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A member asked:

I have external hemorrhoids can i crush up ibuprofen and make it a paste and put it directly on my hemorrhoids to make the swelling go down?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Ibuprofen pills have ingredient fillers to compound the pill during pharmaceutical manufacturing. Not for topical use. You can take the ibuprofen by mouth w food it may help the swelling.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/9/2020

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Below: Difficult to give answer without an exam to determine what and if treatment is needed. suggest making apt to see your DR and get accurate treatment information.

Answered 7/21/2019

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