- Develop good bowel habits. Use the bathroom when you need to. Don’t ignore the urge to move your bowels.
- Keep the anal area and the surrounding skin clean. Take a warm sitz bath after stool passage by immersing the hips and buttocks in warm water for 10-15 minutes. Three to four times a day can provide welcome relief from painful hemorrhoids. Lying down and resting calmly after stool passage may also provide
- Eat plenty of high-fiber foods and vegetables and at least 2L of water a day. Avoid eating bowel irritating foods that are spicy, oily or deep fried, drinking too much alcohol, or staying up too late.
- Avoid activities that increase intraabdominal pressure such as lifting heavy weights. Take small walks after sitting or squatting for prolonged periods of time.
- Nonprescription hemorrhoid creams, suppositories containing hydrocortisone or pads containing witch hazel or a topical numbing agent may provide relief. However, they should not be used longer than a week unless directed by a doctor. Self-enema should be avoided.
- Come to the hospital if symptoms progress, including repeating or continual feeling of bowel movement, large amount of blood in the stool or non-stop bleeding, severe anal pain, or significantly prolapsed hemorrhoid.
Hemorrhoid Care
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