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  • female
  • 30 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I've been dealing with really bad bleeding from piles since giving birth, and I'm currently breastfeeding my 3-month-old. Can I safely use factu ointment, along with magnesium sulphate powder and glycerin? What else can I do to stop the bleeding?

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Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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Consult a Colorectal Surgeon

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