Hemorrhoids are one of the most uncomfortable ailments to deal with, and having them treated by a medical professional can be extremely embarrassing, painful, and unpleasant. However, there are many ways to treat hemorrhoids yourself that can alleviate the pain while you wait for the hemorrhoids to run their course. There are no medical cures to get rid of hemorrhoids but with proper treatment they will be much more bearable and eventually heal themselves on their own.
There are many relatively inexpensive medical products designed for treating hemorrhoids which are readily available on the market. Topical creams, suppositories, and ointments are all very effective ways to treat the pain associated with hemorrhoids. These can be easily purchased from your local drug store - However, buying such products in person may be embarrassing for some people. If this applies to you, we recommend buying these products over the internet. Any hemorrhoid treatment that you can buy in a store can also be purchased online from the comfort and privacy of your own home. They will be shipped in discreet packaging, and you can receive them as soon as the next day after placing your order. Thanks to the advent of the internet, it is now much easier and less embarrassing to treat your hemorrhoids from your own home.
Home Treatments For Hemorrhoids
How To Treat Hemmorhoids
Many people are too embarrased to talk about their hemorrhoids so they suffer quietly, not really knowing where to turn or what to do. Are you one of them? You are not alone. Statistically over half of the adult population will experience bleeding, swelling and/or pain caused by hemorrhoids.
What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are a swelling or inflammation of some of the blood veins in the rectum and/or anus.
Internal hemorrhoids occur inside the rectum. These are usually not painful due to the fact that there are no pain receptors in that area. They may, however, bleed when irritated. Untreated, internal hemorrhoids can lead to prolapsed and/or strangulated hemorrhoids.
External hemorrhoids are those that occur outside of the end of the anal canal. These can be very painful, and are usually accompanied by swelling and irritation. The hemroids may become what is known as a thrombosed hemorrhoids if the vein ruptures and a blood clot develops. Pregnancy, constipation, chronic diarrhea, and not enough fiber in your diet are all possible causes of hemorrhoids. It is believed that genetics may also contribute to hemorrhoid development. Insufficient hydration caused by not drinking enough water can cause hard stool, which can cause irritation to the hemorrhoid. This can also be caused by drinking too much of a diuretic liquid such as coffee or cokes. An excess of lactic acid in the stool, a product of excessive consumption of milk products such as cheese, can cause irritation and a reduction of consumption can bring relief. Additional factors that can cause hemorrhoids, for those with a genetic predisposition, are obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.
Hemorrhoids treatments are usually addressed in one of two ways: non-surgically and surgically.
The non surgical options for treatment of hemorrhoids are designed to relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids.
They include:
- Tub baths or Sitz baths several times a day in plain, warm water for about 10 minutes
- Application of a hemorrhoidal cream
- Suppositories placed in the rectum
The surgical options for removal of hemorrhoids include:
- Rubber band ligation - A rubber band is placed around the base of the hemorrhoid inside the rectum. The band cuts off circulation, and the hemorrhoid withers away within a few days.
- Sclerotherapy - the injection of a chemical solution around the blood vessel shrinks the hemorrhoid.
- Infrared coagulation - Hemorrhoidal tissue is burned with a special device.
- Hemorrhoidectomy - Occasionally, extensive or severe internal or external hemorrhoids may require removal by surgery known as hemorrhoidectomy.
Preventing the recurrence of hemorrhoids will require relieving the pressure and straining of constipation. Doctors will often recommend increasing fiber and fluids in the diet. The proper amount of fiber in your diet and drinking six to eight glasses of non alcoholic fluids will result in softer, bulkier stools. A softer stool lessens the pressure on hemorrhoids caused by straining. To prevent the hemorrhoids from protruding you should try to eliminate straining.
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