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I used a boric acid suppository and i have a hemorrhoid tear, will the boric acid absorb through the cut?

Q: i used a boric acid suppository and i have a hemorrhoid tear, will the boric acid absorb through the cut?

: Hemorrhoid tear is probably covered with mucosal cells otherwise it would bleed. absorption if any would be clinically insignificant

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Hemorrhoid tear is probably covered with mucosal cells otherwise it would bleed. absorption if any would be clinically insignificant

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 3/23/2023

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A member asked:

I used a boric acid suppository and i have a hemorrhoid tear, will the boric acid absorb through the cut?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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