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How Long Can Hydrocortisone Be Used For Internal Hemorrhoids?
Question: I had external radiation 21/2 yrs. ago. ever since I have had rectal bleeding from internal hemorrhoids. I have tryed Hydrocortisone Actate suppositories 25 mg. with some sucsess I was told my a couple Dr's that the med can actually make the condition worse in some cases . Any input on thta?. I also have been using Hem Clear capsils and cream
does this stuff really do any good? Is their a product that you know of the actually stops the bleeding? last CBC platelets 57 HGB 13.2
does this stuff really do any good? Is their a product that you know of the actually stops the bleeding? last CBC platelets 57 HGB 13.2
Brief Answer:
Avoid hydrocortisone
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Yes, hydrocortisone should not be used for longer periods. Use should be restricted to less than a week. It reduces inflammation, and relieves any pain or itching. Long-term use can lead to weight gain, reduced immunity and increased risk of infection.
2. Hemclear is present in market for quite sometime and is turning out to be useful. Do continue its use.
3. Increased fiber in diet from fruits and vegetables or bulking laxatives with good hydration (5-6 litres water per day) would be helpful. This is very important to make stools soft. Hard stools cause bleeding.
4. Also avoid straining anytime. Avoid constipation.
5. Platelet count appears to be low ( If its 57000). Vit B-complex supplements is necessary. Hemoglobin is almost good, so not to worry.
Have a good nutritional fiber rich diet with hood hydration.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Avoid hydrocortisone
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Yes, hydrocortisone should not be used for longer periods. Use should be restricted to less than a week. It reduces inflammation, and relieves any pain or itching. Long-term use can lead to weight gain, reduced immunity and increased risk of infection.
2. Hemclear is present in market for quite sometime and is turning out to be useful. Do continue its use.
3. Increased fiber in diet from fruits and vegetables or bulking laxatives with good hydration (5-6 litres water per day) would be helpful. This is very important to make stools soft. Hard stools cause bleeding.
4. Also avoid straining anytime. Avoid constipation.
5. Platelet count appears to be low ( If its 57000). Vit B-complex supplements is necessary. Hemoglobin is almost good, so not to worry.
Have a good nutritional fiber rich diet with hood hydration.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Well I have been using Hydrocrotisone for two years. .Can I stop it without an affects.Ihave gained weight. Have I caused any real harm by using Hydrcortisone for so long. ? What can ia do to reficty the problem caused my Hydrocrotisone?
Brief Answer:
Stopping hydrocortisone slowly is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again.
If once hydrocortisone is discontinued, weight control can be started. Except weight, no harm appears to be have been done at present.
However, the dose needs to be reduced slowly and immediate stopping is not advisable. Dosage reduction over a month will be necessary. You need to reduce the dosage partially over a week and with each week, reduction in half needs to be done.
You need to discuss with your doctor regarding dosage reduction as you will require lower quantity medication.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Prakash HM
Stopping hydrocortisone slowly is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again.
If once hydrocortisone is discontinued, weight control can be started. Except weight, no harm appears to be have been done at present.
However, the dose needs to be reduced slowly and immediate stopping is not advisable. Dosage reduction over a month will be necessary. You need to reduce the dosage partially over a week and with each week, reduction in half needs to be done.
You need to discuss with your doctor regarding dosage reduction as you will require lower quantity medication.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Prakash HM
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
do you know anything about anemicare . is it safe for me to take for iron absortion
Brief Answer:
Yes, Iron intake is safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again.
Yes, I do not how to take care of anemia.
Yes, it is safe for your to take oral iron. Due to oral iron intake, you will have dark colored stools and its normal.
As you are not suffering from any excess iron disorders, you need not worry and take iron supplements like ferrous fumarate or anything, you are comfortable with.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Yes, Iron intake is safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again.
Yes, I do not how to take care of anemia.
Yes, it is safe for your to take oral iron. Due to oral iron intake, you will have dark colored stools and its normal.
As you are not suffering from any excess iron disorders, you need not worry and take iron supplements like ferrous fumarate or anything, you are comfortable with.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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