Question 1

can you use tucks (witch hazel) pads on your nipples after pumping?

Accepted Answer

No: this would also dry and constrict the nipples which will not be good.  If you are looking to sooth the nipples try vitamin e or aloe. Wash the nipple before feeding the baby next though.

Question 2

i have a hemmhroid. is 1% cortisone cream or tucks (witch hazel) medicated pads ok to use while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both are safe to use externally to apply to hemorrhoids during pregnancy.

Question 3

use tucks pads after bowel movement. is it safe for pad to be near vaginal area? may have gotten close while cleaning. i think witch hazel would be ok. dont want infection or irritation?

Accepted Answer

Safe for use: You sound as,if you are using  the pads correctly. While the pads may not be made for vaginal use, anatomy would mean they are necessarily close. You should not get irritation or infection as you describe use.

Question 4

is preparation h or tucks (witch hazel) more effective? which one is easier to use?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Nothing in preparation h that works for anything other than as a lubricant and I do not use tucks wipes or any adult wipe with lanolin, alcohol or witch hazel. You do not say what your problem is so i can not offer alternative suggestions with the information you have submitted.

Question 5

how often can i use tucks (witch hazel) for hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

See below: As many as necessary.  If symptoms continue, see your doctor.

Question 6

does tucks (witch hazel) pads get rid of hemorrhoids or does it just take away the pain?

Accepted Answer

No and maybe: Only some type of surgery will get "rid" of the hemoprrhoids. Topical agents only ease some of the symptoms to a varying degree. Proper diet and fluids is the best form of management.

Question 7

doc, im in the army and have developed a severe hemorrhoid that is painful when running, it is external and bulging. how severe of an issue is this? what steps should i follow for treatment? prep h and tucks pads havent helped?

Accepted Answer

: Unfortunately, a surgical treatment for a thrombosed or "bulging" hemorrhoid is at least as symptomatic (painful!) as having the hemorroid itself. Topical relief for ease of uninterrupted sleep is possible with lidocaine ointment, but prep H and tucks will usually not help much.

Question 8

passed hard stool a few weeks ago. upped my water and fiber. have regular bowel movements but bum is still sore. no chance to heal. use tucks. whats best home remedy? took prep h suppository and it made me too jittery.

Accepted Answer

Bum pain: Sitz bathes can be helpful. Sit in a bathtub with warm water.  There needs to be enough water to submerge the anal area. Soak for about 15 minutes – several times a day.

Question 9

question about information about tucks and other things like that? what does witch hazel do?

Accepted Answer

Tucks (witch hazel) can relieve: Some symptoms, however i prefer kleenex cottonelle wipes with no witch hazel or alcohol or lanolin.

Question 10

preparation h works but makes me itch. tucks (witch hazel) ointment doesn't make me itch but it doesn't work. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Use with hydrocortis: Use hemorrhoidal ointment with  Hydrocortisone to minimize itching. Also controlling constipation will be beneficial.

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A member asked:

Can you use tucks (witch hazel) pads on your nipples after pumping?

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I have a hemmhroid. is 1% cortisone cream or tucks (witch hazel) medicated pads ok to use while pregnant?

A member asked:

Use tucks pads after bowel movement. is it safe for pad to be near vaginal area? may have gotten close while cleaning. i think witch hazel would be ok. dont want infection or irritation?

A member asked:

Is preparation h or tucks (witch hazel) more effective? which one is easier to use?

A member asked:

How often can i use tucks (witch hazel) for hemorrhoids?

A member asked:

Does tucks (witch hazel) pads get rid of hemorrhoids or does it just take away the pain?

A member asked:

Doc, im in the army and have developed a severe hemorrhoid that is painful when running, it is external and bulging. how severe of an issue is this? what steps should i follow for treatment? prep h and tucks pads havent helped?

A member asked:

Passed hard stool a few weeks ago. upped my water and fiber. have regular bowel movements but bum is still sore. no chance to heal. use tucks. whats best home remedy? took prep h suppository and it made me too jittery.

A member asked:

Question about information about tucks and other things like that? what does witch hazel do?

A member asked:

Preparation h works but makes me itch. tucks (witch hazel) ointment doesn't make me itch but it doesn't work. what should i do?

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