What can I do to make my hemorrhoid go away?
I think I just had my first hemorrhoid. At first, I thought it was just irritation from wiping too hard. However this was about 2 days ago, I've been having burning and itching around my anus ever since. And I can feel a small hard bump right at the rim of my anus. Does this mean it's an external hemorrhoid? I changed my diet today to include more fiber and water. But I haven't bought any OTC medicine, such as Preparation H, I haven't even tried any ice.
Should I try getting the Preparation H cream or suppository? Is there anything else I can do to help fix this? And if I stay on top of treating my hemorrhoid. How long will it take go away?
I don't have health insurance, so seeing a doctor is out of the question.
A lot of factors have been blamed for causing hemorrhoids. The truth is that most often, those annoying, sometimes painful, swelling of anal tissue can be traced to a diet that is short on fiber and fluid. So the best way to head hemorrhoids off at the pass is to add fiber in your diet. Along with getting more fiber and water, you should also cut down on saturated fat, which can cause harder stool. Go for a walk for thirty minutes or so a couple days a week can help constipation which means that it can also help prevent swollen hemorrhoids.
To relieve itching and burning, the doctors often suggest using a hydrocortisone hemorrhoid agent. Among the brands available are Anusol-HC and Preparation H hydrocortisone cream. Apply these preparation two or three times a day for up to three weeks, but don't use them any longer. They can break down delicate tissues. You can ask your local pharmacies about this preparation.
Hope this info helped.
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