What medication should be taken for hemorrhoids?
Disease description:
I have hemorrhoids; what medication should I take?
The pharmacological treatment of hemorrhoids mainly includes antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and anticoagulants. Antibiotics are primarily used to eliminate bacterial infections associated with hemorrhoidal ulcers. Commonly used antibiotics include penicillin, cephalosporins, ampicillin, erythromycin, and sulfonamides. Anti-inflammatory drugs are mainly used to treat inflammatory responses in hemorrhoidal nodules and ulcers. Commonly used anti-inflammatory medications include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Anticoagulants are primarily used to prevent bleeding. Commonly used anticoagulant drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel, and atorvastatin. However, patients should use these medications only under the guidance of a physician and must not self-medicate blindly, to avoid adverse reactions and potential harm to health.