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A member asked:
Gp said i had hemorrhoid. diet change/fiber/water, took miralax&colace for 2 weeks. reduced stool softeners & pain/blood return w/bm. continue w/meds?
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Removal: If the hemorrhoids subside with the treatment you are taking, well and good, if not, you may consider getting the lesions removed.
Answered 1/12/2017
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