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How can i manage hemorrhoids during pregnancy?
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Fluids and fiber: First, keep your stool soft with lots of fluids and fiber. If needed a stool softener can be used (something like docusate). If needed, preparation h and tucks (witch hazel) pads can be used to shrink hemorrhoids and relieve the swelling.
Answered 12/1/2014
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Diet: High fiber, high fluid diet. Hot sitz bth. Topical therapy.
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