Question 1

external hemorroids how long last?

Accepted Answer

Forever : Once u have the hemrrhoids they do not go away. Ur symptoms can be controlled by avoiding constipation and bulking up stool ( high fiber diet and lots of water). If not better with diet, may have to have surgery. It can be painful though so u should only consider surgery as a last resort.

Question 2

would external hemorroids go away by themselves?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Inflamed, Thrombosed or clotted hemorrhoids will go down over time. Most hemorrhoids once present will not go away unless surgically removed.

Question 3

can external hemorroids cause vaginal itching?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: If the hemorrhoids are secreting fluid and/or it is hard to maintain proper hygiene then yes, hemorrhoids could contribute to irritation and itch to the groin area.

Question 4

how do i reduce rectal itching and sweating  from external hemorroids

Accepted Answer

Anal irritation: Anal itching is often caused or made worse by too vigorous wiping. After a bowel movement, wipe a couple of times with toilet paper and then finish cleaning with a cream like balneol to avoid scraping the anus too much. You can temporarily apply cortisone type cream to clear up itching. See a proctologist if you get no results.

Question 5

it burns when i have a bowel movement. no external hemorroid. what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoids: Problem may be related to types of food which may cause burning and/or the fact that the hemorrhoids are internal . See your doctor.

Question 6

i've had severe pain from external hemorroids for 3 days.can hardly walk.ibuprofen and ice offer some relief, but can't use hydrocortisone. advice?

Accepted Answer

Haemorroids: I would try an anesthetic cream that you can buy over the counter

Question 7

what is the over-the-counter medicine for external lumpy hemorroids?  it  is the size of a grape

Accepted Answer

None: What you describe is an external thromboses hemorrhoid, unfortunately medicine does not help absorb the blood clot, but it usually resolves on it's own over a few days, warm bath may give you temporary relief or if severe physician can lance/excise it in the office.

Question 8

would an external thrombosed hemorroid effect my period? it's late.

Accepted Answer

No: While painful and annoying, a thrombosed hemorrhoid won't delay your normal menstrual cycles.

Question 9

what is hemorroids?

Accepted Answer

Hemmorhoids: It is a very common problem, not to worry. Can be related to either constipation or diarrhea. 
Hemorrhoids should be evaluated by a colo-rectal or general surgeon

you will require dietary, bathroom habit modifications and sometimes office based procedures if medical management is ineffective.

Question 10

how can you cure hemorroids?

Accepted Answer

Care of hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are a dilation and swelling of the expandable tissue around the rectal opening. Non operative treatment is recommended,  and includes a bowel regimen (fiber, stool softners,  laxatices to goal of 2 soft bowel movements daily) local sauves (prep h, desitin, (zinc oxide diaper cream) anti fungals, other) and hygiene (shower, hair dryer area daily). Surgery only if above fails.

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