Question 1

how long do external hemorrhoids take to heal?

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How'd you get them?: "healing" depends on whether the original cause for hemorrhoids persists.  Have you been straining at stool, have rectal dysfunction, perform an activity that increases pelvic engorgement with blood or increases pelvic pressure (heavy lifting, prolonged sitting, etc.)?  Have your hemorrhoids been surgically or medically managed (& with otc or prescription drugs)? Too many variables here to know...

Question 2

got external hemorrhoids because of preparation for colonoscopy. they are extremely painful and itchy. how long will it take to heal? will they by themselves? can i do something so they can heal soon?

Accepted Answer

They will heal: Takes a couple of weeks usually.  You can use OTC preparations for hemorrhoids which may or may not help.  You could also consult with your doctor or a doc here on Health Tap to get the prescription suppositories that may help more

Question 3

could apple cider vinegar heal external hemorrhoids?

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External hemorrhoids: No.   Apple cider vinegar cannot heal external hemorrhoids.   Avoid constipation and bearing down, avoid sitting for extended periods of time without getting up to walk around, and see a doctor if you experience symptoms of any consequence.

Question 4

what can i do for external hemorrhoids to heal. it's really really painful. i got them when 2 days ago preparing for colonoscopy. still following a liquid diet because of fear of bowel movements pain.

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Hemorrhoids: Keep the area clean. Cold packs sometimes help. Avoid sitting directly on your bottom with an inflatable donut. There are suppositories that are helpful but need to be prescribed. Keep your stool soft with a diet high in fibre and a stool softener. All the best.

Question 5

what are external hemorrhoids?

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Normal venous struct: External hemorrhoids are veins under the skin surrounding the external portion of the anus. They are covered with skin or epidermis. Internal hemorrhoids are internal or external if the have prolapsed but are covered by mucosa and not epidermis.

Question 6

can external hemorrhoids be removed?

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Yes: It is a very common procedure, usually done as an outpatient.

Question 7

can external hemorrhoids get bigger?

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Yes: Hemorrhoids ate veins under the skin in the anal area. They become enlarged or irritated with constipation & sitting at the toilet straining  too long. The veins can continue to enlarge with repeated irritation from constipation. Dink more water, eat more fiber (fruits & vegetables, metamucil).

Question 8

do external hemorrhoids cause an odor?

Accepted Answer

No: No they usually don't unless you have difficulty cleaning and there is residual stool that remains on the external hemorrhoid after each bm.  I would recommend sitz baths after bms if you note an odor.  If there continues to be an odor you may have a perianal abscess which would be accompanied by pain and pus drainage.  For this you need to go to the er for treatment.

Question 9

how can you treat external hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

No: You can never remove all of the external hemorrhoids even with surgery. What most people think are external hemorrhoids are actually residual benign skin tags from prior hemorrhoidal flares. I personally do not recommend witch hazel ever, as many people will develop a sensitivity reaction, like an allergic reaction, to it after repeated use.

Question 10

can i have mobizox for external hemorrhoids pain?

Accepted Answer

Doubt it would help: Mobizox is a centrally acting muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasm and the resulting pain or discomfort. This is not a drug used to treat hemorrhoids.

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