Question 1

how can i treat hemorroides?

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Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are best treated with stool softeners, sitz baths and increasing fiber in the diet.  If these do not work, then see your primary care physician.

Question 2

how to get relief from hemerode?

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Hemorrhoids: hemorrhoids are due to increased pressure in the anal area from straining etc. So to avoid straining drink 2.5 -3.5 liters o water /gatorade a day , hig hfiber foods, like 1 cup oats ,brown rice ,lentils or barley a day, avocados, strawberries, kale. For the short term discomfort try OTC prep-H or  prescription anusol. F/U with doc

Question 3

what are hemiroids?

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Group of vessels: Group of blood vessels  near anorectal area, where systemic and portal vessels meet.

Question 4

are hemmoroids normal?

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Yes: Everyone has hemorrhoids. Not everyone is symptomatic from them. Most people never experience hemorrhoidal issues or, if so, very infrequently. Typical symptoms from hemorrhoids are burning and itching.

Question 5

what causes hemmroids ?

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Increased pressure. : This is caused by increased intra-abdominal pressure ( from constipation, straining, lifting, pregnancy etc.). Treatment is high fiber diet, lots of water and avoid activity (that caused or causing it).

Question 6

how are hemmroids treated ?

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Many: Topical agents for external hemorrhoids, suppositories for internal hemorrhoids, or surgery/banding if not successful.

Question 7

what is good for hemmordes?

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Many options: Start by making sure your diet is healthy and that you have a normal stool every day.  For treatment, you can find a cream such as preparation h over the counter, or witch hazel pads.  Soaking in a very warm bath is also helpful.  See your doctor if the pain becomes intense.

Question 8

is there cure for hemorroides?

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For cure: Only surgery or banding.  But symptomatically, things like preparation h or witch hazel help.  Also stool softeners and diet rich in fruits and veggies.

Question 9

can people die from hemoroids?

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No: While i suppose someone could identify a scenario in the most rarest of combinations of situations such as infection in acute leukemia or severe neglected anemia from bleeding, essentially no, hemorrhoids are not a fatal condition.

Question 10

what does a hemmroid look like?

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Protrusion from anus: An external hemorrhoid will present as a purplish protrusion from the anus.  It may be very painful.  It can be the size of one's tumb or smaller.  Usually painful, it may be associated with itching, inability to clean one's self and cause general discomfort in the bottom.  Usually treated with warm sitz baths, tipical products like cottom balls soaked in witch hazel, preparation h, and the like.

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