Question 1

are internal hemorrhoids curable or simply temporarily treatable?

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Depends: You may be able to avoid irritating the internal hemorrhoids and thus may allow them to be less bothersome, but they may not go away  completely. Drink plenty of liquids, eat high river foods, take fiber supplements like metamucil, avoid constipation and straining or sitting too long at the toilet.

Question 2

how can i treat hemorrhoids?

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Diet and fluids: In general eating a high fiber diet and more importantly, drinking 80-100 ounces of non caffeinated, non alcoholic fluid per day, more if excercising vigorously, should be adequate enough to keep your hemorrhoids quiet. If in doubt or not successful instituting above, get them checked by a colorectal surgeon.

Question 3

what are ways to treat hemorrhoids?

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Hemorrhoids: For prevention eat enough fiber and drink adequate fluids. If needed take a daily stool softener or even one with a gentle stimulant like senokot (senna). For itching, apply a cortisone type cream as needed. For irritated hemorrhoids,apply anusol ointment. For painful and thrombosed ones, apply hot sitz baths and consult a proctologist or colon-rectal surgeon. Bleeding ones also require the same specialis

Question 4

how can u treat hemorrhoids at home?

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Time works but...: Depends on what you have already tried.  The first things are conservative including increasing fluid and fiber in diet to ensure that you bms are soft, losing weight, limiting the time sitting on the toilet.  Flare ups are then treated with creams, ointments.  If still a problem you could try banding and finally excision/ligation.  Surgery is the last, definitive treatment for this.

Question 5

what is the most sustainable way to treat hemorrhoids?

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Surgery: You could have the hemorrhoids removed.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. 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, if you have sex.

Question 6

are there effective home remedies to treat hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Yes: High fiber diet, 20-25 grams of fiber per day, 80-100 ounces of non caffeniated, non alcoholic fluids per day, more if you have a very physical job or excercise or travel by plane frequently. Also some med may require additional fluid intake as well.

Question 7

is it ok to treat hemorrhoids without professional guidance?

Accepted Answer

Care of hemorrhoids: A care team starts with self care: daily shower, then hair dryer the area, apply over the counter salves, Lidocaine gel, and a bowel regimen. The goal is two soft bowel movements daily, to decrease rectal irritation of passing hard, large caliber stools. If your problem persists despite the above care, okay to check in with your doc. You may benefit from a surgery consult.

Question 8

how can you treat hemorrhoids in traditional way or alternative way ?

Accepted Answer

Hemorroids: Hemmoroids that are very symptomatic should be referred for surgical treatment.

Question 9

how can you identify and treat hemorrhoids effectively and efficiently?

Accepted Answer

Proctoscopy: Specialist surgeon, colorectal or gastroenterologist will assess the anorectum externally and internally to determine to extent of haemorrhoids and tailor treatment , including bowel habit, to control prolapse and symtom

Question 10

how can you treat hemorrhoid at the comfort of home?

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Fiber: The simple answer is diet and fiber. Try to avoid foods that constipated you. Add a fiber supplement powder to your diet. Don't sit on the toilet for extended periods of time. Use a barrier cream or low grade Hydrocortisone cream from time to time as needed. If there is any bleeding, however, you should see your doctor immediately.

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