Should one be using a warmer or colder sitz bath for hemroid relief? What else can be done to get rid of them?

Simply wondering if one should take a cold/colder or a warm/warmer sitz bath to relieve hemorrhoids? What else can be done to get rid of them? It’s an external hemorrhoid as far as I can tell so and I’ve had it for just over a week. It started with a small amount of pain but, now it’s not a nuisance (no pain) at all, just very unsightly…at least in terms of how sightly an anus can be. Any suggestion on what I can do to get rid of it would be wonderful! Thanks,


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September 13, 2010

J. W. H @ 7:44 pm #

If it is external the doctor can put a very small rubber band on it and it will fall off by itself.. but I promise you it will pinch and it will hurt.. but remember.. not a warm or cold sitz bath.. what you want is HOT WATER..HOT HOT AND I MEAN HOT WATER.. AS HOT AS YOU CAN STAND IT.. AND YOU REALLY ONLY NEED IT IN ONE PLACE.. SO DO IT IN THE SHOWER.. HOT HOT HOT WATER.. Use hot water.. it will give you instant relief.. UHHH been there.. done that.. HOT WATER IS YOU BEST FRIEND. Oh and a little PREP H won’t hurt. good luck

Kelsey @ 7:44 pm #

I’ve heard that it can only become completely rid of by getting surgery, but I believe Prep. H can make it smaller and less noticeable.
Also, it’s a warm bath.
Some people say salt in it works too but. I know if you dab it a few times a day with a warm rag it can feel better.

olympics junkie @ 7:44 pm #

Usually people use water at a comfortably warm temp..When you have done that, try Preparation H. It should shrink the hemorrhoid somewhat. I hope you have increased your fluid intake (Water, not beer!) & upped your fiber as well. What you eat is so important!!
Good luck!!

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