This popular nappy rash cream is an emollient which forms a protective barrier to prevent clothes from rubbing and irritating the haemorrhoid, while its mild local anaesthetic helps to ease the pain. It’s also an antibacterial, so it helps aid the healing process.

Coagulation. Coagulation techniques use laser or infrared light or heat. They cause small, bleeding internal hemorrhoids to harden and shrivel. Coagulation has few side effects and usually causes little discomfort. Suppositories are for use inside the anus and will help to soothe itching and shrink haemorrhoids. The suppositories contain two active substances: zinc oxide and lidocaine. Haemorrhoid Creams vs Ointments

I find Sudocrem just to lubricate the exit is as good as anything!” (Recommended by Mumsnet user BillywilliamV) Even the softest toilet roll can feel like you’re wiping your bum with sandpaper when you have painful, itchy haemorrhoids. Although you may be tempted to reach for the baby wipes, Mumsnet users recommend using Preparation H Soothing Wipes instead. Adults and children over 12 years: for external haemorrhoids, 1 inch of ointment (2.5 cm), morning and night and after each bowel movement. Repeat when you need to. Our Mumsnetters recommended Anusol Cream as the best and most effective haemorrhoid cream. It's easy to use, soothes the itching from the first application and works its magic on both internal and external piles. How we chose our recommendations

Take pain relievers by mouth. You can temporarily use acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) to help relieve your discomfort.

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Treatment type: Cream | Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate and Lanolin (hypoallergenic) | Daily dose: Apply a thin layer as required | Safe for pregnancy?: Not specified What we love There are steps you can take to reduce the chance of getting haemorrhoids in the first place. Some tips include: Type of treatment: Salts for bath | Active ingredient: Magnesium Sulphate | Daily dose: Put two cups in warm bath water then soak for 20 minutes. Alternatively, add one cup of salts to a litre of water, immerse a towel, wring it out and apply to the affected area. | Safe for pregnancy?: Yes What we love Care Haemorrhoid Cream relieves the symptoms of external piles. This medicine can be used by adults, the elderly and children over 12 years. For external use only. If symptoms persist after 7 days a doctor should be consulted. How to can treat or prevent haemorrhoids Anusol Cream is a medicine that relieves the pain, swelling, and irritation of internal and external haemorrhoids. It includes ingredients such as zinc oxide, balsam peru, and bismuth oxide. Anusol Cream contains a vanishing base, which means it's rapidly absorbed and can be used for both internal and external haemorrhoids. Germoloids Cream