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A member asked:

What can i do about hemorrhoids that won't go away. unfortunately i've had them for about 2-3 years, they do not hurt or bleed. medicine, surgery?

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Dr. Stuart Erner answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hemorrhoid RX: If your hemorrhoids aren't bleeding or painful they can be observed. If they become more bothersome they can be removed by a variety of simple surgical methods.

Dr Finkelstein agreed

Answered 7/25/2018

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