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How Long Should Preparation H Be Taken For External Hemorrhoids?
Hello, One week ago i was diagnosed with external hemorrhoids. The pain has gone away for the most part but it is still prolapsed and exposed. I used a prescription foam to treat it last week but i am now using preparation h If it does not go away, how long should i give it before i consider surgery? Thanks
Mon, 29 Aug 2016
Hello dear
Understand your concern
Perparation H should be taken for 5-7 days.
Other advice that help you:
1. Application of petroleum jelly or zinc oxide and lidocaine.
2. Warm (but not hot) sitz baths a: sit in about 8-10 cm of warm water for 15-20 minutes,2-3 times/day, especially after a bowel movement.
Food rich in fiber, drink plenty of fluid, avoid stari while passing stool.
If medical drugs will not help and bleeds thenundergo surgery like Coagulation, sclerotherapy & Banding,
Hope this may help you
Contact HCM for further health query.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
Understand your concern
Perparation H should be taken for 5-7 days.
Other advice that help you:
1. Application of petroleum jelly or zinc oxide and lidocaine.
2. Warm (but not hot) sitz baths a: sit in about 8-10 cm of warm water for 15-20 minutes,2-3 times/day, especially after a bowel movement.
Food rich in fiber, drink plenty of fluid, avoid stari while passing stool.
If medical drugs will not help and bleeds thenundergo surgery like Coagulation, sclerotherapy & Banding,
Hope this may help you
Contact HCM for further health query.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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