Dear Pharmacist: What are the best treatments for hemorrhoids, both the internal sort and the external? I ask because my wife and I suffer with these. Lucky us. – S.D., Gainesville Dear S.D.:… ...

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, often go away without treatment. However, there is a range of treatment options available to help ease the symptoms.

Some of the same hemorrhoid treatments you use during the day, such as OTC creams, can help at night. You may also consider OTC pain relievers, changing your sleep position, and other measures to ...

Experts also recommend sitz baths, which involve sitting in shallow water to ease "down there" discomfort, as they can be particularly soothing for hemorrhoids when you add chamomile to the mix.

It may reduce inflammation -- and thus pain and itching -- and slow down the bleeding. You can find creams with witch hazel, too, or you can swab liquid witch hazel onto the hemorrhoid with a ...

Suppositories for hemorrhoids are available both over-the-counter and as a prescription. They can help relieve the pain, itching, and swelling associated with hemorrhoids.

According to a 2020 article, taking a sitz bath may help relieve pain and keep the area clean. People can sit in warm water with a temperature of approximately 40°C (104°F) for up to 15 minutes.

Until the 2000s, hemorrhoidectomy was the primary surgical treatment for hemorrhoidal disease. Since then, less painful ...

Sometimes, hemorrhoids can even cause pain and bleeding. Here's what to know about hemorrhoids that hurt. ... There are a few things you can do to shrink hemorrhoids and ease symptoms.

Question: What causes hemorrhoids? I have one that hangs out. I use hemorroidal cream to reduce the burning. I cannot find a doctor in the town where I live who treats hemorrhoids. What can I do to… ...

There are surgical treatments that can help when you have recurrent, painful flare-ups of hemorrhoids. However, most of the time, simple self-help measures can ease the discomfort and allow healing.