External hemorrhoid follow up ?
I have had an external hemmie for two weeks. I have done everything that is recommended. I regularly exercise, added more fiber, taken baths and sitz baths, tried the topical ointment (which doesn’t work). It is sort of asymptomatic – doesn’t bleed, isn’t overly painful, the thing isn’t huge either – about the size of quarter of a grape. Only thing that does bother it a bit is when I sit for a long time. Last time I had one 5 years ago I think it took a good month to go away. Should I see a doctor about this? The stuff I have read on line indicates they will likely tell me to keep doing what I am doing and it will go away eventually. I have read where people have these for weeks and weeks. Any similar experiences out there?
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angie (68)
Hemorrhoids develop due to something else going on in your body or in your lifestyle. Since it is re-appearing it is important to find out what is the cause of your hemorrhoid and treat it. In the case you cannot treat/remove the cause, you’ll just have to accept that from time to time the hemorrhoid will develop. So, having a good treatment "handy" is the best you can do. Additional, a healthy diet base on 80% alkaline forming foods and 20% acid forming foods can contribute to overall better health.