Hemorrhoid Treatment: Medication Effectiveness and Options
Medications manage symptoms but rarely cure hemorrhoids permanently.
- OTC: Creams, ointments, suppositories, wipes with lidocaine, hydrocortisone, witch hazel, phenylephrine → temporary relief of pain, itching, swelling.
- Prescription: Stronger corticosteroids, vasoconstrictors, calcium channel blockers (relax sphincter), stool softeners.
Essential Adjuncts: High-fiber diet, hydration, avoid straining. Surgery (rubber band ligation, hemorrhoidectomy) for severe/persistent cases.
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