A 18-year-old male asked:
external hemorrhoids. should i use ibuprofen or naproxin for pain relief? i already use a hydrocortisone cream
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
You can, but...: You can but they are unlikely to provide much benefit.
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Harold Fields answered
61 years experience Family Medicine
Haemorroids: I would try an anesthetic cream that you can buy over the counter
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Bryan answered
32 years experience Dermatology
Hydrocortisone: Yes, but limited use--1-3 days only in body fold area. Cracked hands are better treated with heavy moisture and use cortisone only for itch. Hemorrh ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Eric Kaplan answered
42 years experience Colon and Rectal Surgery
THe most: Common cause of anal itching especially if it wakes you from your sleep is caffeine followed by excess perspiration. Do not use witch hazel! cut out a ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Perumunda Sharma answered
48 years experience Emergency Medicine
It helps.: It helps to relieve the itching caused by the hemarroids.
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