WHAT SHOULD I ASK THE DOCTOR? First appointment today with a GI after months of pain. What should I be sure to ask? Small external hem, possible fissures, loads of pain. Thanks!

Madison

Fissures can heal on their own. Looking at your response your doc rightfully so will start from a simpler approach through medicines and then see how it goes rather than jumping to surgical approach straightaway

@Manuel The update is that i have fissures. I mistook a skintag, caused by the fissures, for a hemorrhoid. I am to continue Rectiv and sitz baths twice a day. Miralax once a day. In May I will be fully sedated and receive a colonoscopy as well as botox injection near the anus.

AB FFP Man

Manuel

Avoid straining or constipation and keep BMs as soft and smooth as possible. Boiled veggies, fruits, less dairy, less fast food or fried food, no stress etc

And during this time these medicines you mentioned will help ease off discomfort for you

so no hemorrhoids at all?  did you end up seeing any other specialist other than the GI?
hope you're doing better @Madison

so no hemorrhoids at all?  did you end up seeing any other specialist other than the GI? hope you're doing better @Madison