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Hemmeroid burst. and shrunk down to almost nothing, however this happened before and it swelled back up? any way to stop it from swelling back up?
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Manage it / prevent: Avoid straining. Keep BMs soft and regular. High fiber diet. Topical creams and warm soaks / sits baths if starts to flare.
Answered 2/24/2018
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