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Alexander Allen31 said:Honestly, thank God, I don't even feel any pain—I wouldn't even know I had it unless I happened to feel it... (it's about the size of a grain of rice...). Cold compresses? I actually emailed a clinic and they suggested warm water, baths, and things like that... They also mentioned exercising is fine... But logically speaking, when I exercise, I'm straining my body, which increases the chance of it getting worse or swelling more, right? And what exactly is an applicator? Thanks a lot.
An applicator is just a small attachment you screw onto a tube of cream, which you then insert to squeeze the medication out where it needs to go.
It sounds absolutely gruesome when you put it that way, but it's really not as bad as it sounds.
I figured I’d share my own experience and throw out a few ideas—hopefully, they might be useful to someone else. I’ve been dealing with hemorrhoids for a couple of years now; just some minor bleeding here and there, and one painful episode once, but nothing catastrophic. That said, they flare right back up the second my lifestyle starts heading in the wrong direction.
1. Now, sitting on the toilet for hours isn't exactly my habit, but let me tell you, it is absolute chaos for your chemistry.
2. You are much better off choosing wet wipes over standard toilet paper. Honestly, washing up after using the restroom is the gold standard, but let’s be real—you aren't planning on washing your backside at the office or when you're grabbing a coffee out in town. So, whenever you actually have the chance: go for the wet wipes and then wash!
3. There’s this idea floating around that lactose triggers hemorrhoids; I heard it somewhere, though it’s not verified so I can’t say for sure—maybe Google it if you're curious—but personally, lactose doesn't sit well with me anyway, so I steer clear.
4. Most ointments are fine and shouldn't cause weight gain, but they only really work if you use them consistently—things like calendula, chamomile oil, Hemopropin (which helps me quite often), or even Witch Hazel... You really have to experiment to find the specific combination that works for you. A friend of mine finds Hemopropin useless, but for her, calendula is a miracle.
5. Surgery is a valid option if things get complicated, but it isn't a permanent fix. I know a few people who had surgery and were fine for a few years, only to end up right back where they started. It's just like brushing your teeth or washing your face; you should maintain hygiene for all parts of your body, yet it's obvious that our "invisible" health is always treated as a secondary priority. 😢