Are there other ways to help reduce the size of the hemorrhoid?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

Suggestions for conservative management are as follows:

1. Firstly, consider starting syrup. Lactulose at a dosage of 10 to 15 ml once daily before bedtime. This laxative is widely used and well-tolerated by patients over the long term, with minimal side effects. Avoid using any random stool softener.

2. Secondly, instead of preparation, opt for a combination containing Calcium Dobesilate, Hydrocortisone, Lignocaine, and Zinc, such as Ruticool, for better relief.

3. Thirdly, consult your gastroenterologist to prescribe oral Calcium Dodecilate-doxium therapy for three months. Initially, take it twice daily for 21 days, followed by once daily for the next 10 weeks. Studies have demonstrated that a three-month course can lead to shrinkage of hemorrhoids in approximately 60 percent of cases.

4. Incorporate Metamucil or Fybrogel (fiber supplements) into your regimen. This natural laxative, containing husk, absorbs water from the intestine and swells up, facilitating the passage of stool, and adding bulk.

5. Regularly consume probiotics alongside these medications to improve overall digestion and alleviate constipation.

6. If symptoms persist even after three months of aggressive therapy, consider rubber band ligation. This cost-effective procedure is straightforward and typically performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis, with a success rate ranging from about 70 to 80 percent.

Adopt strict lifestyle modifications in conjunction with medication:

1. Consume simple, organic, and vegetarian home-cooked low-fat meals for a few days.

2. Avoid alcohol, smoking, aerated beverages, and junk foods like pizza and burgers.

3. Incorporate probiotic-rich foods like yogurt into your diet.

4. Increase fiber intake by consuming oats, wheat, barley, vegetables, and fruits such as pears, apples, and oranges.

5. Avoid aerated beverages and red meat.

6. Drink a glass of lukewarm water before using the restroom in the morning.

7. Continue taking sitz baths.

I hope this information will help you.

Thank you.