Hemorrhoid Therapies And Cures – Increased Harm Than Good For Hemorrhoid Relief?
Saturday, April 21st, 2012“
In a previous article, I’ve discussed the potential dangers of many frequently recommended herbal and natural remedies for hemorrhoids.
But pharmaceutical products also present many risks.
So, what’s wrong with over-the-counter or prescription medications for hemorrhoids? Many of these drugs contain ingredients including corticosteroids, vasoconstrictors, antiseptics, anesthetics, analgesics … then there’s petrolatum, mineral oil, shark liver oil…
In case you’re wondering why these ingredients can be harmful, I’ll give you some idea. Vasoconstrictors can cause an increase in blood pressure – this is why you may read warnings on the labels of some hemorrhoid treatments, advising against their use if you have hypertension. After more than 20 years in this field, I am often surprised at how many patients are suffering from high blood pressure without even knowing it. In addition, many patients don’t read the label thoroughly and use these hemorrhoid preparations when they should not have done so, causing them potentially serious risks.
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Source: (pregnancy hemorrhoids) http://ezinearticles.com/?Hemorrhoid-Treatments-and-Cures—More-Harm-Than-Good-For-Hemorrhoid-Relief?&id=2840275