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“Treatment for hemorrhoids?”

My treatment has consisted of, Preperation H, Tux, and warm bathes with Epsom salts. Is there another method that I am unaware of? It's miserable ( pain in the rump).

Dr. Wayne Swanson, P.h.D. My experience medically is at best limited.

Male | 62 years old
Complaint duration: About a week.
Medications: Coumadin,synthroid Xtampza 36mg, Morphine IR 15mg, Spinal-cord stimulator, Insulin, Simvastatin, Furosemide.
Conditions: On blood thinners, coumadin since 1979 for chronic recurrent DVT's

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Have the hemorrhoids removed with rubber band ligation
if you have anal pain with bowel movements then you most likely have an anal fissure. Have a colorectal surgeon do a focused anal exam. You may have to introduce stool softeners and fiber supplements. If this is a chronic affliction you may require an outpatient surgery which is called a sphincterotomy.
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There are other treatments for hemorrhoids but these are somewhat limited because you take blood thinners. The options increase if you can stop blood thinners for a couple of weeks or more. I’d not, there are still a couple of options available. You may benefit from a consultation with a colon and rectal specialist. Also as a bit of information. Internal hemorrhoids cause PAINLESS bleeding. If you have pain there may be a secondary issue such as anal fissure. Hope this is helpful.

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