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Suggest Treatment For Large External Painful Hemorrhoid

Hi. This is so embarrassing. That's probably why I haven't gone to the Doctor. I have a pretty large external hemorrhoid. It's painful. For the last couple of days I have tried over the counter medications. It doesn't seem to be shrinking. It's I guess about a inch in diameter and very hard. Should I just wait it out. I am soaking in warm water now. I read online where it could help. I had one similar to this about 6 months or so ago and it went away after over the counter treatment. This one seems more painful and larger. Is this something you could help me with?
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Welcome to HCM. I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.

First of all you don't have to be embarrassed from this situation, especially in front of healthcare providers, since this condition is something that healthcare providers have a lot of experience and it is not seen as something weird, rare or embarrassing.

From what I read in your post, it seems like the symptoms might be a consequence of thrombosed hemorrhoids (hard and painful).

The conservative measures that might help you are warm baths; ice can relieve the pain of acute thrombosis; high-fiber diet (methylcelulose); stool softener; topical steroids can alleviate symptoms of itching and inflammation; topical nitroglicerine can also reduce symptoms, but it can have side effects like dizziness and hypotension.

I recommend to visit a general surgeon or a proctologist in order to be evaluated more objectively and for a possible surgical treatment.

I hope my answer was helpful. Best regards and I wish you a fast recovery.

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Suggest Treatment For Large External Painful Hemorrhoid

Welcome to HCM. I read your question carefully and I understand your concern. First of all you don t have to be embarrassed from this situation, especially in front of healthcare providers, since this condition is something that healthcare providers have a lot of experience and it is not seen as something weird, rare or embarrassing. From what I read in your post, it seems like the symptoms might be a consequence of thrombosed hemorrhoids (hard and painful). The conservative measures that might help you are warm baths; ice can relieve the pain of acute thrombosis; high-fiber diet (methylcelulose); stool softener; topical steroids can alleviate symptoms of itching and inflammation; topical nitroglicerine can also reduce symptoms, but it can have side effects like dizziness and hypotension. I recommend to visit a general surgeon or a proctologist in order to be evaluated more objectively and for a possible surgical treatment. I hope my answer was helpful. Best regards and I wish you a fast recovery.