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Are otc hemmorhoidal suppositories regarded as being effective?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Hemorrhoids: Over the counter medications will only contain witch hazel. This herb is for anti-itch or soothing. They do not help one heal from hemorrhoids. If you are not healing well on your own you may need prescription steroids to shrink them down.

Answered 6/26/2013

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