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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]

Overview

There is no medical treatment for hemorrhoids. The medical of therapy aims at providing symptomatic relief from constipation. Local treatments such as warm sitz baths, cold compress, or topical analgesic (such as Nupercainal), can provide temporary relief.

Medical Therapy

The medical therapy aims at treating constipation which predisposes to hemorrhoids.

High fiber diet

  • Eating a high-fiber diet can make stools softer and easier to pass, reducing the pressure on hemorrhoids caused by straining.
  • The human body cannot digest fiber, but fiber helps improve digestion and prevent constipation.
  • Stool softener or a fiber supplement such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel) may be useful in the management.
  • cold compress, or topical analgesic (such as Nupercainal), can provide temporary relief.

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