Question 1

hi i am from south india.if i have external hemorrhoids, can continuous coughing for a week aggravate it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stool softeners, liquids, avoid constipation, 
replace prolapsed tissue. 
See general or colorectal surgeon.

Question 2

why would hemorrhoids suddenly flare up for no reason after not being inflamed for decades? i haven't strained or done anything to aggravate them.

Accepted Answer

Maybe not hemorrhoid: Are you sure you have just hemorrhoids? Pain +/- pruritis (itching) from the rectum that recurs may also indicate anal fissures, proctitis (due to infection, inflammatory bowel disease, radiation therapy, stercoral ulcers, rectal prolapse, trauma, etc.), prctalgia fugax. Depending on your age, risk factors, current medication (aspirin, nsaid's), circumstances, please seek evaluation to be certain.

Question 3

can u aggravate hemorrhoids by having rough sex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hemorrhoids are essentially dilated blood vessels in the anus.  Anything can irritate them including passing stool or rough sex.  If you are asking about anal sex I would certainly say this could irritate your hemorrhoids.  See your doctor.

Question 4

what is flush free niacin?

Accepted Answer

Long acting: Niacin is useful to lower cholesterol level and has some other uses.  Taken as a standard pill, it commonly causes an itchy flushing starting about 1/2 hour after swallowing.  "flush free" is formulated usually with delayed release so these side effects are absent or minimized.  This does not affect the potency.

Question 5

is niacin flush dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: Just uncomfortable. The mechanism of the flush (vasodilation) is the same mechanism that occurs when you're embarrassed and your face turns red and you feel hot. Uncomfortable, but not dangerous.

Question 6

niacin. is it a happy pill?

Accepted Answer

No: No.It is one component of vitamin b complexes.In high doses it can be used for hyperlipedimia.

Question 7

what amount niacin should i take?

Accepted Answer

None: You're 38. What is your indication for taking niacin? If you have high cholesterol, change your diet and life style.

Question 8

what is niaspan (niacin) used to treat?

Accepted Answer

Niaspona: This a long acting form of Niacin we use to treat elevated cholesterol and to try and raise HDL somewhat.

Question 9

is a niacin flush helpful for any conditions?

Accepted Answer

No: Niacin flush is not something you do. It's what some people feel/get when they take their Niacin medication for high cholesterol.

Question 10

please describe the medication: niaspan (niacin)?

Accepted Answer

Long acting Niacin: Niaspan is an extended release version of niacin.  It is used to raise good cholesterol (hdl), lower bad cholesterol (ldl), and reduce triglycerides.
 Niacin is a vitamin (b3), also known as nicotinic acid.

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