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How can you relieve the symptoms yourself?

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There’s a lot of advice out there about how to relieve the symptoms of enlarged yourself – including things like avoiding constipation, using special creams or taking warm baths. Even if some of these things can relieve the symptoms, enlarged usually don't go away on their own.

If someone has enlarged (also known as “piles”), trying to prevent constipation and changing their toilet habits can make an important difference. Various medications and other measures can also be tried out to relieve the symptoms.

What role do toilet habits play?

How can you prevent constipation?

What role does hygiene play?

Is bathing helpful or harmful?

What creams can be used?

Are suppositories an option?

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Updated on December 9, 2021

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