Hello there....., Soak regularly in a warm bath or sitz bath. Soak anal area in plain warm water 10 to 15 minutes two to three times a day.... Apply cold. Apply ice packs or cold compresses on your anus to relieve swelling. With these treatments, hemorrhoid symptoms often go away within a week. See your doctor if you don't get relief in a week, or sooner if there is severe pain or bleeding. Consult surgeon for further advice...