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Anusol (also AnuSol) is a brand of medications that can be used to treat hemorrhoids. The Anusol range includes creams, ointments , and suppositories . Anusol is now known under the brand name Tucks in the United States and some other areas, while being marketed under the Anusol name in other markets.
Mineral oils, such as liquid paraffin, are generally the only nonprescription lubricant laxative available, but due to the risk of lipid pneumonia resulting from accidental aspiration, mineral oil is not recommended, especially in children and infants. [10] [11] Mineral oil may decrease the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and some minerals. [9]
Diclofenac, sold under the brand name Voltaren among others, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammatory diseases such as gout. [6] [9] It can be taken orally (swallowed by mouth), inserted rectally as a suppository, injected intramuscularly, injected intravenously, applied to the skin topically, or through eye drops.
Both the yellowish-white, translucent, greasy ointment [1] and the smooth, off-white suppositories [2] are formulated for the relief of chronic pruritus ani (otherwise known anal itching or anusitis) [1] [2] [5] and the treatment of pain, irritation, discharge and itching associated with haemorrhoids (otherwise known as piles).
Considered to be a carcinogen [33] its use is limited, e.g., restricted in the UK to patients who already have a diagnosis of terminal cancer and not used at all in the USA. Docusate [34] [35] Glycerol has a hyperosmotic effect and can be used as a small-volume (2–10 ml) enema (or suppository). [16]
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Mayo Clinic Health System's Eau Claire hospital was ranked number 6 in the state of Wisconsin in 2020, and 4th in 2021 by U.S. News & World Report. [44] In 2021 and 2022, the health system's Albert Lea-Austin hospital, and La Crosse hospital were included in Newsweek 's list of top U.S. hospitals.