Originally Posted by
Kath50 
No they haven’t checked for it although the first doctor mentioned it around Christmas. I’ve read though that there is usually pain that comes with it and I haven’t experienced that. Oddly enough since writing this message yesterday, I went to the bathroom in the evening and when I wiped there was a small bright red bit of blood on the tissue. Thank you all, I think another trip to the doctors needed
External hemorrhoids cause pain, internal (at least for me) not at all. I probably would have been better about treatment if they hurt.
Take care love and get a second opinion. Chances are very good you are absolutely fine. Like others have said, get a second opinion for your own peace of mind.
