again, consult with your GP.
4. Try to get some exercise, walk around, go up the stairs, anything at all to help your blood flow.
5. Take a sitz bath 2 times a day 10 minutes each. I always add in some povidone-iodine solution into my bath. The sitz bath itself is extremely comforting too; like a warm hug so I’m addicted to it now.
6. Always take care of your diet! I always loved vegetables so every day, i could eat at least 25 grams of fiber from one meal alone. My hemmorhoids arised because of my genetic predisposition to chronic constipation and my love for spice. Now, I eat more than just fiber and take care in chewing more, eating papaya and banana (foods that makes poop mushy). I can’t stress this enough because even if you take step 1-5 religiously, it will not succeed in the long run if you dont take care of your diet.
What not to do:
1. STOP STRAINING AND STRESSING MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY.
I thank dr Chung once again because i really needed an actual GOOD doctor to explain to me what’s happening to my body. Otherwise, I would’ve been depressed and hopeless.
Hope this helps a few of you who’s been looking for answers. These methods worked for me and i don’t guarantee it will work for you therefore, consult with your doctor first because that’s what I did.
Thank you for sharing your story and opinion. I also have external hemorrhoids. At first, it was big like size of a coin. But, I was able to reduce the size by drinking meds and taking care of my diet and drinking a lot of water. It was not painful now and it was not big as before. But, my problem is the fact that the hemorrhoids is still there. It is small but it does not hurts. It has been 2 weeks and it is still there. Any tips you know on how to make it completely disappear? Thank you!
@@neilalexandermadrigal859 hi! I’m not sure how because I managed mine by reducing the size to a minimum. It’s also still there but it’s easily manageable now compared to the pain I felt a week ago. My surgeon recommends surgery but I have to go overseas less than a month from now for a long time so it’s not an option in the near future. I will definitely get the surgery in the future at a more convenient future. In the meantime, I’m managing it as best as possible. Hope it helps
@@neilalexandermadrigal859 by surgery i do mean hemmorhoidectomy
@@Aidenitsy thanks! That’s sad to hear the our only option is to get a surgery. That must be expensive and painful. What sucked even more is not being able to go back to normal life because of this.
@@neilalexandermadrigal859 you can try doing whatever you’re doing now to manage it and see in the long run though. I had stage 2-3 hemmorhoids nearing stage 4 for about 4 years prior to my RBL and had a flare up once every couple of months but it didn’t bother me much because I chose not to think about it. I probably had hemmorhoids for WAY longer than 4 years but I really didn’t have the time to manage it well before my proper diagnosis. My eating and pooping habits were also much more improved once diagnosed because I actively took the steps to become healthier. In a way, I think hemmorhoids made me realize how unhealthy I’ve been and I’m grateful I have a much better lifestyle right now than before I was diagnosed.
I would probably speak to my doctor first before you lose your hopes though. There might be a way out. I’ve heard laser cathode method works wonders and it’s not as expensive as going under the knife with minimal recovery time. Maybe this is a question doctor Chung could answer too!
I wish you full recovery and hope you find options more synchronized with your needs and capabilities. Good luck!
I just bought a sitz bath with water spray for the toilet, AND re-Vivol XR. I have stage 3 hemorrhoids and I’m doing everything I can to NOT end up having them go to stage 4! Love your videos! The openness and honesty is refreshing. Thank you!
Thank you so much for explaining this topic. So now i know that the bleeding really helps draining out the fluids that causes so much pain. It can heal naturally. Thanks....your an awesome doctor.
Hello Dr Chung I’m currently up at 12 am in California with extreme pain you literally said my story went to urgent care Tuesday 24th January went to ER next day because pain was excruciating they told me it was a fissure but today a lump formed I just wanted to ask if fissures can form these types of lumps or did I get misdiagnosed thank you so much you seem very nice and honest I’m subscribing right now good sir
My trip to emergency department was in vain. The doctors keep pushing it in. I keep telling them that its not the inside coming out. Its the entrance getting swollen. They ignored and keep pushing it in. I was on the edge of punching them. They said we cant do any surgery coz its too swollen. I told them, just make an incision and let the blood clot out. The doctors told me to let them do their job and not to contradict the diagnosis. They even chided me by saying, u can't take a finger in ur ass, but u want surgery. I was defeated and crying silently. So now, my body is starting to heal but its on a slow pace. Haizzz... doctors think they are God
Thank you Dr. This was super helpful much appreciated.
