DFDA

Fiber Supplements (e.g., Psyllium)

Treatment for Hemorrhoids

Typical Dosage: 5-10g 1-3 times daily with water

Effectiveness
62%
Safety Score
90%
Clinical Trials
120
Participants
12K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

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90
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
5-10g 1-3 times daily with water
Time to Effect
Days for stool consistency, weeks for symptom reduction
Treatment Duration
Chronic/lifetime for prevention and management
Evidence Quality
HIGH
Number Needed to Treat (NNT)
5(Treat 5 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
90%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$100
Monitoring:$800
Side Effect Mgmt:$0
Total Annual:$900
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENT
ICER
$1,250/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.08
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$182
Fiber Supplements (e.g., Psyllium) Outcomes

for Hemorrhoids

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+62%
Response Rate
+55%
Common Side Effects
Bloating
+15%
Gas
+15%
Abdominal cramps
+7%

Sources:

nih.gov
semanticscholar.org
rima.org

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Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment

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