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Can I take celecoxib for hemorrhoids?

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masso 18 June 2024

Celecoxib works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Celecoxib is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and menstrual pain.

Celecoxib is used to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children who are at least 2 years old. It is also used in the treatment of hereditary polyps in the colon.

Source: https://www.drugs.com/celecoxib.html

"What causes hemorrhoids in men? Women commonly develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy as a result of hormonal changes and the pressure exerted by the growing uterus. For men, hemorrhoids are more likely to occur as a result of heavy lifting or engaging in strenuous activities."

Hemorrhoids more detailed information.

Causes:

The veins around the anus tend to stretch under pressure and may bulge or swell. Hemorrhoids can develop from increased pressure in the lower rectum due to:

Straining during bowel movements.
Sitting for long periods of time, especially on the toilet.
Having chronic diarrhea or constipation.
Being obese.
"Being pregnant."
Having anal intercourse.
Eating a low-fiber diet.
Regularly lifting heavy items.

Treatment
Home remedies
You can often relieve the mild pain, swelling and inflammation of hemorrhoids with home treatments.

Eat high-fiber foods. Eat more foods that are high in fiber. This helps softens the stool and increases its bulk, which will help you avoid straining. Add fiber to your diet slowly to avoid problems with gas.
Use topical treatments. Apply a hemorrhoid cream or suppository containing hydrocortisone that you can buy without a prescription. You also can use pads containing witch hazel or a numbing medicine.
Soak regularly in a warm bath or sitz bath. Soak your anal area in plain warm water for 10 to 15 minutes two or three times a day. A sitz bath fits over the toilet.
Take pain relievers by mouth. You can temporarily use acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) to help relieve your discomfort.
With these treatments, hemorrhoid symptoms often go away within a week. See your health care provider within a week if you don't get relief. Contact your provider sooner if you have severe pain or bleeding.

Medicines
Your hemorrhoids might only produce mild discomfort. In this case, your health care provider may suggest creams, ointments, suppositories or pads that you can buy without a prescription. These products contain ingredients such as witch hazel, or hydrocortisone and lidocaine, which can temporarily relieve pain and itching.

Hydrocortisone is a steroid that can thin your skin when used for more than a week. Ask your health care provider how long you should use it.

Source Mayo Clinic

List of medications provided by Drugs.com/Celecoxib (Celebrex) is not on the list as an option:

https://www.drugs.com/condition/hemorrhoids.html

I suggest you get medical advice.

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masso 18 June 2024

Bottom line:

Hemorrhoids in men aren't caused by hormones, therefore the medication in question will not help you, as you have read.

Again, seek professional help.

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