My haemorrhoids are back. Whats the best treatment?

[ubonr1971]

I had them a year or 2 ago and was a right pain in the a%s

 

Stage one was extreme itch and I started using a cream from the pharmacy. 

 

Then switched to a new cream and a large round lump has appeared. 

 

Last time I went to a private hospital the dr talked me into a procedure where he cut that big round lump and it was extremely painful and if I remember correctly didnt work. It came back. 

 

After months it all disappeared. 

 

Any advice on this?

[scubascuba3]

Rule out bowl cancer also, a friend thought he had haemorrhoids and eventually diagnosed stage 4 bowel cancer

Edited January 10, 2023 by scubascuba3

[ubonr1971]

2 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Rule out bowl cancer also, a friend thought he had haemorrhoids and eventually diagnosed stage 4 bowel cancer

what sort of specialist should I see exactly?

[scubascuba3]

1 minute ago, ubonr1971 said:

what sort of specialist should I see exactly?

no idea, Sheryl will confirm

[ozimoron]

2 minutes ago, ubonr1971 said:

what sort of specialist should I see exactly?

What is a Gastroenterologist?

A Gastroenterologist is a physician with dedicated training management of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver.

What is Gastroenterology?

Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.

 

https://gi.org/patients/gi-health-and-disease/what-is-a-gastroenterologist/

 

disclaimer: I am not a doctor.

[ubonr1971]

Just now, scubascuba3 said:

no idea, Sheryl will confirm

A google search tells me that a 'proctologist' can insert a camera device up there to see if its anything more than hammrroids

[norfolkandchance]

Comments so far have cheered you up then.

[Sheryl]

37 minutes ago, ubonr1971 said:

what sort of specialist should I see exactly?

A colorectal surgeon. Where in Thailand are you located?

[Woof999]

Just don't argue with the pharmacist like I did or when he gives you your cream he'll tell you to shove it up your a$$.

[Microwave]

I've dealt with hemorrhoids for decades.  You'll want to have a colonoscopy to see if there's anything serious with your colon.  In the meantime buy some Daflon 500 mg and/or its Thai generic called Dafomin 500 mg.  Both are commonly available in pharmacies throughout Thailand.  Regular exercise such as jogging also helps to make hemorrhoids go away and can help in preventing them to return.

 

When I first experienced hemorrhoids 30 + years ago the doctor I saw in Bangkok suggested Daflon 500 mg and it cleared them up completely.  Dafomin 500 mg is cheaper though and works just as well as Daflon 500 mg.

 

You'll be fine!

[Celsius]

It's probably hemorrhoids. There is a small tube of cream they sell at the pharmacy that works exactly like Preparation H and it works well. 

 

Edit

 

Hold that thought....I just remembered I keep emergency supplies in the fridge. I keep it close to butter, so don't ask for toast if you come and visit

 

Edited January 10, 2023 by Celsius

[proton]

38 minutes ago, Microwave said:

I've dealt with hemorrhoids for decades.  You'll want to have a colonoscopy to see if there's anything serious with your colon.  In the meantime buy some Daflon 500 mg and/or its Thai generic called Dafomin 500 mg.  Both are commonly available in pharmacies throughout Thailand.  Regular exercise such as jogging also helps to make hemorrhoids go away and can help in preventing them to return.

 

When I first experienced hemorrhoids 30 + years ago the doctor I saw in Bangkok suggested Daflon 500 mg and it cleared them up completely.  Dafomin 500 mg is cheaper though and works just as well as Daflon 500 mg.

 

You'll be fine!

Never heard of those pills will give it a try, had them for 50 years on and off. Tried injections, banders bands and most creams, and ice treatments as well sticks you could refreeze and did not thaw out like ice. One thing I tried was apple cider vinegar that shrank external ones but can irritate skin as well.  Drinking plenty of water and fibre helps prevent. Warm salt baths is good.

Edited January 10, 2023 by proton

[Microwave]

Glad I could help!  Daflon/Dafomin taken 2 pills/3x per day clears them up immediately.  Afterwards take the pills as needed.

 

Drinking a lot of water, taking fiber pills and warm salt baths are also excellent suggestions! 

[proton]

19 minutes ago, Microwave said:

Glad I could help!  Daflon/Dafomin taken 2 pills/3x per day clears them up immediately.  Afterwards take the pills as needed.

 

Drinking a lot of water, taking fiber pills and warm salt baths are also excellent suggestions! 

How do these pills actually work?

[brianthainess]

The best treatment I found was a Suppository the UK Pharmacist at the time said "these get to the root of the problem'' Never had them come back.

[lanng khao]

3 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

The best treatment I found was a Suppository the UK Pharmacist at the time said "these get to the root of the problem'' Never had them come back.

Would you say they rectified the problem...

[IvorBiggun2]

Get them removed. I had mine done 35 years ago. Never a problem since.

[riclag]

I assume its a external .Dont wipe your butt and use the bum gun to clean up after you do your business.

After just dab up the area with tissue to absorb any remaining water on your butt.

I had a Dr give me this tip many years ago. 
Also check your diet , you may or may not be eating certain foods that give rise to your roid issues.

just a thought.

 

[Microwave]

29 minutes ago, proton said:

How do these pills actually work?

I’m not sure how they work, I just know that they work to completely get rid of hemorrhoids.  They’re non habit forming and safe to use as often as needed. 

