How to Treat Hemorrhoids

How to treat Hemorrhoids?
Other over the counter treatments of hemorrhoids are aimed at helping with the pain and itching that often come when suffering from hemorrhoids. A topical hemorrhoid relieving cream such as Dibucaine Ointment can be applied to the skin on the outside of the anus for help with the pain and itching.
What are Hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are veins located in the rectum and anus that become swollen and inflamed. Internal hemorrhoids are inside the rectum and typically you can’t see or feel them. External hemorrhoids are in the skin around the anus which can usually be felt and may also bleed. Hemorrhoids are caused by increased pressure in the lower rectum area which causes the veins to swell. The increased pressure can come from pushing during bowel movements or straining with certain...
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Over the Counter Ear Care - How to Treat Impacted Ea...

What is Ear Wax? Earwax, sometimes referred to as cerumen, is made in the outer ear canal. In the outer...
What is Ear Wax? Earwax, sometimes referred to as cerumen, is made in the outer ear canal. In the outer ear canal there are special glands that help to produce earwax for parts of the ear canal that is exposed to the outside. Earwax is important because protect the ear canal and act as an antibacterial substance. Earwax is produced by the body to help prevent dryness and itchiness from occurring. Finally, earwax helps to trap molecules from your surroundings...
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How to Alleviate nausea/Over the Counter Nausea Trea...

What is Nausea? Nausea is a symptom of many other types of ailments. It is usually an unpleasant feeling in...
What is Nausea? Nausea is a symptom of many other types of ailments. It is usually an unpleasant feeling in the stomach that often precedes vomiting (throwing up). There are many different conditions that can lead to nausea and they can be very minor or sometimes much more worrisome. Some common causes of nausea include: motion sickness, food poisoning, ingestion of toxins or overeating/over-drinking, issues with the bowels or stomach emptying, viral illness, and pregnancy. More serious conditions can include...
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Silver Dressings and Bandages for Skin and Wound Care

Silver Dressings and Bandages for Skin and Wound Care Silver dressings are topical wound care bandages that have the added...
Silver Dressings and Bandages for Skin and Wound Care Silver dressings are topical wound care bandages that have the added antimicrobial advantage of elemental silver. The silver becomes activated when exposed to wound exudate and once ionized the silver is bactericidal, or in other words, kills bacteria. Silver dressings come in many forms including foam dressings, hydrocolloids, barriers, and other cloths. Silver dressings and bandages may be used in both acute and chronic wounds including burns, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers,...
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Baby Diapers: How Much Should I Plan to Spend on Bab...

Many expecting mothers don't account for the cost of baby diapers and how it can add up if left unchecked. Baby diapers should be one of the main items you budget for when you are expecting!
One of the things many parents overlook when preparing and budgeting for a newborn is the cost of diapers. Newborns go through many diapers a day, and the cost can add up. Here is a great tool to help you plan for diapers in your budget. When considering how many diapers a newborn goes through in their diaper journey it is no surprise how diaper costs can add up! This leads many of us to the question, how long will...
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