The time to reduce the swelling of hemorrhoids is mainly related to the severity of the patient’s condition and should be analyzed on a problem-specific basis; it is impossible to specify a specific time. Swollen hemorrhoids are mainly seen in internal embedded hemorrhoids, thrombosed external hemorrhoids and inflammatory external hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids embedded edema as long as timely return, edema can quickly disappear, while inflammatory external hemorrhoids and thrombosed external hemorrhoids caused by edema, the patient pain then the duration of swelling is more slowly. After local medication, topical creams or Chinese herbal topical lotions, it usually takes 2-3 weeks for the swelling to gradually go down. Severe cases require surgical treatment at a regular hospital and cannot reduce the swelling on their own. In addition, patients with hemorrhoids need to pay attention to perianal hygiene and wash promptly after defecation to prevent contamination of the trauma. Also pay attention to your diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods.