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Suggest Treatment For Hemorrhoids And Severe Pain
Question: Male, 50 years old. Having hemorrhoid issues for the last four days. Currently applying suppository twice per day. When inserted or when having bowl movement experiencing internal pain on right side only. Very difficult to sit and walk constant discomfort.
Brief Answer:
sitz baths, oral and topical pain killers, stool softener
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Acute hemorrhoids can be very painful
Treatment: (1) an oral anti inflammatory pain killer such as cataflam, naproxen or ibuprofen would be helpful to reduce your pain
These are over the counter meds. Take one regularly at suggested dosing, till the pain is better
(2)a stool softener so that you do not need to strain while the hemorrhoids are acting up eg ducolax stool softener
(3)avoid prolonged sitting or standing, used a donut cushion when sitting
(4)when you have a bowel movement during this time, dab not wipe. Dab with a flushable wipe or wet toilet paper to avoid aggravating the hemorrhoids
(5)using topical pain killers if non is present in the suppository you are using eg topical lidocaine applied directly (or over petrolatum if painful directly) would also help with pain
(6) sitz baths would help to reduce the size of the hemorrhoids and the pain.
These can be done 2 to 3 times daily in warm (not hot) water for 15 to 20 mins.
Warm water with salt or epsom salt can be helpful
To reduce the chance of future episodes, you would need to prevent constipation by using enough fluids daily (at least 8 glasses unless there is a medical reason) and lots of fruits , vegetables and whole grain foods.
A fiber supplement such as benefiber, metamucil and cetrucil , may also help as well.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
sitz baths, oral and topical pain killers, stool softener
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Acute hemorrhoids can be very painful
Treatment: (1) an oral anti inflammatory pain killer such as cataflam, naproxen or ibuprofen would be helpful to reduce your pain
These are over the counter meds. Take one regularly at suggested dosing, till the pain is better
(2)a stool softener so that you do not need to strain while the hemorrhoids are acting up eg ducolax stool softener
(3)avoid prolonged sitting or standing, used a donut cushion when sitting
(4)when you have a bowel movement during this time, dab not wipe. Dab with a flushable wipe or wet toilet paper to avoid aggravating the hemorrhoids
(5)using topical pain killers if non is present in the suppository you are using eg topical lidocaine applied directly (or over petrolatum if painful directly) would also help with pain
(6) sitz baths would help to reduce the size of the hemorrhoids and the pain.
These can be done 2 to 3 times daily in warm (not hot) water for 15 to 20 mins.
Warm water with salt or epsom salt can be helpful
To reduce the chance of future episodes, you would need to prevent constipation by using enough fluids daily (at least 8 glasses unless there is a medical reason) and lots of fruits , vegetables and whole grain foods.
A fiber supplement such as benefiber, metamucil and cetrucil , may also help as well.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
no problem
Detailed Answer:
If any other further queries, can let me know
no problem
Detailed Answer:
If any other further queries, can let me know
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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