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Can I Use Tacrolimus Ointment For Painful Hemorrhoid?
Question: I have a small, persistent hemmorhoid that becomes painful and uncomfortable after all bowel movements. Can I use tacrolimus ointment to see the discomfort?
I HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO FIND OAK BARK SOLD IN ORAL CAPSULE FORM. SHOULD I DISSOLVE THE CAPSULES IN THE SITZ BATH? IF SO, HOW MANY CAPSULES?
I HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO FIND OAK BARK SOLD IN ORAL CAPSULE FORM. SHOULD I DISSOLVE THE CAPSULES IN THE SITZ BATH? IF SO, HOW MANY CAPSULES?
Brief Answer:
Cannot use tacrolimus in hemorrhoids...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.
1. It is normal to have pain and an uncomfortable feeling after bowel movements while having a small persistent hemorrhoid.
2. The very first thing to treat the hemorrhoids is diet:
- increase water intake
- take more fiber rich foods
- fiber supplements can help (e.g. Psyllium)
- short term use of laxatives (senna) and stool softeners (lactulose)
3. Tacrolimus ointment is not used for hemorrhoids, so I highly recommend not to use it.
4. With regards to local treatment, preparation H cream is a good solution. You can dissolve oak bark in sitz bath hoping it will give relief.
Again, I still think if you help softening your stool and avoiding constipation, the hemorrhoid won't give a problem.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
Cannot use tacrolimus in hemorrhoids...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.
1. It is normal to have pain and an uncomfortable feeling after bowel movements while having a small persistent hemorrhoid.
2. The very first thing to treat the hemorrhoids is diet:
- increase water intake
- take more fiber rich foods
- fiber supplements can help (e.g. Psyllium)
- short term use of laxatives (senna) and stool softeners (lactulose)
3. Tacrolimus ointment is not used for hemorrhoids, so I highly recommend not to use it.
4. With regards to local treatment, preparation H cream is a good solution. You can dissolve oak bark in sitz bath hoping it will give relief.
Again, I still think if you help softening your stool and avoiding constipation, the hemorrhoid won't give a problem.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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