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Can i get treatment for piles over the counter ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: there are PREPARATIONS which are available OTC Ask your Pharmacist for his/her recommendations BTW SITZ BATHS in hot water could be very helpful in reducing pain and helping resorption of any clotted blood! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 3/25/2022

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