I went to Kaiser in Anaheim straight to the ER and went for what I thought was a hernia
Overall after spending 4
Hours a doctor shows up reviewed he’s notes and my statement. I told the doctor I feel a little lump/ hard small grape size ball, and I kid you not he inspected my 🕳️ and said he didn’t see anything nor feel any Lump. I was in SHOCK !!!’ Like what do you mean Doc
I feel it right here !!! He just went on to say it might be a hemorrhoid and I said ok then so what now what’s the next step to eliminate the hemorrhoid. DOC literally said let it take its course it’ll
Heal on its own, I was like you serious!!!
3 days later that nothing swole up
A lot that it went from
What I thought to be an internal hemorrhoid to a visible external
Hemorrhoid
Thank you, sir! So helpful! I thought I was the only one! Lol.
Thanks for your honest guidance. Seeing a specialist near me and will be able to comment more then.
This is my second time getting an external hemorrhoid and its been about 7days. Its so painful and nothing is working, ice helps with relief n so does witch hazel but nothing is helping. I dont have mefical insurance so i havent gone to the doctor cause i dont think they will help me without insurance. This suffering is unbearable. Using the bathroom is the most painful thing with this hemorrhoid ive almost passed out.
Hey I’m sorry to hear this, it’s been a while how was it? What did you do?
Very well explained. Thank you.
THANK YOU for being so thorough in your explanation! You have helped me tremendously 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Nobody mentions this, but the reason for having hemorrhoids is the weakening of the veins' walls and there is nothing one can do about it. It is mostly an aging or degenerative condition that probably one third of the population develops. Yes, constipation and spicy food can trigger it but people need to look out for the root cause - which is nothing but a vein insufficiency.
Hi, 😮 can you link me to where you read this?
@@vaneziahamilton repository.uantwerpen.be/docman/irua/09f5d1/164667.pdf
@@BusBuss-iy9fo well I still have them, and they flare up now and then. I take Diosmin and Hesperidin regularly which improves the blood vessels‘ strength.
@____________________________51 it’s possible. I have experimented with carnivore and it does help somehow…
Sugar is notorious for damaging veins. Cut out the added sugars and sweets. Then the body can get ahead of the healing process. Some families eat too much of sugars and sweets and seem to notice "hereditary" issues with veins. The only thing hereditary is the sweet tooth.
Hi dr chung I went and do hemmoroid surgery when in the hospital one day before my surgery I take enema the before and morning before the surgery am on my three day op came out the third day feeling great my doctor give diclofenac 75 two time a day I went off the next day I use stool softener and sitz bath everytime poop am feeling so great no serious pain just normal
Very helpful Dr. Chung, thank you.
Dealing with this now. It is so painful, but no one takes me seriously. I can't get for 5 more days. It makes me nauseous, and walking is even painful. Tylenol, ibuprofen does not make a difference. Just plain miserable!!
How did this ressolve? Do you recommend any pain reliever??
Any update? Did you do surgery
@@jherfan7632 Bro How are you are you healed
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You are really good! Thanks!
I have IBS A, so I have extremely bad hemorrhoids, the Dr just said that I need to have surgery, because of it. I have been dealing with hemorrhoids since 1999, and they just completely get worse every time. I have had the bnding done twice already. Because of my IBS, I can not find a balance in life.
Thank you for the video. Because of my colonoscopy, during all that cleaning my hemorrhoids came out . I can feel my hemorrhoids through the wall of my vagina. I applied ice all over my bottom area and I felt a lot of relief. But every time I use the bathroom I get them back out.
