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Which antibiotic treats hemorrhoids?
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None: They are not an infection, so antibiotics play no role. Numbing cream may help. Surgery may be needed. Proper diet may reduce their incidence. Spending less time on the toilet may also help. Less straining helps.
Answered 11/27/2014
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AntibioticsNotNeeded: We do not prescribe Antibiotics for treatment of Hemorroids as it is not an infectious condition Antibiotics are not indicated
Answered 5/8/2015
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Hemorrhoids: Antibiotics treat infection, not Hemorrhoids.
Answered 5/8/2015
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