Hemorrhoids involve:
Symptoms â bleeding, protruding mass, pruritus.
Physical Exam â rectal.
Next Steps
Diagnosis â (if necessary) anoscopy, sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy
Health Tips
Treatment: Basic options: Fiber supplement: Metamucil, take as directed Stool softener: Over the counter Docusate 100mg twice a day Hemorrhoid meds:Â For bleeding and itching: Hydrocortisone rectal (Proctosol-HC) 2.5% cream BID or Hydrocortisone 25 mg PR bid, apply after bowel movement For pain: benzocaine (orajel) apply as needed, max 4x/day Also can try:Â sitz baths Surgical options: Rubber band ligation Surgical removal of hemorrhoids. Asad Raza, MD | arMD.in Medical Centres