Certain people are more likely like get piles than others, including men and women over 45, pregnant women and new mums, and those carrying extra weight. You should speak to your doctor if you're experiencing any of the symptoms listed above for more than a day, as they could be due to a number of other ailments as well as piles.
It's important to get it checked out as soon as possible to make sure it's nothing more serious, and so that you can start treatment to relieve the symptoms as soon as possible. Instead, you'll most likely notice one of the symptoms listed above. They may recommend an over the counter treatment, which you can buy from your local pharmacy, supermarket and online. And by making little changes to your daily routine, you can start making a difference right away!
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Common questions about piles symptoms:. Find out more about treating piles here: Treating Piles. If you can't get to your local pharmacy, you can buy Anusol cream online from Prescription Doctor.
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All prices on this site are for the entire service. This includes the product, consultation and next day delivery. How long does Anusol cream take to work? This content has been written and checked for quality and accuracy by. The pain and itching should get better within a few days of starting treatment. Piles and itchy bottom should get better within 7 days. Talk to your doctor if your piles have not got better or the itching gets worse. There are other treatments available to buy that do not contain hydrocortisone.
These include creams and suppositories containing zinc oxide or other soothing ingredients. Your doctor may be able to prescribe stronger medicines for piles or itchy bottom. No, using hydrocortisone treatments for piles does not affect what you can eat and drink.
It's a good idea, though to eat lots of foods which contain fibre so you do not get constipation. Examples of foods with lots of fibre are porridge oats and wholegrain breakfast cereals, wholemeal breads, wholewheat pasta, pulses, potatoes with their skins on and vegetables.
To avoid constipation, try to drink several glasses of water or other non-alcoholic drinks each day. If you can, it may also help to increase your levels of exercise. Yes, you can drink alcohol while using all hydrocortisone treatments for piles and itchy bottom. There is no clear evidence that hydrocortisone treatments for piles or itchy bottom affect male or female fertility.
Hydrocortisone treatments for piles do not affect any type of contraception, including the combined pill and emergency contraception. But if hydrocortisone makes you sick vomit , your contraceptive pills may not protect you from pregnancy. Find out what to do if you're on the pill and you're being sick. With some hydrocortisone treatments, you need to be careful about having vaccinations.
However, this is not the case with hydrocortisone treatments for piles or itchy bottom. You can have vaccinations if you need them. Piles and itchy bottom often settle down without treatment, but there are some things you can do to help. Piles can be brought on by too much straining on the toilet. Straining is often because of constipation.
You're less likely to get constipated if you:. Skin moisturisers can also help relieve the pain and itching of piles. Ask your pharmacist what they recommend. Page last reviewed: 18 December Next review due: 18 December Hydrocortisone for piles and itchy bottom - Cream, ointment and suppositories On this page About hydrocortisone for piles and itchy bottom Key facts Who can and cannot use hydrocortisone for piles and itchy bottom How and when to use hydrocortisone for piles and itchy bottom Side effects Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions about hydrocortisone.
About hydrocortisone for piles and itchy bottom Hydrocortisone is used in some medicines to treat: piles haemorrhoids inside or around your bottom anus itchy bottom These treatments do not cure piles, but they can help with the pain and itching. Other types of hydrocortisone There are different types of hydrocortisone, including injections and tablets. Help us improve our website Can you answer a quick question about your visit today? Some hydrocortisone products creams and ointments can only be used on the outside of your body.
The best type of treatment for you depends on your symptoms. You'll usually apply treatments several times a day — first thing in the morning, last thing at night and after you've done a poo. Always follow advice from a pharmacist or doctor, or the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Do not use hydrocortisone treatments for longer than recommended, or use more than you're supposed to. The local anaesthetic in them can make your skin sensitive. Also, long-term use can make your skin thinner.
Do not let children use hydrocortisone unless their doctor prescribes it for them. Hydrocortisone treatments for piles can be called by a variety of brand names including the Anusol range, Anugesic, Germaloids, Perinal, Proctosedyl, Uniroid and Xyloproct. To make sure they are safe for you, tell your pharmacist or doctor if you: are allergic to hydrocortisone or any other medicine have a skin infection are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or you're breastfeeding are taking other medicines, such as codeine , which might be making you constipated.
Being constipated means you're more likely to get piles. Make an appointment to see your doctor if your symptoms: have not got better come back quickly after treatment How to use cream or ointment for external piles Read the instructions in the leaflet that comes with the cream or ointment.
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