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How to treat external hemerroids?
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Fiber: Tucks (witch hazel) pads per instructions. Fiber supplements. Sitz baths - but no more than 20 min. Have evaluated to rule out other pathology.
Answered 9/14/2013
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Prep h: Preparation h. However, if the hemerroids are thrombosed ie. Hard, then they can be removed surgically.
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