A member asked:

Think i have an external hemorrhoid w/ a bit of itch now and then. can it be removed by itself? what to use to remove it quickly? can it become worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Try Prep H: External hemorrhoids can be treated with over the counter Preparation H or Anusol--they have steroid that help shrink the size of the hemorrhoid. Use an over the counter stool softener so you're not straining so hard, and eat lots of fruits and vegetables to keep your stool soft. It can get bigger and get thrombosed (when a blood clot forms in the hemorrhoid). See a doctor for bleeding, pain, etc

Answered 10/13/2015

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