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About 10% of adults have hemorrhoids, but only a few need surgery12. This shows how vital it is to know about treatments that avoid surgery. For those with hemorrhoids, starting with self-care and then moving to over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription drugs is key.
Doctors check for internal hemorrhoids using an examination or tools like an anoscope1. They suggest managing symptoms with diet changes, warm baths, and OTC pain relievers2. For slight discomfort, products with hydrocortisone, witch hazel, or lidocaine work well3. For example, Preparation H has a cream with 1% hydrocortisone for quick relief2.
If the pain is bad, a procedure called external hemorrhoid thrombectomy can help by removing a painful blood clot1. Another option, rubber band ligation, blocks blood flow to the hemorrhoid, making it fall off in a week13.
