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Which laxative can i use if i have hemorrhoids?
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Depends: Drink more fluids, less caffeine and alcohol and if necessary use mom(milk of magnesia). But if you drink adequate fluids you should noty require a laxative or softeners.
Answered 10/31/2017
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Any one: You can use any one you like but has to make sure it is only a hemorrhoid not a tumor by seeing your doctor.
Answered 10/31/2017
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Hi doctors! I had a colonoscopy which Thank God showed only diverticulosis and internal hemorrhoids. I seem to get constipation ""once in a while."" What would you suggest as a good laxative to ""keep around the house"" if the constipation resurfaces?
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I have been constipated for 5 days now, tried increasing water, 3 days of laxatives and stool softeners. Strained so hard have hemorrhoids, help?
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