I was looking for answers. Thanks. Turn 60 and experienced a thrombosed external grape size. Scared of the unknown. After a week of little pain but some discomfort, I followed all the regimen. I used fresh aloe and coconut oil. Also, ate pineapple (has special enzyme for small intestine healing) in the shower I went to check on it. And felt it falling apart softly and drained out. Some bleeding continues so I used my wife's pads to help. Just surprised but feel fine. How long this little bleeding will last is part of the healing process. I have learned to take better care of diet and routine for maintenance.
I went to Urgent care and they prescribed me hydrocortisone cream. I have for a week and it’s definitely grade 4. It’s big but today was me best day because it’s less painful. I have an appointment in 9 more days which sucks. But I didn’t want to go to HR because I want a specialist. 😢😢😢
Thanks Dr Chung. You are a Godsend. Just ordered from Amazon. Quick question. What are your thoughts on Anurex for icing? Helpful or not.
I’m a 57 year old female and I’ve just been diagnosed with my first hemorrhoid! I thought hemorrhoids were just a burning sensation in the area. I had no idea that I’m now going to have this little thing around the area. Mine doesn’t hurt it’s smaller than a pea and it doesn’t do anything….its just there. But I don’t want it to be there. The problem is I’m not letting someone cut in that area!!! I’ve already had fissures it’s not easy to heal that part of the body!!
I bought an inflatable
Baby bathtub to use this in yhe shower and avoid using the sitz bath that goes on the commode. Not everyone is agile enough to sit on the floor in this way, but I will let you know how I like the revivol epsom salts vs regular epsom salts.
How did you like the revivol epsom salt? does it works? Thank you
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Great video, thank you!!!
I heard hemorrhoid surgery could be worse for people because the chances of rupturing your stitches are higher. True or False doctor? Please answer someone 🙏🏼
Dr Chang Eath Most Professional&❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.&.Angel Human.&.Love Respect Dr Chang Forewer.
Thank you so much! So insightful
With the procedures, I’m worried about post procedure complications once i have a bowel movement. This is what is keeping me from treating this external hemorrhoid.
Just had a marble sized one, the big marble. It was not bleeding just uncomfortable, a doc prescribed a hydrocortisone suppository and it started bleeding. Lots of bleeding for two days, some clots and the medicine amped my anxiety up a ton. Went to urgent care and they sent me to the ER. The doc was like we have two options. I chose option 1, we lanced if and wow the amount of yucky jelly that came out was impressive. Recovering now. Glad I had it lanced.
How is it healing now?…
@@insertmyidentityhere totally fine now. Stoked. Been mountain biking with no issues other than being a old out of shape dude lol
@@insertmyidentityhere You okay now ??
i was sleeping and woke up to excruciating pain. check with wet wipes and it’s bleeding. i believe mine suddenly burst. i don’t know how i’ll go to ER tho because of the non stop bleeding. huhu. had an online consultation and the doctor gave me cream and hemostan. hope to recover soon. the non stop bleeding is scary.
What was option 2?
i have been doing a shot glass of extra virgin olive oil with lemon juice every day which helps with inflammation good for digestion helps with going to the toilet.
A shot glass full of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar every night has helped make my stools soft and easy
Thank you, Sir.
Thank you very much Doctor!
Because I trust you doctor I bought the products. I just wish if you were ny doctor. I had a consultation with gastroenterologist one and before even check me he says you need surgery because it's been 10days. No advises were given to me.
I’m not having any pain with my hemorrhoids at all, even when they are flaring and swelled up. I’m getting lots of bleeding and it’s scary. But the bleeding only starts when I wipe myself. But I have no pain whatsoever just discomfort.
I'm someone for whom getting down in a bathtub is a HIGHLY risky move and I won't be trying it. If you don't like the toilet hats then I'm not sure what else to do. Currently I use the "gentle wash" function on my Toto S500e washlet and that seems to offer a nice warm wash of the area.
