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What are topical steroid ointment for hemorrhoids?
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Hemarroids: For hemarroids low potency steroid ointment such as Hydrocortisone 1% or 2% is used to reduce inflammation and swelling die to inflammation.
Answered 9/25/2016
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Anal fissure turned into external hemorrhoid. Recurring hemorrhoid despite not straining/constipated anymore. Neither responding to prescription steroid topical ointment. Suffering for 5 months. Area beginning to look like cauliflower. 27 y/o female.
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Hemorrhoids pain? i have pretty bad hemorrhoids to the point were i can't sit or sleep doc gave me some ointment. Still hurts any tips or advice?
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