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Brian on Thursday, July 8th, 2010 |
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I need relief from Hemorrhoids! Please help!?
I have a really big one that appeared last night. I have applied prep h this morning, been drinking water, eating and raisin bran. I will take some metamucil fiber later on today. It’s pretty inflammed right now though, and very very uncomfortable. What else can I do? Should I just leave it alone and wait for the swelling to go down? This is embarassing…please help!
If you have hemorrhoid here is how to treat them:
1. Keep it clean: Keep your anal area as clean as possible. Using moist wipes or medicated hemorrhoid pads are more comfortable than toilet paper.
2. Lay down: Avoid sitting and standing for long periods of time, which can put pressure on the hemorrhoids.
3. Let someone else do it: Avoid heavy or moderate lifting.
4. Petroleum jelly: Try some petroleum jelly on the rectum to cool it off and ease bowel movements.
5. Try some ice: Sitting on an ice pack may give some relief from the burning.
6. Use a sitz bath: Sit in enough warm water to cover the hemorrhoids, either in your bathtub or in a sitz bath that fits on the toilet.
7. Use suppositories or creams: Check with your health care team before trying any of the over the counter remedies you may find in a drugstore. See:Medication for Hemorrhoids
If none of these remedies helps, your hemorrhoids get worse, or you see any bleeding, check with your health care team.
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Brian on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 |
No CommentsMy child has rectal bleeding only during her period, what should I do and what is it thats causing it?
My 14 year old child is having rectal bleeding only during her periods and I think she is getting a hemorrhoid because she has been feeling pain. What should I do? What is it thats causing it?
She sometimes gets random dizziness and rarely, her ovary hurts, but its always usually when her period is near. Can she be having Endometriosis?
Are you absolutely sure that it’s her rectum bleeding and not just some blood making it’s way down to her rectal area? I’m not doubting you, but I want you to be sure.
If she is experiencing rectal pain and bleeding, she may have a hemorrhoid. Is she constipated? Women can become more constipated during their periods, and constipation is one of the main causes of Hemorrhoids. She might try drinking more water, adding a little more fiber to her diet, and getting plenty of exercise. These will ease her PMS symptoms, too.
Have her buy some witch hazel pads (or just some witch hazel in a bottle and some gauze). Use those pads to wipe after a bowel movement, and you can leave them in the rectum for a little bit for some relief. Preparation H does not work, in my experience, so if you buy a cream, buy something like Nupercanal or Tucks. They have pain relievers in them that can be really soothing.
If it continues, I would get her to a doctor.
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