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Been constipated for a few days, developed painful external hemorrhoid, no health insurance/little money, what can i do to treat at home/reduce pain?

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Sitz baths may help: Preparation h, topical steroids or suppositories, sitz baths with epsom salts, and treatment of your constipation with stool softeners are a good beginning.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/2/2013

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A member asked:

Been constipated for a few days, developed painful external hemorrhoid, no health insurance/little money, what can i do to treat at home/reduce pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Otto Placik answered

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

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