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Suggest Treatment For External Hemorrhoids And Constipation
Question: i had external hemorrhoids. after medication and change in diet, to more fibre rich; it had shrunk down a bit. now i am having constipation for about a week. what should i be doing ?
Brief Answer:
use laxatives
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum.
The most important thing to be followed in case of hemorrhoids is diet modification. Changes in diet like low fibre(fruits and vegetables),more non veg,more fast food items etc will result in stool tightening and worsening of hemorrhoids.
If you are not having abdominal pain and are able to pass flatus freely,you can try laxatives like lactulose syrup 10ml thrice daily for 3 to 5 days.
Meanwhile, keep correct timing for food,have plenty of fruits,vegetables and fiber rich items.drink plenty of oral fluids.
If the conditions doesn't come down by 2 days, kindly see your doctor. This may need an enema after ruling out any organic obstruction.
Hope I have answered the query.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
use laxatives
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum.
The most important thing to be followed in case of hemorrhoids is diet modification. Changes in diet like low fibre(fruits and vegetables),more non veg,more fast food items etc will result in stool tightening and worsening of hemorrhoids.
If you are not having abdominal pain and are able to pass flatus freely,you can try laxatives like lactulose syrup 10ml thrice daily for 3 to 5 days.
Meanwhile, keep correct timing for food,have plenty of fruits,vegetables and fiber rich items.drink plenty of oral fluids.
If the conditions doesn't come down by 2 days, kindly see your doctor. This may need an enema after ruling out any organic obstruction.
Hope I have answered the query.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
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