I have something on my butt that stings when I try to go poo. What can I do to stop it from stinging?

Is it a hemroid?

get some ‘tuck’s’ at the market- it’ll take the sting away

Preperation H works for hemorroids.

don’t go poo

stop putting sharp stuff up there.

Anal fissure maybe. Keep the area very clean but be very sensitive. Try showering twice a day and use damp/wet toilet paper (warm water suggested) after you ‘go’.

Most of these things are about hygiene (don’t feel bad though) or too much or too little moisture there. If it’s too much moisture- baby powder is a good idea. If dryness is an issue make sure the soap/shower gel you’re using isn’t drying you out or too astringent. After showering, store-bought preparations/balms or petroleum jelly (use sparingly) might help keep the skin from cracking if dryness is the culprit. Apply only after the area is cleaned and don’t use anything with alcohol or harsh chemicals in it.

Start wetting the toilet paper and don’t use wet wipes until the problem is gone as they usually have alcohol in them. Also, don’t be tempted to scratch at it.

Thanks to recent flutherings, I am becoming an expert on scatological ailments and treatments.

@rooeytoo be thankful you didn’t become an expert first-hand. :-/

@nzigler – I most certainly am!

Actually I had laser surgery for hemorrhoids years ago and have never had any problems since.

Yeah, I’d try Preparation H. That should soothe things down.

@rooeytoo okay, I just imagined lasers shooting out of your ass and that was too much for my poor mind’s eye.

@nzigler What? Anal fissures have nothing to do with hygiene or moisture. That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard.

Get some Prep-H wipes, don’t use dry toilet paper on your butt after pooping. Sitz baths can help ease the pain, and also loosen the tense muscles around your anus, making going to the bathroom much less painful.
Also, this is usually from a diet lacking in fiber or liquids. Try to drink more, and eat more fiber (some fruit or veggies) if that doesn’t help, go to the store and get a fiber supplement.

@casheroo re: most ridiculous thing, what, you didn’t read my quip to @rooeytoo?

@Psychedelic_Zebra lol I missed that in my rant about butt stuff!

Also, there’s no alcohol in prep-h wipes, or Tuck’s wipes. Many many women use them on their vagina after giving birth. I imagine it would sting insanely if there was even trace amounts of alcohol. So, use the wipes.

if anyone knows about weird ass pain, it’s @casheroo ~

@eponymoushipster now you’re just bitter about the butt plug comment :P

In most big supermarkets, they have Kleenex and Cottonelle Moist toilet wipes. Those things are terrific when you have this condition.
As my sister’s doctor says: No power wiping!

Add more fiber to your diet, maybe take a stool softener. That might help make things more comfortable until you take care of the stinging.

@casheroo I think those wipes they give women after delivery have witch hazel in them. Or am I not remembering it correctly? Those things were invented by angels, whatever they are. Oh, sweet relief.

@Psychedelic_Zebra – that mental image could be a model for the next SUPER HERO, maybe we could call him Laser Assman! And no I won’t pose for the artist.

@MissAusten Yes, they have witch hazel, which is exactly what Tucks and Prep-H are.

@casheroo your answer/attack is what i find ridiculous. read first, offer help second but be rude to others later.

Sorry but it bothers me when people get snippy for no reason like this. The OP just wanted help.

If you bothered to notice, I never suggested hygiene causes anal fissures. It’s none of your business but I have first-hand experience- thanks for enlightening me about the condition though.

I raised the possibility that they might be anal fissures then went on to speak in generalities about what can cause pain or itching in the anus. I’m going to venture a guess you aren’t a physician and I’m puzzled as to why you would be so extremely rude when I’m trying to offer helpful advice (some of which you parroted) to this person.

sitz baths can be helpful for certain. so can moistened toilet paper during wiping (as you obviously agree about). furthermore, whether its anal fissures or any other potential condition, cleanliness will be central to staving off any infection (as you no doubt know, anal fissures can of course become infected). I’m bothered by the fact that you’d waste your time making ignorant attacks on my attempt to help instead of focusing on the OP’s initial request for help.

Sorry but it bothers me when people get all snippy for no reason. The OP was just asking for help and I was just trying to.

@nzigler It’s actually quite rare for an anal fissure to become infected. The anus is quite efficient at protecting itself from feces. fistulas, and abscesses are completely different.
Also, the reason I felt to correct your post was so the OP got the proper help. I wasn’t being rude, I was just informing them of the truth. And no, I’m not a physician. I never touted to be so. And neither are you, but you gave advice as well.

Well, maybe I have something up MY butt (pun intended), but your answer seemed awfully critical of my answer. I’ll move on.