Hemorrhoids
What are the treatments for the condition?
Many times, hemorrhoids resolve without any type of treatment. Take these measures to ease your pain,
decrease swelling, and regulate your bowel movements:
use hemorrhoidal creams, lotions, or suppositories to relieve pain
apply ice packs to reduce the swelling
take stool softeners or laxatives to prevent constipation
sit in a warm tub or sitz bath three to four times a day
If hemorrhoids are severe or treatment is not effective, the
doctor may recommend hemorrhoid surgery.
A variety of procedures can be used to remove hemorrhoids or reduce their size.
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Medicines used to treat hemorrhoids may cause allergic reactions. Surgery
can cause bleeding, infection, or allergic reaction
to anesthesia.
What happens after treatment for the condition?
Symptoms may subside for a time if you prevent straining when
you have a bowel movement. However, flare-ups of hemorrhoids are common.
Hemorrhoid surgery may provide a permanent cure
for the problem.
How is the condition monitored?
The doctor will check for further problems by doing a digital
exam during your regular check-ups. Always report any new or worsening symptoms
to your doctor.
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