I love that you are a progressive Doctor you realy thing outside of the Hemorrhoid❤😂🤗👍👍👍👍👍
I went to the ER and they would not lance it for me. I’m so disappointed, but they said lancing would make it worse. I just have to wait it out and use Anusol and sitz bath. Revivol-X-R is not available in my country.
I did a sitz bath when I got home. When I finished the bath, the thrombrose oozed out on its own. The skin stretched out so much it burst open. I feel so much better it is starting to drain.
I was screaming and in tears before the hemorrhoid burst. The doc would not giving me anything stronger than Tylenol. I’m taking an extra day off work and applying for short term disability. I don’t know how I can sit at my desk and do my job like this.
@@kyootzeehow are you doing now?
This is great information! I thought the problem was clots in the veins not letting hemorrhoids drain but in reality, the blood and water is trapped under the skin where it isn’t supposed to be in the first place. What I don’t understand is why this keeps happening to me a few times per year. The first time it ever happened was because of damage I did from constipation. That was years ago and I take 500mg magnesium oxide to prevent that from happening. Any sort of mild pushing or lots of heavy lifting will usually result in another clot. Maybe I need that THD surgery? I had a banding procedure done which solved my internal hemorrhoid problem back when I did the original damage. I just need to find someone that can actually help me! Thanks.
10:05 this is why I love you Dr. Chung
16:13 I call this, "Popping a bleeder" Ya it happens so much I've given it a name. They leave skin tags behind too.
I love this info. I had this situation happen 2 1/2 weeks ago as I was on a road trip. Needless to say I wasn't sure what it was and now that I am home I actually saw a NP today. She said it is a hemmorhoid. So, Now I know it is an External Thromboses hemmorroid. Mine is not painful now but it is about the size of a blueberry. ish.... I would love for this to dissapate on its own... so reduce inflammation, sitz baths, and she did order a perscription Cortisone cream... what do you think? Also, What about Castor oil poultice? Do you have any experience or knowledge about that for breaking down clots etc? Thank you! I may be setting up an appointment one of these days. I am in San Diego so it's not impossible.Anyway, thank you for talking so calmly and openly about this "touchy" subject!
How are you feeling? Castor oil poultice sounds like a good idea. Couldn’t hurt
@@naturegirl4074 Yes, doing so great! All the natural things helped and the castor oil was definitely part of the process! I made a blend with castor oil and some essential oils to have on hand when I need them. It's all good now!
@@laneadamslivingwell glad you’re doing well! I use castor oil on my hemms too sometimes. But not a poultice. How do you make that?
@@naturegirl4074 I didn't make a real "Poultice" I put some essential oils (cypress, helichrysum, copaiba) in a bit of Castor oil and put on a gauze pad and applied topically.
@@laneadamslivingwell thanks! Yes I heard cypress works well with hemmerhoids etc. glad you are doing better
Please make a video on Castor Oil Pack for Hemrrhoids.
Does that work? I’m willing to try anything at this point.
@@suzanmiller558u still have it?
That would be a serious consideration. Yes please talk about this
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And no one is mentioning (ladies) how it can impact intimacy with a flare up. Fortunately...manage to only have swelling on outside once twice a year. .but a daily battle of drinking enough ..fibre...etc etc..👀
I love the cuddles and feel less tense but sexual is out the door bludi makes the pain worse. It's going 3 months and I feel I've got thrombosis hemorrhoid been lying in bed most of the day get up jump onto my laptop to do some work but not for long😢😢can't wait to get back to normal again
@@marzseaga714Me too, I was excited to start a certain job and now I can barely work or function 😥
Doc Chung, you’ve made me feel much better about my afflicted butthole. In all seriousness though, thanks for the straightforward information. The internet is a veritable 💩hole for anyone trying to find helpful advice. Keep up the good work!
Hello, I have a question: I had external hemorrhoids a few years ago, and each time my doctor cut them open. This happened three times consecutively over a few months time. At some point I started to worry that the cutting might weaken the skin in the area further and even end up causing more hemorrhoids or other side effects.
