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External hemorrhoids after the swelling goes down do i push it back in? do i leave it. i eat a lot of fiber and workout. i do try to push out my stool

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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It stay out: external hemorrhoid stay out, you do not have to push it back. You need to avoid straining and long sitting in the toilet ,you can sit in the bath tub filled with warm water,if still bother you see a surgeon

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/23/2015

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A member asked:

External hemorrhoids after the swelling goes down do i push it back in? do i leave it. i eat a lot of fiber and workout. i do try to push out my stool

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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