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A member asked:

Is there a difference between prescription anusol and the otc version (tucks)? i have internal hemorrhoids.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Steroid: The prescription anusol should include a steroid component, hydrocortisone. This is an anti-inflammatory that speeds up healing.

Answered 6/26/2013

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I am in a lot of discomfort and I am looking for a painless solution to this hemorrhoid. The swelling hasnt gone down at all and I am not in a financial position to have a doctor do a procedure. Ive iced it and used anusol cream?

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Hi Doc. I have hemorrhoids all of a sudden. This is the second spell in 1 month. I have had this spell for a week now and does not seem to get better. They are external. What can I do alternative to using only Anusol cream?

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