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Suggest Treatment For Hemorrhoids
have had a bit of a battle with hemorrhoids, they seem to be calming down and I feel pretty good I have an appointment with a colon/rectal surgeon this Thursday. What is bothering me are bumps on the edge/outside of my rectum up to my scrotum They itch and are uncomfortable. I sit in a warm bath with Epson salts, that helps and use a hydrocortizon (sp?) cream the family dr gave me. What might the irritating bumps be
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Hello to healthcare magic,
Treatment of hemorrhoids include changes of lifestyle at first and if this does not help you must try some drugs-over-the-counter creams, ointments, suppositories or pads. These products contain ingredients, such as witch hazel or hydrocortisone, that can relieve pain and itching, at least temporarily. The next step is invasive procedures-rubber band, laser coagulation, sclerotherapy. If this does not help too the only option left is surgery-removal of hemorrhoid and hemorrhoid stapling.
Treatment of hemorrhoids include changes of lifestyle at first and if this does not help you must try some drugs-over-the-counter creams, ointments, suppositories or pads. These products contain ingredients, such as witch hazel or hydrocortisone, that can relieve pain and itching, at least temporarily. The next step is invasive procedures-rubber band, laser coagulation, sclerotherapy. If this does not help too the only option left is surgery-removal of hemorrhoid and hemorrhoid stapling.
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