I've been dealing with hemorrhoids for months now and none of the over-the-counter treatments seem to help. Should I consider surgery at this point or are there other options I haven't tried yet?

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Piles unresponsive to OTC medication may benefit from prescription creams, dietary fiber,or office procedures (rubber band ligation) before surgery.

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I'm having this really annoying issue where every time I go to the bathroom, my anus gets super itchy. It's so bad that I find it really hard not to scratch it. Why is it so itchy and what can I do to stop it?

The persistent itchy anus, especially after wiping, could be caused by anal fissures, hemorrhoids, skin tags, or conditions like pruritus ani, psoriasis, or eczema; other possible causes include poor hygiene, excessive wiping, or irritation from soaps, wipes, or toilet paper; to alleviate the itch, try applying cool compresses, using gentle, fragrance-free cleansers, and avoiding scratching; consider consulting a gastroenterologist,

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My mom's been having a really tough time for the past week with constant throat pain and vomiting. It all started with just a sore throat, and now she cant keep any food down at allit just comes back up. I'm really worried about her not being able to digest anything. What could be causing this, and what should we do?

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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I'm looking for advice on a tablet that can help clean my stomach and intestines. I'm a 30-year-old male with good digestion, but I have worms causing some stomach issues, like noise and occasional pain. What should I do?

albendazole 400 mg stat

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