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I am 25 weeks pregnant and have hemorrhoids. what can i use for relief?

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Drink a lot of: Fluids, take over the counter stool softeners, eat high fiber diet and do sitz baths. Avoid straining at all. If symptoms get worse you can try steroid suppositories. Best of luck!

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 7/18/2013

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