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My hemorrhoids is itchy? what shall i do or to put something on this?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not your hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids don't cause itching. Itching is caused by caffeien and excess moisture. Eliminate caffeine, increase your other fluids and the itching will resolve as well as the hemorrhoidal inflammation. Use corn starch powder on the bottom to keep the area dry.
Answered 3/31/2018
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Warm water, desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream): This is pruritus ani. No soap or wipes on skin.
Answered 5/26/2014
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