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How long the external hemorrhoids swelling last?
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A few days to 2 week: A couple of days to 2 weeks the swelling should start to recede.
Answered 4/25/2015
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Hemorrhoid pain: External hemorrhoids thrombose (blood clotting in them) causing stretching of the tissue and pain. If nothing is done, the swelling and pain can last up to 2 weeks. Softening stool, preventing loose stools, sitz baths, and healing ointments (not prep-h) help relieve the pain. Opening the hem and extracting the clots of blood will also shorten the recovery.
Answered 10/8/2018
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