For your piles (hemorrhoids) with swelling and bleeding, here are some effective over-the-counter treatments and care tips:
Next Steps
Medicines (after meals unless stated):
Anovate or Preparation H cream – apply before and after motion
Lignocaine jelly – apply at night for pain relief
Sitz bath – continue 2–3 times daily with warm water + pinch of salt
[ Daflon 500 mg (take this tablet only if you are not
pregnant)– 1 tablet twice daily for 5–7 days (reduces swelling and bleeding) ]
Health Tips
Diet & Lifestyle:
Drink 3+ liters water daily
Eat high-fiber diet (fruits, leafy veggies, isabgol at night)
Avoid spicy food, straining, and prolonged sitting
If bleeding continues for more than a week or worsens, get examined by a proctologist to rule out fissure or prolapsed piles. You’re managing it well—this combo should give relief.