Another thread on painful BM's lead me to mention the damage hydrocortisone can do to mucous membranes in the rectal canal.
NEVER EVER USE HYDROCORTISONE IN YOUR RECTUM. My doctor said he might prescribe it temprorarily in a rare instance if itching was very severe and nothing else worked..... but he has never done so.
Hydrocortisone thins the mucous membranes and makes it brittle and more prone to sores and tearing, an also makes the nerve endings more exposed.
Talk to your doctor before you use it, and tell your doctor if you have been using it - it could contribute to painful BMs, fistulas, etc.
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