Mar 16 2010
Taking Over the Counter Pain Relievers for Painful Hemorrhoids
Pain is one of the common symptoms of hemorhoids. A person with external hemorrhoids usually complains of itchiness and pain due to its nature. Hemorrhoids tissues are sometimes irritated and prolonged sitting may aggravate the pain. To control this symptom, some individuals turn to over the counter pain relievers to immediately ease the pain. Analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications can be purchased from any pharmacy without prescriptions so it becomes a handy treatment for inflamed and painful hemorrhoids.
But a word of caution. Purchasing pain relievers should not become your daily routine. Although these are effective in treating pain in various parts of the body, proper use and monitoring should be taken into consideration. There are side effects that you should look into. Some pain relievers have contra-indications with other drugs so if you are taking other medication it is important to consult your doctor first.
Ibuprofen is an analgesic with anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used for the temporary relief of hemorrhoid pain. Other pain relievers may also work to stop the pain caused by hemorrhoids. But health experts does not recommend prolonged use of these medications as it may cause other health problems. Overdose is a common scenario where an individual increases the dosage to achieve faster relief from pain. Serious side effects could also happen if it is mixed with other type of analgesics or NSAID drugs. Other side effects that can occur are ulcer and gastrointestinal bleeding.
It is very important that before taking any OTC pain reliever, follow the recommended dosage of the drug. Read the package insert or label on how to take it or the correct dosage for a particular ailment. For example if you are taking several medications for colds and flu, you will find that almost all of these products contain pain relievers. An overdose will likely happen.
Experts provide some simple tips to avoid these scenarios. First, do not mixed pain relievers since some analgesics don’t work well when taken in combination. Combining aspirin and ibuprofen may pose complications. Don’t drink alcoholic beverages if you are taking pain relievers. Mixing alcohol with aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium increases the chances of stomach upset and bleeding. Taking alcohol while on acetaminophen medication will increase the risk for serious liver damage. The risk is higher for constant drinker who also takes higher dosage of acetaminophen.
Some beverages may not have good reaction with pain relievers. Avoid taking analgesics with milk or grapefruit juice as these beverages affects the absorption of the drug. It is still best to drink a lot of water to achieve the maximum benefit of the drug. Consult your doctor first if you are taking NSAID for your asthma since this could trigger other symptoms.
Taking pain relievers for the immediate relief of hemorrhoids pain is okay but prolonged use should only be done with doctors’ advice. If the pain continues, it may be a sign of a serious hemorrhoid condition and you may need other methods of treatment.
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