[crouchpeter]

On 1/10/2023 at 10:41 PM, Microwave said:

I’m not sure how they work, I just know that they work to completely get rid of hemorrhoids.  They’re non habit forming and safe to use as often as needed. 

Best dosage is 500 mgm twice a day. Don't take for longer than 3 months.

[davidst01]

On 1/10/2023 at 4:19 PM, Sheryl said:

A colorectal surgeon. Where in Thailand are you located?

Hi Sheryl,

 

I also have a bad case of H over 1 week now.  I started taking daflon 500mg. 2x 3 times a day for 3 days and now 1 x 3 times a day. On day 3 there was improvement and now day 5 I notice blood in the toilet water after having a poo. Should I be concerned about this? What type of dr can one see at a private hospital? Dont know if theres any point as they will just say its H. I suppose they might say cut it out? 

[Sheryl]

2 hours ago, davidst01 said:

Hi Sheryl,

 

I also have a bad case of H over 1 week now.  I started taking daflon 500mg. 2x 3 times a day for 3 days and now 1 x 3 times a day. On day 3 there was improvement and now day 5 I notice blood in the toilet water after having a poo. Should I be concerned about this? What type of dr can one see at a private hospital? Dont know if theres any point as they will just say its H. I suppose they might say cut it out? 

The hemorrhoids can certainly explain blood assuming it was nto large amount.

 

You would see a colorectal specialist at a hospital, where in Thailand are you?

There are a variety of different treatments possible for hemorrhoids, it depends on whether internal or external, whether infected etc etc.

 

 

[3NUMBAS]

anusol paste ,,thais use it for tooth paste

 

 

Does Anusol cure hemorrhoids?

 

 

Generic Name: hydrocortisone

This medication is used to treat hemorrhoids and itching/swelling in the rectum and anus. It is also used with other medications to treat certain intestinal problems (such as ulcerative colitis of the rectum and other rectal/anal inflammatory conditions).

 

[proton]

On 1/13/2023 at 3:22 PM, crouchpeter said:

Best dosage is 500 mgm twice a day. Don't take for longer than 3 months.

Got some, 38 baht for ten, surprising cheap. Pharmacist said 2 3x a day

Edited January 16, 2023 by proton

[talahtnut]

For a quick relief, sit on an ice pack

for as long as you can and repeat

to reduce the inflammation.

Comsume plenty of liquids, fruit,

and vegetables to ease bowel moves.

[Boomer6969]

On 1/10/2023 at 4:26 PM, Celsius said:

It's probably hemorrhoids. There is a small tube of cream they sell at the pharmacy that works exactly like Preparation H and it works well. 

 

Edit

 

Hold that thought....I just remembered I keep emergency supplies in the fridge. I keep it close to butter, so don't ask for toast if you come and visit

 

You shouldn't show sex toys here, this is a decent forum.

[Enoon]

On 1/10/2023 at 8:39 AM, ubonr1971 said:

what sort of specialist should I see exactly?

This is what made the biggest difference to mine (had them since my late 20's):

 

Make changes to your diet

To make your poo softer and easier to pass:

• drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol
• increase the fibre in your diet
• add some wheat bran, oats or linseed to your diet

 

When I lessen the fibre (as tends to happen when I am in Thailand) they reappear and, worst case, a lot of blood.

 

I have regular colonoscopys and am part of the UK bowel cancer monitoring scheme (as a result of my age) so I can be confident that it hasn't been that so far.

 

My elder brother has had a life of misery with of them......perhaps because he steadfastly refused, and still refuses, to change his diet!

 

 

Edited January 16, 2023 by Enoon

[Mark Nothing]

My hemorrhoids used to originate from uncomfortable seating and wiping too vigourously after a bowel movement. Stress too.  Like sitting on a longhaul airplane and visiting family for a couple of weeks.

 

Get comfortable seating for your home. I have Roho inflatable seat cushions for my armchair and computer chair.  Airplane pilots use them.  And use the bum gun.  Use toilet tissue very gently.  Carry your own soft tissue to avoid using the harsh, caustic tissues in most establishments.

 

This has eleviated most of the problem.   But when hemorrhoids do arise once or twice a year I apply a handful of urine to the affected area and  the pain and bumps go away.  Within a day.  Total non issue now.  Before it was weeks of discomfort, bleeding on tissue and underwear and pain.

 

 

[scubascuba3]

7 hours ago, Mark Nothing said:

My hemorrhoids used to originate from uncomfortable seating and wiping too vigourously after a bowel movement. Stress too.  Like sitting on a longhaul airplane and visiting family for a couple of weeks.

 

Get comfortable seating for your home. I have Roho inflatable seat cushions for my armchair and computer chair.  Airplane pilots use them.  And use the bum gun.  Use toilet tissue very gently.  Carry your own soft tissue to avoid using the harsh, caustic tissues in most establishments.

 

This has eleviated most of the problem.   But when hemorrhoids do arise once or twice a year I apply a handful of urine to the affected area and  the pain and bumps go away.  Within a day.  Total non issue now.  Before it was weeks of discomfort, bleeding on tissue and underwear and pain.

 

 

so not your diet? you have a high fibre diet of fruit and veg?

[SunnyinBangrak]

Mine seemed to have been caused by alcohol, after quitting that they went away never to return. Another +1 for avoiding paper wipes, bum gum is way more gentle.