There are a range of medicines that can help relieve the symptoms of piles. If you're passing hard or infrequent faeces, you could try a fibre supplement such as ispaghula husk (e. g Fybogel) or mild laxatives such as lactulose, which will soften your faeces. Soothing creams, ointments and suppositories may ease any pain and itchiness. There are many different products available. Some contain a local anaesthetic such as lidocaine. Products containing corticosteroids may reduce inflammation and pain.
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