- Female
- 18 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm 18 and I've been dealing with piles - is there any way to cure them permanently at my age? What treatments or meds would you recommend?
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it cure take treatment
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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