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Can i use Povidone-Iodine ointment for haemorrhoids? And what's the best way for its permanent cure.
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No you can't
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do a clinical check up by nearest Surgeon
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plan accordingly
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No use of ointment for haemorroids. Treatment modality depends on the grade of haemorroid.
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please visit the general surgeon
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Plenty of water intake
High fibre diet
avoid spicy food
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no use. dont treat yourself. consult a surgeon
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Mr. Edwin Thomas K.V
General Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Thrissur
No you cant use povidone iodine
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get a consultation by general surgeon
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there are numerous option for cure each methods decided by degree of hemorrhoids treatment ranges from op procedures like sclerotherapy ,laser ablation to open ,closed , stapler hemorrhoidectomy
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Dr. Akanksh B Shetty
General Surgeon
4 yrs exp
Mangalore
laser haemorrhoidectomy is a minimally invasive procedure. You can go for that after consulting a general surgeon
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Consult a general surgeon and Evaluation with proctoscopy
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Soil softeners and plenty of water (4-5L per day)
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Dr. Ashutosh Rajguru
General Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Washim
Povidone iodine would not help in hemorrhoids. High fibre diet, sitz bath thrice a day, stool softener would help. Consult a surgeon for permanent cure as treatment depends on grade of hemorrhoid
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Dr. Nishtha
General Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Can apply but wont help much.
Take sitz bath.
Best treatment depends on the grade of hemorrhoids !
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