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Hi, i got a hemorrhoid and it's fairly large, doesn't hurt but prep h and other creams aren't shrinking it. i'm at a lost for what to do also i'm worr?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

GI consult : Hemorrhoidd have stages and can even pop out and need to be pushed back in. At this stage you need a visit to a colorectal surgeon for hemorrhoidal banding and evaluation for possible hemorrhoidectomy.

Answered 8/3/2016

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