Question 1

about how long will a hemorrhoid take to go away when using preparation h?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Some patients present with complaints of hemorrhiods and they may have something as minimal as skin tags or something  as bad as a neoplasm. The vast majority will have :fissures, thrombosed external hemorrhiods, prolapsed internal hemorhriods with either itching or bleeding. Prep -h may help with these but may not other times. If persist rec see a dr.

Question 2

could i take 0.25 mg propranolol and preparation h suppositories together  ?what could i do for caring  hemorrhoid symptoms while taking propranolol.

Accepted Answer

Propanalol and : preparation H have no interaction and are safe to co-administer so long as you are taking the prescribed dose of propranalol, and are actually certain you have a hemorrhoid.  Over 40 you should see your Primary and have a rectal exam and if you haven't had already, a screening colonoscopy.

Question 3

3 weeks post partum. i had a 2nd degree tear and have been suffering from hemorrhoids since. is preparation h suppositories safe to take? i inserted one earlier and sinxe then i have had increased pressure on my bladder/vagina. is this related?

Accepted Answer

Call your OB MD: Your OB MD can provide a much more effective Rx for hemorrhoids than Preparation H. Placing anything in the rectum will cause increased pressure in this area post partum especially after a second degree tear.

Question 4

i am 6 weeks pregnant and i have a big external hemorrhoids, what pain medication or suppository can i take? tucks (witch hazel) and preparation h don't help at all

Accepted Answer

May need surgery: See your doctor to evaluate it. Sometime external henmorrhoids (if thrombosed or clotted) need surgery to relieve the pressure and the pain.

Question 5

does preparation h help hemorrhoids go back in place?

Accepted Answer

treats not cures: There are several formulations of preparation h - some products have phenylephrine, a drug that constricts blood vessels, as active ingredient, in a 0.25% concentration, others have hydrocortisone, in a 1% concentration, which reduces inflammation and swelling.  None cure hemorrhoids, but does decrease the acute discomfort and swelling.

Question 6

can an external hemorrhoid be healed / cured with just preparation-h?

Accepted Answer

May help: External hemorrhoids are skin tags, or excessive skin grown due to large hemrroid mass , once appear will not shrink on their own, your cream may help symptoms, only way to cure external hemorrhoids is surgical remova if they are botheringl.

Question 7

i have a hemorrhoid that is hurting bad..is lidocaine creme not ok to put on it...i am in pain preparation h not working?

Accepted Answer

See a surgeon: If it isn't getting better with local measures, you likely need a minor local procedure to relieve a clot in the hemorrhoid. Sitz baths can help as well.

Question 8

do creams like anusol and preparation h actually get rid of hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

No , they will  help: Anusol & preparation h  and other products will help to reduce swelling (inflammation ) their by helping to reduce pain, probably prolong the remission  they will not physically get rid of hemorrhoids..

Question 9

can i drink alcohol while using preparation h ointment for hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

You may: Alcohol is not good for your health. The commonly touted benefit of alcohol is with 0.5 drink/day. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 10

is okay if your hemorrhoids bleed after using preparation h?

Accepted Answer

If your : Hemorrhoids are bleeing this is not normal nor do you know for sure if this is the only source of the bleeding. Prep h is absolutely worthless for any significant hemorrhoid problems. See a colon and rectal surgeon to be sure nothing more serious is present and causing the bleeding.

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3 weeks post partum. i had a 2nd degree tear and have been suffering from hemorrhoids since. is preparation h suppositories safe to take? i inserted one earlier and sinxe then i have had increased pressure on my bladder/vagina. is this related?

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I am 6 weeks pregnant and i have a big external hemorrhoids, what pain medication or suppository can i take? tucks (witch hazel) and preparation h don't help at all

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Does preparation h help hemorrhoids go back in place?

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Can an external hemorrhoid be healed / cured with just preparation-h?

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I have a hemorrhoid that is hurting bad..is lidocaine creme not ok to put on it...i am in pain preparation h not working?

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Do creams like anusol and preparation h actually get rid of hemorrhoids?

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Is okay if your hemorrhoids bleed after using preparation h?

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