Question 1

Should i drain my hemorrhoid by myself?

Accepted Answer

Self surgery could lead to infection or hemorrhage. Please see your doctor or a general surgeon.

Question 2

Can i pop and drain my hemorrhoids at home? if so what's the most sterile way to do so?

Accepted Answer

Leave it to a professional. There may be more there and you risk infection and incontinence.

Question 3

Can i use a syringe to pop and drain a external hemorrhoid?

Accepted Answer

It will just bleed and return.  Either banding or excision is the answer

Question 4

I had a huge hemorrhoid drained yesterday morning. it's still bleeding and i'm kind of nervous to go to the bathroom. should i suck it up and go?

Accepted Answer

you had hemorrhoid treated yesterday.  You are concerned about going to the bathroom for bleeding.  This is a natural concern.  However you want to avoid straining so that the hemorrhoids don't continue.  Keep your stool softened by using a stool softener and avoid staring on the toilet

Question 5

Just had my thrombosed hemorrhoid drained 8 hrs ago and was not prescribed any pain killer or given any advice on how to relieve the pain. any suggestions on how to tough it out until my apt tomorrow afternoon when they change out the dressings?

Accepted Answer

Draining a hemorrhoid is a surgical procedure that creates a wound.  Ibuprofen (adult dose is 400 - 600 mg every 6 hours) is a good first medication.  Wet a wash cloth, put in the freezer until cold, apply to wound to reduce bleeding and inflammation.  Re-apply cold every hour.  Avoid sitting and bearing down.  ADD Tylenol (acetaminophen) 650 mg every 6 hours if Adult.  Preparation H applied topically.

Question 6

Had a thrombosed external hemorrhoid drained on 07/26/21. i apply steroid cream as advised but it constantly burns/stings. end of day it burns worse from where the hemorrhoid was to vaginal opening. what can i do for relief?

Accepted Answer

You need warm sitz bath 3 times a day, 10-15 minutes each time. You should use the steroid cream along with preparation H rapid relief which contains lidocaine to numb the area.

Question 7

I had a thrombosed external hemorrhoid drained. since then i have had stinging sharp burning pain. bath & tylenol have not worked. dr out of office, insta care said beyond their care. what do i do go to hospital, i am to that point with burn pain?

Accepted Answer

With any "draining" of a hemorrhoid, infection is possible.  You will need an exam for evaluation, so go to an ED , where proper treatment can be rendered.

Question 8

The er told me hemorrhoids but needed a surgeon. i thought was abcess and turns out it was it just popped and has been draining pus for hrs. do i need to go back to er. have had a slight fever today.

Accepted Answer

You should either go back to the er or see your personal doctor. He may want to give you antibiotics and monitor the progress of the drainage.

Question 9

I had a hemrrhoid drained just yesterday and today it seems to have come back. is this normal? does it happen often? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Should not need drained frequently. Your doc probably gave you good advice. Keep your stools soft, use the sitz baths if recommended and do not strain. Do not permit yourself to be come constipated. If this is painful today call your doc.

Question 10

Strained anus from penetration.  no pain, bleeding, discomfort, but may be beginning of hemorrhoid(s)?  time to wait for re-engage or way to heal fast

Accepted Answer

It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician. You may also wish to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases. 
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Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

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Can i pop and drain my hemorrhoids at home? if so what's the most sterile way to do so?

Can i use a syringe to pop and drain a external hemorrhoid?

I had a huge hemorrhoid drained yesterday morning. it's still bleeding and i'm kind of nervous to go to the bathroom. should i suck it up and go?

Just had my thrombosed hemorrhoid drained 8 hrs ago and was not prescribed any pain killer or given any advice on how to relieve the pain. any suggestions on how to tough it out until my apt tomorrow afternoon when they change out the dressings?

Had a thrombosed external hemorrhoid drained on 07/26/21. i apply steroid cream as advised but it constantly burns/stings. end of day it burns worse from where the hemorrhoid was to vaginal opening. what can i do for relief?

I had a thrombosed external hemorrhoid drained. since then i have had stinging sharp burning pain. bath & tylenol have not worked. dr out of office, insta care said beyond their care. what do i do go to hospital, i am to that point with burn pain?

The er told me hemorrhoids but needed a surgeon. i thought was abcess and turns out it was it just popped and has been draining pus for hrs. do i need to go back to er. have had a slight fever today.

I had a hemrrhoid drained just yesterday and today it seems to have come back. is this normal? does it happen often? what should i do?

Strained anus from penetration. no pain, bleeding, discomfort, but may be beginning of hemorrhoid(s)? time to wait for re-engage or way to heal fast

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