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15. Over-the-Counter Treatments

Sometimes, a trip to the pharmacy can offer fast relief. Creams, ointments, and medicated wipes designed for hemorrhoids can help reduce itching, swelling, and pain. Many contain ingredients like hydrocortisone or witch hazel, which work to calm irritation.

Apply topical treatments with clean hands or a cotton pad, following the directions on the label. These products won’t cure hemorrhoids, but they can make the healing process a lot more bearable.

For stubborn symptoms, they’re a helpful part of the toolkit.

A person holds hemorrhoid suppositories in their hand, one unwrapped and two still in packaging. Over-the-counter treatments like these can help relieve itching, swelling, and pain, often with ingredients such as hydrocortisone or witch hazel.

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