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I have painful hemorrhoids whats the fastest way to relieve the pain plz doctor help thanks in advance ?

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Dr. Mohit Bansal answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Preparation H: Sit in Sitz bath, Prepration H cream; Use fiber or laxative to avoid any laxatives. See a physician to determine if it is outer or inner and can be taken care with small procedures.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 5/16/2018

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