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Hemorrhoids

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These are swollen, inflamed veins around or inside your anus. You can have one or more than one. Hemorrhoids can be uncomfortable, painful and itchy. And they can flare up again and again.

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Hydrocortisone Rectal Cream

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This is hydrocortisone rectal cream. It is used to help treat itching or swelling caused by hemorrhoids or other inflammatory conditions in the rectum.

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