This was a couple of years ago and the problem since resolved itself - until yesterday, when I got another cranberry-sized bump. Is it always best to get the incisive treatment or should I wait a week or two to see if it resolves itself? Can these cuts create further damage by weakening the skin, even causing further hemorrhoids to emerge?
Thank you so much for taking all this time with these videos, they are really helpful and appreciated!
The doctor cut your hemorrhoids? Is that the surgery? Or what exactly did he do?
Can you expound on the natural way to heal the external thrombosis? Thank you 😊
Hi Dr I had to go to the doctor today because of one of these haemorrhoids and the doctor tried to push it back in super hard so painful. He then said go home to try and keep pushing it in but I can’t do it as it hurts so much. He then said if it’s still there in a few days come back and he will cut it and drain it. Is he right in trying to push it back up?
Thank you Doctor! Does that mean that the pain can sustain for 3-4 months as well before healing?
Curious to know this as well. Currently on my 2nd month of recovery, pain level went from like a 9 down to just a 1. Nonetheless, it won’t go away.
Curious to know if this is normal recovery time
@@ericarenas2660 Its my 3rd week and pain is kinda constant but healing slowly .
Did yours go away? I’m about two months. Little to no pain but bump is still there. Purplish looking.
@@mikeandcarterwebb5177 went to see another doctor who gave me a new medicine , after 3 months it went down fast. It’s called hyalufil 🙏
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Thank you doctor
I just had a thrombose and it lasted 2 weeks, I just Survive thru it 😞 urgh >_< basically using Cream and Ibuprofen 600mg and my trusty holed up cushion :p
I am just soooooo scared......I am afraid I have cancer......NO BLACK Stool....brown and pasty....then brown watery diarrhea..
I just two days ago had hemorroidectomy surgery at a Kaiser Permanente hospital in California, and was not visited by the surgeon in post-op, nor has he made any phone or other contact with me so I could not ask him any questions about my procedure, and, so far, have no information about what he found or did during the surgery, and all that I can assume transpired is that some offending hemorrhoids Were removed. I was prescribed , and am taking, various pills, including oxycontin, Tylenol, ibuprofen, and an antibiotic, and was given a toilet bowl resting plastic sitz bath to use (without any instructions on how to properly use it), but was not offered any stool softeners, which seemed odd to me, as I am quite concerned about causing further hemorrhoid damage by passing a hard stool, which is how the original hemorrhoids were created 50 years ago. Is this treatment now normal hospital protocol for this type of procedure? I have watched a bunch of your applicable videos and am left feeling that the aftercare from this organization has been rather deficient so far, and, luckily I have watched many of your applicable videos, but, given the above, I am wondering what particular questions I should now be asking my Surgeon about my condition at this point, if I can reach him. Please advise. Regards, Chris.
Pretty much 100% of patients having an anal surgery are ill prepared! The reasons are too numerous to list!
Yikes. Kaiser generally refers people to "general surgery" for a hemorrhoid. What you should do is request to see a proctologist specifically. Claim you have a lot of butt pain or blood or whatever to see a very specific specialist. Not all of them are created equal. I had a moron at Kaiser (Downey) I wouldnt trust her to even do a blood test. I won't say what happened but during an exam I think she made my fissure worse. I went out of network to a real doctor who told me I had a fissure and several roids. I went back to Kaiser to see another doctor and it was much better. But you have to be really proactive with butt issues at Kaiser.
Follow up after surgery of any kind seems to have been an old fashioned approach. Now days it is more like I did the surgery why are you still bothering me. Well doc it still hurts or it hurts worse what should I do? Docs answer, I prescribed pain medication if it does not get better call me next month for an appointment. Medicine is getting more like politics in todays world. All fked up. If you are expecting the big hospital doctors to really care about you, you are in for a bad surprise. Color me not happy with lousy bedside manners or simply curtesy.
Dr Chung. I don’t have hemorrhoids, I just like to go in denial cycles that maybe I have hemorrhoids but have a gut feeling it’s another fistula.
