HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids (HEM-uh-roids) are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, which usually happens when there is extra pressure on these veins. Hemorrhoids can develop inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids) or under the skin around the anus (external hemorrhoids), resulting in pain, itching, irritation, burning and sometimes bleeding. Over-the-counter (OTC) hemorrhoid treatments can help reduce swelling and pain.
Common ProductsSafe Use Tips for Hemorrhoid Treatments
- Always read the Drug Facts label carefully. The label tells you everything you need to know about the medicine, including the ingredients, what you are supposed to use it for, how much you should take, and when you should not take the product.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if: bleeding occurs; condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days; an allergic reaction develops; the symptom being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain, or other symptoms develop or increase.