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Should I Use An Ointment For Cut Around Anus?
Hi Doc. Im suffering from hemmorroid. i used factu suppossitory last night. it helped a bit because there was less blood this morning but the pain is still there as if there s a small cut around my rectum.should i be using an ointment already? thank you
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
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You can use an antibiotic ointment in the area to prevent infection.
Use stool softeners for a few days to reduce straining and to prevent the cut from being irritated and worsened.
Use a lot of fluids, this would also help with stool consistency.
Sitz baths for 10 to 20 mins, 2 to 3 times a day would help to reduce swelling and pain. This would be in warm water (not hot) with salt or epsom salts
I hope this helps
You can use an antibiotic ointment in the area to prevent infection.
Use stool softeners for a few days to reduce straining and to prevent the cut from being irritated and worsened.
Use a lot of fluids, this would also help with stool consistency.
Sitz baths for 10 to 20 mins, 2 to 3 times a day would help to reduce swelling and pain. This would be in warm water (not hot) with salt or epsom salts
I hope this helps
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