What is the best ointment for treating external hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoid ointment can play a role in clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing inflammation and relieving pain. It has a good effect on alleviating the symptoms of external hemorrhoids. If the external hemorrhoids are severe, surgery may be required for treatment, which needs to be determined after examination at the hospital. If the hemorrhoids are not severe, most early external hemorrhoids can be treated conservatively with medication. It is important to avoid spicy and stimulating foods.
1. Mucus Discharge: Long-term stimulation of the rectal mucosa by hemorrhoids causes increased secretions. In late-stage external hemorrhoids, due to relaxation of the anal sphincter, there is often secretion discharge from the anus. Light cases occur during bowel movements, while severe cases occur even without bowel movements. There will be more secretions when external hemorrhoids prolapse.
2. Itching: Due to the stimulation of secretions or prolapsed hemorrhoid cores, the perianal area becomes damp and unclean, leading to eczema and itching. Itching sometimes persists due to repeated prolapse of external hemorrhoids.
1. Patients with external hemorrhoids should first pay attention to their diet. They should eat more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, which help with bowel movement. They should avoid spicy and stimulating foods, such as hot pot and barbecue.
2. Patients should also pay attention to the cleanliness of the anus and wash it with warm water after bowel movements to maintain hygiene.
3. If patients experience pain or other symptoms, they can use hemorrhoid ointment or other medications under the guidance of a doctor for external application, which can help relieve discomfort such as pain.
