Relieving hemorrhoid pain.

Relieving the pain:   Take warm baths. Clean your anus after each bowel movement by patting gently with moist toilet paper or moistened pads such as baby wipes. Use ice packs to relieve swelling. Use acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin) or aspirin to help relieve pain. Apply a cream that contains witch hazel to the area or use a numbing ointment. Creams that contain hydrocortisone can be used for itching or pain. Don't use hemorrhoid medicine without talking to your family doctor first.

Last changed: 12/04/07