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ok im sorry and this is embarrassing but i think i have a hemorrhoid but i dont know what to do about it. will it just go away? its been there a while and hurts and itches a bit but nothing too bad. i dont want to tell my mom tho because that would be mortifying. so im hoping it just goes away soon? please tell me what to do and what they do. thanks so much-i will rate! :]
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...get some like cream. they sell it in drug stores.
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its okay it is a natural thing. But i would reccomend using Preporation H to shrink the hemorrhoidal tissue..
also when you need to use the bathroom just go dont wait and try to go once a day
-hayley
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Up your fiber intake. You can buy products such as Benefiber, Metamucil, and ColonPure (from GNC) to help you get more fiber if you're not getting enough from fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Do NOT take laxatives for this though as diarrhea can upset the hemorrhoid further.
Make sure to drink your 8 glasses of water a day to keep hydrated.
Do not push as hard when you go to the bathroom. Pushing hard from constipation and lack of fiber is one of the main causes.
Try not to "hold it in" any longer than absolutely necessary. Go when your body says to. Try to go at least once a day.
Soak in a tub of warm water (no soaps) for about 10 - 15 minutes each day.
Many websites have suggested wiping after you poo with flushable wipes. There are many different kinds like the Kleenex Cottonelle, Charmin Fresh Mates, and Equate brand from Wal-Mart. These websites say it helps to keep the area clean and soothes it a bit.
Here is a little more information about hemorrhoids and it also has some tips to help relieve the pain in the meantime:
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There are creams (such as Preparation H) and wipes you can buy for such a thing but personally I'd go see a doctor before doing anything like that just for confirmation. Most hemorrhoids go away in a few days so it's probably best you get checked out by a professional if it's being persistent.
I understand it is embarrassing to tell your mother but be honest. Just tell her you were wiping and it hurt so you wiped again and realized there was a bump there.
Let her know you searched about it online and found it seemed to sound like a hemorrhoid. She'll probably understand (as roughly 50% of all Americans will have them in their lifetime) and make you a doctor's appointment.
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