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I've had severe pain from external hemorroids for 3 days.can hardly walk.ibuprofen and ice offer some relief, but can't use hydrocortisone. advice?
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Haemorroids: I would try an anesthetic cream that you can buy over the counter
Answered 6/13/2016
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