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Question
Hello doctor, should I go to the doctor or self-treat at home if I have external hemorrhoids? I have heard many people say that you just need to eat in moderation and soak in warm water. Ask your doctor for advice.
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Answer
Hi, for questions about External hemorrhoids, should I go to the doctor or self-treat at home? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
If you have been diagnosed with external hemorrhoids, keep a diet to avoid constipation, consult a doctor immediately if the hemorrhoids are swollen, painful, bleeding.
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Answered by Specialist Doctor II Phan Thanh Nguyen - General Surgery - General Surgery Department - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
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