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A healthy fiber rich diet may help you getting rid of hemorrhoids for good. Fruits and vegetables containing fiber will not only help reducing your extra pounds but also be fruitful for your hemorrhoids treatment .  Baby wipes may be used after bowel movement to avoid irritation at the anal region. Medicines and surgical procedures are required if hemorrhoids treatment is not achieved by modifications in your lifestyle. For temporary relieve of pain certain creams and ointments may be used containing hydrocortisone, a steroid that helps reducing pain and inflammation. OTC (over the counter) creams and ointments should be limited for a week use only to avoid adverse effects. In case of excessive bleeding, doctor may advise you for removal of hemorrhoid (hemorrhoidectomy). This may be done under local or general anesthesia depending on the type of surgery whether it is minor where an incision is made in vein to remove clot or a major in which certain tissues causing bleeding are removed. Sitz bath after surgery is helpful for reducing pain along with pain relieving agents.