Ya know, i was gonna comment in the weight loss thread that i thought you needed more veg in your diet, but i said to myself, Self, MYOB.

I have had 4 or 5 hemorrhoid surgeries over 40 years, so i would be glad to share my expertise with you! My mother and father, and my mother's sister also have had them, so we dont even have to ask the nature / nurture question: it was my fate, my destiny.

Taking a hot bath can help relieve the pain. And aspirin or ibuprophen. Some people try to tuck it back in. Or sit on an ice pack. Whatever works.

The protrusion usually means a clot has formed, that will need to be removed surgically or with a rubber band. You want a good doctor - i once interviewed a dr from "the yellow pages" (olden days) - he was sketchy, expensive, and predicted a really long recovery. I didnt go to him.

I did best when i went to drs that my own drs referred me to, or drs in clinics i was already a patient in.

I wouldnt walk in to urgent care, this needs a specialist. Check your insurance?

Let me know if you have any questions? THIS, i am an expert on! Unfortunately! However, i am now maintaining very well.