A 37-year-old member asked:
Do creams like anusol and preparation h actually get rid of hemorrhoids?
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Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 57 years experience
No , they will help: Anusol & preparation h and other products will help to reduce swelling (inflammation ) their by helping to reduce pain, probably prolong the remission they will not physically get rid of hemorrhoids..
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Do creams like anusol and preparation h actually get rid of hemorhoids?
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Dr. Shital Hublianswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Hemrrhoids: Generally not on their own.
Anusol and perperatin h havs steroids hence help to calm down inflammation
combination of things with lifestyle change including high fiber diet ( morethen 25 gm/ day ) with regular excercise to aid in bowel mobility, adequate consumption of water and stool softners like docusate sodium help with prevention and to get rid of hemorrhoids.
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Increase fiber & fluids in diet (fruits/veggies/supplements) to prevent constipation, especially if you're taking any meds that tend to constipate like narcotic pain meds, antihistamines, etc.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Do creams like anusol and preparation h actually get rid of them?
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Dr. Pricha Boonswanganswered
Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery
No: They help relief the symptoms.
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