Preparation H

• The only leading hemorrhoidal gel with vitamin E and aloe
• Cooling relief of painful burning and itching
• Shrinks swollen hemorrhoidal tissue
• Relieves external discomfort

For prompt cooling relief from painful itching and burning and to reduce swollen hemorrhoidal tissue use Preparation H® Cooling Gel.

Its clear, cooling hemorrhoidal medicine reduces swelling while it soothes and protects. It's not sticky or messy so it's easy to apply. Preparation H® Cooling Gel provides fast cooling relief of painful burning and itching and reduces swollen hemorrhoidal tissue. This gel formula is non-greasy, non-staining and has no unpleasant scent.

Apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor. Please read the package for product warnings and complete labeling information. 

 

Hemorrhoids are a very common medical problem. They are small veins around the rectum and anus that have become varicose - dilated and swollen. Hemorrhoids may become inflamed, develop small blood clots or even cause minor bleeding. There are two types of hemorrhoids: External hemorrhoids are round, purple and feel like “soft swellings”. They develop under the skin just outside the opening of the anus. They can itch and be painful (especially during a bowel movement) and are often tender to the touch. Internal hemorrhoids are found further inside the rectum. Typically, they're not painful; you may not even know they're there unless they start to bleed. However, internal hemorrhoids can be quite painful - in particular when straining pushes them out through the anus. This is called a prolapsed hemorrhoid.

Hemorrhoidal symptoms include:

• Anal itch
• Anal pain
• Rectal burning
• Rectal pain
• Anorectal discomfort
• Swelling of hemorrhoidal tissue
• Inflammation of the anorectal surface
• Painful bowel movements
• Rectal bleeding

Infomation gained from http://www.preparationh.com/index.asp.