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External hemorrhoid right outside anus, it's not hard & no pain, but bleeds.been there a long while.over the counter treatments for it please?
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Treat constipation: For hemorrhoids i would use a stool softener to keep stools runnier. Also, it will decompress the bowel and allow the hemorrhoids to start to shrink. I would use any over the counter hemorrhoid medication. They all work reasonably well. Finally, i would use a step stool in the bathroom to keep knees above hips while on the toilet to minimize straining.
Answered 3/3/2015
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