Throwaway account cause I’m embarrassed. Basically a few days ago I randomly woke up with a hemorrhoid after a couple of days of sudden itching in that area. I thought it’ll pass on its own but it hasn’t. I tried some home remedies I found online like sitz baths but nothing has worked. It’s very uncomfortable and I’m fairly sure I need to see a doctor / get some proper medicine. But I can’t bring myself to tell my parents cause it’s so embarrassing I cringe just thinking about it.
I was constipated for the first time at 15/16. Didn’t want to say anything. Not saying anything didn’t help and I suffered in pain for several hours.
My advice to you: ask for help before it gets worse and more painful. Your parents will laugh but you’ll get over it.
The common treatment is an over-the-counter cream/ointment so you don’t need to see a doctor. Just talk to the pharmacist.