Why did the doctor at the ER send me home and say there is nothing they can do but wait for it to go away?! I need a second opinion.
You need a heating pad for the pain! It really helped me.
Is it normal/common for the swelling and pain to go up again after 15 days from the initial event? Great video! Only one i found on the topic.
Thank you Dr Cheung for brilliant explanations esp the one about when I have finished pooping I learnt a lot :)
Hello dr. U r simply amazing. I would like to ask u if u could give us yr opinion about colonoscopies. If they are safe procedures and worth it concerning all the horror stories we hear about them. I am terrified to have one. Thanks
Prepping for them is horrible but not the procedure itself.
I’m only 44 and I had polyps removed. Now I have to go every 5 years for one. Both parents had polyps removed.
I just had the procedure done today lol. I wasn't expecting to have it done, but the doctor was like yup it's thrombosed and took care of it in the office, and it was pretty quick. Not going to lie tho lol that wash and Novicane were painful for a few seconds 🤣 but after that it wasn't bad, and I was able to leave on my own comfortably. The thrombosed hemorrhoid was more painful the 4 days I had it.
Good to know 👍🏽 you were able to sit down & drive home yourself?
Good to know 👍🏽 you were able to sit down & drive home yourself?
@@ericarenas2660 yes, right after the procedure was done I felt completely fine and back to my normal self, no pain whatsoever.
Was it done under local or spinal anesthesia??
@gowthamnatraj05 local.
I believe to be suffering from this as I write! Never had it before. It is very painful. Beginning of the third day. Let's see!
Thanks for your channel, very helpful, when you have hems does bicycle riding aggravate?
Anyone ever had some slight discharge with Thrombosed? I had one I suspect burst which I thought might have been an abscess. I went to er and had an x-ray as well as a CT on my second trip. Everything looked fine they said showed absolutely nothing. Blood work was fine with no sign of infection. I visited a general surgeon who deals with hemorrhoids he did an exam and said there was nothing that warranted surgery. I still have the pea sized purple looking bump (two in fact) and occasionally some stinging and white looking draining on occasion.
So the surgeon just sent you home?
I get that discharge too with blood clots. I’m thinking I have an infection along with my hemmorhoids
@@zares_fnx he did. I called back a week or so later and they wouldn’t see me, said I’d need a referral.
Gonna sound weird...
I can't stand the "grease" between the cheeks when I'm working and sweating. So one day in my late teens, early 20s I had this "genius" idea to put 1-2 wraps of toilet paper between the cheeks.
Have you ever heard of others doing this or am I alone in this?
Dr I am having terrible spasms that lasts all day 2 months after fissurectomy. Told my crs and he told me they'll diminish in time, is this normal? The weird thing is soft stool makes the spasms even worse!
Have you heard of collinsonia Dr?
I had a thrombosed hemorrhoid cut open and the clot removed at the ER.
Is it normal for the 'grape' where the clot was to re-fill?
It's almost as big as it was when I came in (24 hr later)
Not sure if this means they didn't get all the clot or if this is normal inflammation after this procedure
How are you, what do you feel now, what happened to you after this time
@@M66er5 had to go to a rectal surgeon to reopen and pull additional clot out. It swelled up again but not as bad, then went away over a period of about 10 days
How do you feel about infrared treatments for hemorrhoids?
To add to this question.. specifically what about the Rafealo procedure, including for external hemms (I know a person in the UK regarded extremely highly in the profession, who uses this procedure for external hems too - despite being really designed for I-IV)
Infra-red coagulation is only for internal hemorrhoids. It was for me the best treatment I have had for my internal hemorrhoids but they came back 2 years later. I couldn’t find another proctologist who was still doing it and probably because of the recurrence rate of the procedure. Sucks to be honest because I wouldn’t have minded doing it every few years versus rbl or THD surgery which I had to get after a bad rbl job that was done to me or maybe just maybe it was a bad reaction I had with rbl. Made things way worse after that procedure
I have found the more I eat the less I will heal. I’m not constipated at all but every time I poop I bleed profusely
Hello dr I had a thromboses external hemorrhiod that popped . The blood clot came out .
