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Treatments could include:
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Banding of Hemorrhoids
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Hemorrhoid Sclerotherapy
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Cryotherapy of Hemorrhoids
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Stapling of Hemorrhoid
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Hemorrhoid Coagulation Therapy
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Over-the-counter corticosteroid creams can reduce pain and swelling. Hemorrhoid creams with lidocaine can reduce pain. Witch hazel (applied with cotton swabs) can reduce itching. Other steps for anal itching include: Wear cotton undergarments; Avo...
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Follow your doctor's advice about caring for your hemorrhoids at home. Some treatments help relieve symptoms right away. Others involve making changes in your diet and exercise habits. These can help ease constipation and prevent hemorrhoid symptoms from coming back.
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A hemorrhoidectomy is the surgical removal of a hemorrhoid, which is an enlarged, swollen and inflamed cluster.
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Oral rehydration therapy(ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive worldwide, and they have a particularly large impact in the developing world.
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Hemorrhoid surgery is the removal of swollen veins around the anus (hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids can be inside or outside of the skin around the rectum.
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A sitz bath(also called a hip bath) is a type of bath in which only the hips and buttocks are soaked in water or saline solution. Its name comes from the German verb"sitzen," meaning"to sit.".A sitz bath is used for patients who have had surgery i...
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A sitz bath is a warm water bath used for healing or cleansing purposes. You sit in the bath. The water covers only the hips and buttocks. The water may contain medication. Sitz baths are often used to relieve pain, itching, or muscle spasms. The ...
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