How can I treat a thrombosed external hemorrhoid?
There are two main types of treatments for thrombosed external hemorrhoids. They are home treatments and surgical treatments. Some of the common home treatments for hemorrhoids include: • Hydrate yourself with 8 glasses of water per day • Use wet toilet paper to carefully clean yourself • Take sitz baths with warm water numerous times throughout the day • Do NOT strain when defecating • Use laxatives and stool softeners for constipation • Take in fiber by way of fruits and vegetables • Exercise regularly • Try over-the-counter hemorrhoid creams Some of the common surgical treatments for thrombosed external hemorrhoids include: Hemorrhoidectomy – Hemorrhoids are surgically removed with a tool such as a scalpel or laser Rubber band ligation – A band that is tied at the base of the hemorrhoid cuts off blood supply and the hemorrhoid shrivels up and falls in just days Infrared coagulation – The thrombosed hemorrhoid is burnt off by the use of infrared light Injection sclerotherapy – A chem
