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My hemorrhoids are so swollen it's almost impossible to go to the bathroom. what can i take to make the swelling to go down. i've tried everything!
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Steroid cream: have your doctor give you script for Anusol HC cream. Twice daily for 2 weeks. Sitz baths after BM. More fiber and water, to make BM easier to move.
Answered 4/16/2018
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