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How can i numb hemorrhoid to ease bowel movement?

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Dr. Perumunda Sharma answered

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Use local anesthetic: A local anesthetic cream is available for use.

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/9/2018

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Im having rectel bleeding every time I have a bowel movement. Will hemorrhoids cause constant bleeding like im experiencing?

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