Treating external hemorrhoids
In most cases, people treat external hemorrhoids at home and they go away on their own.
They typically don’t require medical treatment unless they’re causing you a lot of pain or are very enlarged, according to experts
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If you’re experiencing pain, your doctor may recommend using over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medications, such as ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), or acetaminophen.
Home remedies
You can use at-home treatments to help with hemorrhoids.
Here are a few safe at-home remedies for hemorrhoids to try:
Cold compress. Wrap ice in a cloth and apply it to the hemorrhoid for periods of no more than 15 minutes at a time. This can significantly reduce swelling and pain.
Sitz bath.
This is essentially soaking your bottom in warm water. Some people use a small tub designed to fit over your toilet, which you can fill with a couple of inches of warm water and sit in several times a day to help sooth hemorrhoids. Some people add unscented Epsom salts to the water.
Topical ointments or wipes. Some people use ointments or soothing wipes made with naturally derived ingredients, such as witch hazel and aloe vera, to help reduce hemorrhoid swelling and pain.
However, many of these products need more research on their effectiveness.
OTC creams. Preparation H and other OTC topical medications may also help.
Contact a healthcare professional if you’re experiencing a lot of pain, if symptoms haven’t gone away after 1 week of treatment at home, or if you’re experiencing bleeding from your rectum.
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external hemorrhoids go away on their own?
Feb 9 2022, 07:14 PM, updated 4y ago
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