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I have had an external hemorrhoid that flares up occasionally for eight years. it started during chemo for breast cancer. should i seek treatment?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It depends: External hemorrhoids are mainly symptomatic (painful) when they develop a small blood clot(thrombosis). This is usually treated with Sitz baths, NSAIDS and occasionally a minor office procedure to remove clot. You can read more excellent patient advice here, just enter the following into the search bar: bit.ly/1vNeGSm

Answered 3/16/2015

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