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Topical Apple Cider Vinegar for a Hem

DL (NC) on 05/05/2023
5 out of 5 stars

Topical application of apple cider vinegar, just once, quickly helped heal a hem when it did not appear to be getting better after 4 days. I never have this issue, but something triggered it at the end of a quick trip to Costa Rica last week. Possibly a parasite? Very painful. 24 hours before the hem appeared, I felt like I was suddenly bitten in the rump by a scorpion. I wasn't, obviously, but the pain was searing for a minute or two. At any rate, after I returned home and it didn't seem to be getting any better by the 4th day, I read through every post on EC's hemorrhoid page and decided topical acv one evening before bed was the thing to try. Burned like the dickens, but much better the next day and totally healed after 2 days. I only did it once for about 20 seconds. Oh, I also took parasite cleansing herbs right away just in case.

Replied by Jesse from TX on 12/03/2025

I have had digestion issues from my time in the military and the "Food" and MREs we would be subject to. So I have had my share of Hems unfortunately. But apple cider vinegar was a GODSEND to a frightened loner that didnt know anything about the affliction. Nothing would help get them down over the counter until I randomly caught wind of Apple Cider Vinegar. Thankfully my digestion has gotten better after I found magnesium supplements but when it does come up, it takes it away very quickly. (After derobing for a shower) I just soak a cotton ball or TP in Apple Cider Vinegar, apply it to the area and let it sit for a few mins. Then gently wash it away with warm water in my shower. Ive never had lingering hems since I found this method