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Hi i have been suffering with piles for ages they never quite go away i am now using glycerin suppositories to rest off from the steroids help ?

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Hemorrhoids. : When hemorrhoids become this refractory to conservative management, surgical options need to be brought into the discussion..

Answered 12/10/2016

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