I can not see a gp until the next 8 days.
Will the body heal the opening on its own or will the gp need to close the opening ?
What can I do to prevent infection in the mean time ?
Please tell me what you did and how you feel now
How are you now? Did you pop it or did it do it on its own
Ive had an external x2 now maybe 3 im dealing w one now. It opened and bled like you mentioned around @17:00. How should I clean and how soon should it Natural close before cleaning the area. I just don't want to make things worse.....
What about senna tea to treat the underlying cause by emptying the bowels?
i read that Epsom Salts should not be used on thrombosed external hemorroids it will make things worse.
Hello, Doctor thank you for this video I would like to ask you and I sincerely hope you would answer this question I have an external hemorrhoid and from the moment I discovered it until now. Which is 7 weeks, it does not hurt sometimes a little. And sometimes it itches a little, but the pain is minimal.Is this Unusual.
Is lancing the only option other than toughing it out?
Doctor. What are the options to reduce or prevent recurrence?
Excellent question. I hope he answers soon 👍🏼
Can I drain a huge hemorrhoid with a needle at home? I have had cauliflower ear and have treated it before. Could a hemorrhoid be treated the same way, by injecting a needle into the hemorrhoid and suctioning out the blood?
I had one recently, the worst pain I've ever had. I tried to pop it myself. I went to my GI dr who ignored me when I was asking them to do something.
Oof, you are never supposed to try and pop them yourself 😭
@@insertmyidentityhere i was trying to pop it today but fkin scared😢😅
Hi Doc … I have been diagnosed with thrombosed external haemorroid… My doc said to have surgery but also gave medications for 5 days to start with… u think medications help to get rid of it … i have already passed the 72 hr window few hrs back
Why isn’t anyone talking about what is known as the Exroid… procedure in the UK / private practice. I think the procedure also has roots to the USA, not sure…? Supposedly a game changer!!!!
Hi is it for external hemorrhoid
Yes, any kind, in or out. It is not cutting; not surgery. One is an outpatient for the procedure. The procedure doesn’t take long and addresses the blood supply. It may be a trade name but in the UK it is called Exroid and not available via the NHS.
Dr. Chung - have you heard of "bipolar" treatment in lieu of surgical removal? What is your opinion of this new treatment? The thought of having a knife cutting into that area gives me great anxiety..... Trying to find an alternate - but equally effective - treatment.
Should I get a colonoscopy with an open fissure or even a freshly healed one?
Look through dr chungs list of shorts. There is not short dedicated to this topic. Short answer, yes it can make it worse.
My fear exactly: l bleed and suffer so much l truly fear what would happen to me with a colonoscopy...and you can't get help without one. I fear the WORST, and go through hell daily.
@@katarinahagberg5491 Please, need a colonoscopy YESTERDAY and I'm truly terrified plus the visuals would make Anyone faint..terrible quality of life. I would give anything to have a doctor like him! If you know ANY INFO,etc. Please tell me! I am sorry to say l bleed clots so the colonoscopy is ridiculous, as l'm not young and have no help. Insurance won't pay for me to be admitted overnight. Putting this off is DEFINITELY putting my life at risk because lm developing worse issues that are scary. ANYTHING w be great! I also hope you're getting healthier by the day!XOXO
Dr. Chung- you are the best. I wish you were my physician. Your video describes my problem. Since I can't see a specialist for weeks, I may have to resort to a hospital emergency room for incision of large grade 4 hemorrhoids that are awful. What questions should I ask the physican to make sure that no long term damage is done by the procedure. Should he/she make very small incisions, or even limit the number and size of incisions even at the cost of not draining all the hemorrhoids. Would this "incomplete incision" approach make the surgery easier and still provide me with some relief? And would incision surgery have any negative effects on performing a future hemorrhoidectomy down the road. Thank you.