Question 1

how can i get hemorrhoids to go away?

Accepted Answer

Tincture of Time: Acute flare ups are typically self-limited. If there is a thrombosed hemorrhoid this too will also go away althought you may end up with a tag of extra tissue. Repeated flare ups can lead to a prominence of extra hemorrhoidal tissue that will not go away and may need surgical intervention. 
Avoid constipation and use good bowel habits. No reading on the toilet.

Question 2

can hemorrhoids go away by themselves?

Accepted Answer

Yes, mostly: Hemorrhoids result from constipation and are best avoided by using fiber in your diet with plenty of water. You can also add natural products like fruit juices colace (docusate sodium) or senekot. When you have taken the pressure off of these stretched veins long enough, they shrink again.

Question 3

will hemorrhoids ever go away completely?

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Anal skin tag: If you had an external hemorrhoid and it did not require surgery then you will eventually have a small skin tag at the site.

Question 4

how long would it take until my hemorrhoids go away?

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They wont: Surgery or ligation/ banding are the only options for permanent removal; however this is only recommended after trying other rx, & only if the symptoms are really bad. Preventing constipation can help releive symptoms greatly.

Question 5

can you tell me if hemorrhoids go away by themselves?

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Yes: Could get remission for months or even  years  by proper high fibre diet , avoiding constipation , good hydration. At 42 need  physician evaluation to rule out  colorectal cancer.

Question 6

i have a small external hemorrhoid...will it go away?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to say: External hemorrhoid can persist for a long time, and they are usually asymptomatic except for the fact it is there.  Leave it alone if it doesnt bother otherwise a surgeon can excise it under local anesthesia.

Question 7

for what length of time do hemorrhoids take to go away?

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No one answer: If you increase the water and fiber intake it will help.  Constipation is one thing that can make hemorrhoids stay longer.  Warm water sitz baths can help.  How long, it if you can do these things, it might be shorter than if you did not.

Question 8

will external hemorrhoid goes away if i change my bm style?

Accepted Answer

No: It will become less swollen if you improve your bowel habit.  Going away completely is not likely.

Question 9

when a hemorrhoid burst is it going to slowly relieve the pain?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: If this in fact is a hemorrhoid, it needs to be shrunk in size by warm baths or even certain injections to reduce its size. Hemorrhoids are expanded veins and when they become enlarged and clotted, they may be very painful. See your family doc or surgeon to confirm the dx and start tx

Question 10

how long does it take for an external hemorrhoid to resolve / go away?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to say: External hemorrhoid can persist for a long time, and they are usually asymptomatic except for the fact it is there.  Leave it alone if it doesnt bother otherwise a surgeon can excise it under local anesthesia.

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