I'm a 52 year old male. I get burning and rectal bleeding if I walk for long distances. I also get it if I eat the wrong foods or release bowls too many times per day. I'm afraid to get a check up. First, I'm embarrassed about having a doctor look up my anus. Second, I'm afraid it will hurt! Third, God forbid, if it's something more serious.What sh... more

Thank you both for your response. I have to stop chewing gum. I cut down 85%. I have to stop 100% and chew on my right side for a few months. The musicale really got larger. Just chewing gum on that side really make it expand. It's a relief to know it will get back to normal if I top chewing so much on that side.

How long should it take for a temporal is hypertrophy to get back to normal if the person stops the excessive chewing of gum? Will the enlarged muscle ever get back to normal?