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Salutations, is sleeping on the side with a pillow between the legs a useful practice also for males to improve the state of hemorrhoids (circulation, deflation of the veins, etc.) or only for pregnant women? should it also be used during daytime?

Q: salutations, is sleeping on the side with a pillow between the legs a useful practice also for males to improve the state of hemorrhoids (circulation, deflation of the veins, etc.) or only for pregnant women? should it also be used during daytime?

: That position for sleeping is no better or worse than sleeping supine or prone. It depends on one's comfort and preference.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

That position for sleeping is no better or worse than sleeping supine or prone. It depends on one's comfort and preference.

Answered 3/8/2022

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A member asked:

Salutations, is sleeping on the side with a pillow between the legs a useful practice also for males to improve the state of hemorrhoids (circulation, deflation of the veins, etc.) or only for pregnant women? should it also be used during daytime?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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