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Re: Hemmroids-Please Help!!!

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Dec 1999 09:55:51 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 28 Dec 1999, AnnMarie wrote: >
>At Mon, 27 Dec 1999, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) soaks help as can over the counter
>>therapies. Some have tried very cold Milk of Magnesia applied several
>>times a day. A strong cortisone cream may also be helpful. If all else
>>fails, consult a proctologist. Sometimes, the hemorrhoids get clots in
>>them (thrombosed hemorrhoid) and these need surgical intervention.
>
>Two days in a row you've got me taking notes. I never heard about a
>couple of these. I'm passing this on to a few people, so thanks. You
>even surprised the overnight RPh where I work, but after thinking she
>could see the logic. Wonder what other tricks you have?
>
>AM

Topical magnesium sulfate (epsom salts) and MOM (also the magnesium) helps shrink hemorrhoids but does not make them go away faster, just feel better sooner. Time is the only thing that makes them "go away" (actually become less or not noticeable - or is it noticable).

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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