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Please share an interesting fact about dealing with hemmorhoids.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Ignore: Using a steroid otc cream will decrease inflammation. Lidocaine preparations treat itch!

Answered 12/9/2017

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Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Both conventional and alt. Practitioners consider high fiber diet the best tx for hemorrhoids.

Answered 4/24/2014

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Dr. Douglas Brewer answered

Specializes in Surgery - Colorectal

Ignore: Most people do not know that hemorrhoids are actually a normal part of our body.

Answered 5/26/2014

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Everyone: Everyone has hemorrhoids. They're part of normal anatomy. Not everyone is bothered by hemorrhoids.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Jay Singh answered

Ignore: We all have the tissue that can become hemorrhoids.Never assume that all anal symptoms are from them.

Answered 6/1/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: If they don't bother you, you don't need them removed.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Losing weight can help your hemorrhoids go away.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Krishna Rayapudi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Non-surgical treatments are available for Internal hemorrhoids, check with your Gastroenterologist!

Answered 7/4/2014

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Ignore: Topical meds can be helpful.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Remember, in this day and age, avoid bringing your cell phone, ipad, or magazines in the bathroom.

Answered 7/18/2014

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Ignore: Avoid becoming constipated, as this will make them bleed. use stool softeners.

Answered 10/25/2016

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Ignore: Many problems in your rectal area have similar symptoms and are incorrectly said to be hemorrhoids.

Answered 7/29/2014

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Sitz Bath, soaking in warm water for 15 min multiple times a day could help.

Answered 8/4/2014

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Ignore: External hemmorhoids are basically varicose veins.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Ignore: Eat less, drink water plenty, exercise, avoid heavy lifting or prolonged straining, not well see doc.

Answered 8/29/2015

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Ignore: Internal hemorrhoids are usually painless but can bleed a lot. Don't strain and avoid constipation!

Answered 12/14/2015

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Ignore: Majority of true hemorrhoid symptoms can be relieved by soaking in hot water, as hot as you can 10 m.

Answered 9/27/2017

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Dr. Daniel Popowich answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Ignore: Hemorrhoids are very common and can cause concern. Don't be afraid/embarrassed to see your doctor.

Answered 4/7/2016

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Many: Many hemorrhoids can be treated simply by increasing fiber and fluid in the diet .

Answered 3/25/2017

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El: El sangrado por hemorroides puede ser tan abundante que ocasiona anemia.

Answered 1/3/2020

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En: En el grado I hay presencia de vasos hemorroidales prominentes sin prolapso.

Answered 1/3/2020

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El: El sangrado, las hemorroides palpables y prolapsadas son síntomas directos de las hemorroides.

Answered 1/3/2020

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El: El sangrado por hemorroides suele ser de color rojo claro, sin dolor y gotas de sangre en el retrete.

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