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I'm 35 weeks pregnant and have hemorrhoids. while i've heard of tuck's pads for postpartum, can i saturate a pad liner with witch hazel and wear it?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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Yes you can: yes you can and ny advice use a lot of sitz bath or lay in bath tub with warm water and keep your bowels soft

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Answered 1/17/2015

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A member asked:

I'm 35 weeks pregnant and have hemorrhoids. while i've heard of tuck's pads for postpartum, can i saturate a pad liner with witch hazel and wear it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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