Do I Have Hemorrhoids Quiz

Never or almost never

Occasionally, and only for a brief moment

Several times a week

During most bowel movements, often for a prolonged time or because pain makes passing stool difficult

Stools are generally soft, formed, and easy to pass

I have had an occasional hard stool

Stools are often hard, dry, or pellet-like

I have prolonged constipation or persistent diarrhea, or I alternate repeatedly between them

No such situation and no related symptoms

There was one brief period of extra effort without continuing symptoms

Repeated heavy lifting, forceful coughing, or similar pressure coincided with mild symptoms

Sustained pressure from repeated exertion, coughing, pregnancy, or recent childbirth coincided with new or worsening rectal symptoms

No blood or unusual staining

One tiny, bright-red spot on a single occasion

Bright-red streaks or drops on more than one occasion

Heavy or continuing bleeding, or blood clots

I do not currently have localized symptoms

This is a first mild episode lasting less than two days

Symptoms have lasted several days or have returned more than once

Symptoms have continued beyond a week, are worsening, or have not improved with basic self-care

I have not experienced it

It has been brief and occasional without visible skin damage

It happens frequently or comes with persistent moisture or staining

It is intense or accompanied by broken skin, pus-like discharge, or rapidly increasing swelling

No swelling, unusual discharge, or fever

Mild irritation occurred without fever or discharge

Swelling or tenderness has been increasing

There is fever, pus-like discharge, rapidly spreading redness, or severe worsening pain

I do not have symptoms before, during, or after bowel movements

Mild discomfort has occurred once after straining and then resolved

Symptoms repeatedly appear during or after bowel movements but settle later

Symptoms persist between bowel movements or interfere with sitting, sleep, or normal activity

My stool has its usual color, with no visible blood

I saw one tiny bright-red spot after a difficult bowel movement

I have repeatedly seen bright-red blood on paper, stool, or in the bowl

The stool looked black and tarry or maroon, rather than showing a small bright-red surface streak

I have no pain in that area

There is mild soreness shortly after an unusually hard stool

Pain repeatedly occurs during or after bowel movements

The pain is severe or constant, or it occurs with fever or feeling acutely unwell

I have no current rectal symptoms or bleeding

I had one mild episode that resolved and has not returned

The symptom is new, unexplained, recurrent, or different from previous episodes

It is rapidly worsening, persists despite a week of care, or involves bleeding while I take blood-thinning medicine or have a bleeding disorder

No abdominal symptoms or meaningful bowel-habit change

A brief change occurred and fully resolved

A new bowel-habit change has continued for several days or keeps returning

There is severe abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, persistent unusually narrow stool, or inability to pass stool or gas

I have not noticed a lump or swelling

I occasionally notice mild fullness that soon settles

A tender or itchy bump repeatedly appears, especially after bowel movements

There is a very painful, firm swelling or protruding tissue that remains out

No bleeding and no related weakness or dizziness

A single small spot without other symptoms

Repeated bleeding that noticeably colors the water or requires frequent wiping

Heavy or continuing bleeding, clots, fainting, marked dizziness, weakness, or shortness of breath

Usually under five minutes without straining

Sometimes five to ten minutes

Often ten to twenty minutes, including time spent reading or using my phone

Usually more than twenty minutes or through repeated unsuccessful attempts