What could it mean if some skin from your anus hangs out and sometimes bleeds?

Answer 1

You have hemorrhoids! Rectal polyps are another possibility though hemorrhoids are the likely culprit. A "sitz" bath (a few inches of warm water often with Epsom salts) is useful with delicate cleaning. And moist wipes for kids or adults (just not the wet naps like you get for cleaning your hands) after (or instead of) gently using toilet paper. The key is Gentle, thorough cleaning, and then dryness/air to the affected area. Also often times the itching is severe, so an ointment/cream or special cleansing pad may be needed to prevent further damage from scratching or wiggling around. It's always a good idea to have a physician check the problem too, especially if it has been going on for more than a few days and/or is worsening or is accompanied with other symptoms such as fever, chills, rash, loss of appetite, or radical changes in "BM {bowel movement}" patterns or blood in stool. Hemorrhoids (piles) are the most likely cause. If they don't go fairly quickly get checked out because continuous bleeding can make you anemic. You may need a fairly simple operation to control them.