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Treating Hemorrhoids with Prescription and Non-Prescription Methods

Posted on May 18, 2010
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Most people who have hemorrhoids will find that they can excellent hemorrhoid relief with non-prescription medications. There are many different non-prescription medications available, usually these medications come in a cream or medicated pad, such as Preparation H or Tucks. These treatments work fairly well on the pain, itching, and swelling associated with hemorrhoids. Non-prescription creams contain protectants that basically coat the hemorrhoid keeping it from further irritation, in Preparation H these protectants are petroleum, mineral oil and shark liver oil. Another important ingredient in non-prescription medications is an ingredient to help shrink swelling such as Phenylephrine; Preparation H has 0.25% of Phenylephrine HCI. Tucks pads are made with witch hazel which is a natural soothing ingredient that helps with the burning sensation of hemorrhoids. There are also several different medications that are made of herbal ingredients to help with hemorrhoid treatment. These natural treatments include Avatrol and Venapro and can be found primarily online.

If your hemorrhoid condition is a little more serious, you may require a stronger medication. A couple of the more popular hemorrhoid medications are Proctocort and Anusol HC. Just like their non-prescription counterpart, the prescription strength mediations also contain a protectorant and a vasoconstrictor but of a much stronger strength. The hydrocortisone used in Anusol is a 2.5% solution with is very effective on swelling. Prescription medications may be creams which are used for external hemorrhoids or suppositories which work well for internal hemorrhoids.

If your hemorrhoids are beginning to exhibit symptoms it’s always best to talk with a doctor before running to the drugstore and just buying a cream. Most people will never require surgery or prescription medication, but it is still a medical condition that can potentially get worse, this is why you need a doctor to properly diagnose hemorrhoids and help you avoid medical complications.

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