Question 1

should i drain my hemorrhoid by myself?

Accepted Answer

Please don't: 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

Yes and no: 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

NO: 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

No straining: 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

Wound pain: 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

Draining abscess: 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

hello docs, i saw my colorectal doctor on today and i have hemorrhoids and on the left buttocks nodule he said it could cyst or anal fistula. however i dont drain anything from it the nodule skin intact. he ordered an mri. im young guy worried .ty?

Accepted Answer

: Nothing to worry, just have the MRI done then diagnosis can be made. You have seen the right specialist.  Take care.

Question 10

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

Not uncommon.: 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.

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Should i drain my hemorrhoid by myself?

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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.

A member asked:

Hello docs, i saw my colorectal doctor on today and i have hemorrhoids and on the left buttocks nodule he said it could cyst or anal fistula. however i dont drain anything from it the nodule skin intact. he ordered an mri. im young guy worried .ty?

A member asked:

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?

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