I have had anal stenosis for several years . It is the cause for non stop roids for me . 6 months ago I had in a 2 month period 2 hemorrhoidectomys a month and a half apart . 2 large removed each time . It was so bad that I had 95% blockage , could not go to bathroom !!!!they were internal . I am one of the blessed ones that had little pain , quit pain meds after 2 weeks . From what I found , surgeons only know how to cut , have no idea what cause the problem . Finially got see a gastro and he told me the anus was not the problem and prescribed me linzess for CIC . Like most DRs , he would not listen !!!! I dont have any of the symptoms of CIC . I NEVER have hard and and lumpy stools , EVER !!! If I take a laxitive or get diareha I swell shut and cannot even pass water stool , buy he said I dont have a problem down there !!! I am a male , 55 maybe 20 pounds overweight . I finially bought a dilator set and have used most evenings and it has helped some . I just wish I could find a DR that listens .
Ten years ago I developed hemorrhoids (2) after giving birth. They were fairly typical, inflaming and settling down cyclically, but getting a little worse each time. My doctor suggested surgical removal, but my father suggested I try simple dilation 2x a week for six months first. The hemmorrhoids were irritated at first, but after a couple weeks of regular dilation they calmed down and have never come back since. I continue to use the dilators regularly, and am confident that I will continue to be 'roid free for the future.
1. anus stenosis
2. fecal incontenence