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I am using hemorrhoid cream that my doctor gave me (proctozone) but it has been one month and they don't get better. i am having a very healthy diet .

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Will take time: Drink plenty of fluids , high fibre diet , avoid constipation if needed stool softeners in couple of wks you will feel better

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 4/26/2015

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