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How should I cleanse myself if I have hemorrhoids?

Donna Hill Howes, RN
Donna Hill Howes, RN
Family Practitioner
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If you have hemorrhoids, you'll want to keep your anal region clean. Bathing daily is the best way to accomplish this. Soap may irritate your symptoms, but plain warm water works fine. When it's time to dry, using a hair dryer on the lowest setting can help reduce moisture, which can also be an irritant. When wiping after bowel movements, avoid using dry toilet paper. Moist towelettes or moistened toilet paper free of alcohol and perfumes are preferred.

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