A member asked:
How can you cure hemorroids?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Tracy Berganswered
General Surgery 33 years experience
Care of hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are a dilation and swelling of the expandable tissue around the rectal opening. Non operative treatment is recommended, and includes a bowel regimen (fiber, stool softners, laxatices to goal of 2 soft bowel movements daily) local sauves (prep h, desitin, (zinc oxide diaper cream) anti fungals, other) and hygiene (shower, hair dryer area daily). Surgery only if above fails.
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Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 57 years experience
By treatment: First by healthy habits, high fiber diet, avoiding constipation, hydration, local care including use of ointments will get relief in majority . If it fails, getting recurrent frequent painful attacks, with bleeding , one of man available interventions ( surgery ).
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Los Angeles, CA
A 16-year-old male asked:
How can I cure internal hemorroids?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lonna Larshanswered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
No true cure: Once hemorrhoids are there, they never go away (unless you have surgery, which i don't recommend). The trick is to keep them from becoming inflamed. Don't get constipated. Eat lots of fruits and veggies. Whole grains are also good - fiber is the key. Drink lots of water. Exercise is also good for keeping things moving. If they're flared up, suppositories with Hydrocortisone can be helpful.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
What is hemorroids?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Jarrod Kaufmananswered
General Surgery 30 years experience
Hemmorhoids: It is a very common problem, not to worry. Can be related to either constipation or diarrhea.
Hemorrhoids should be evaluated by a colo-rectal or general surgeon
you will require dietary, bathroom habit modifications and sometimes office based procedures if medical management is ineffective.
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