Hemroid Treatment
Effective hemroid treatment is often accomplished by treating hemroids with home remedies like ointments (to relieve burning and itching) and herbal anti-inflammatory hemroid treatments specifically formulated for hemroids. (Click on 'Buy Hemorrhoid Treatment' above for more information.) Mostly how to treat hemroids is determined by the severity of the condition. In most cases it is possible to 'get on top of the situation' with home treatment and keep hemroids from returning with a maintenance regimen as outlined below.
Home Remedies for Hemroids
There are many types of hemroid remedies available over-the-counter, and the most popular hemroid remedy is hemroid ointment. Most have heard of Preparation H®, but even though it may be the most popular ointment, it’s far from the only hemroid medication. Because hemroid ointment is mainly intended to soothe pain, burning, and itching, it usually contains a numbing agent. Most medical hemroids products also claim that they can shrink hemorrhoidal tissue. Hemroid ointment varies from analgesic or anesthetic (xylocaine) or homeopathic (witch hazel or natural herbs) to hydrocortisone, and also comes in the form of cream or foam. The goal is to relieve discomfort long enough to allow for the natural process of healing. For slightly more serious cases in need of hemroid relief, there are also some cortisone-based ointments available by prescription. Get more information on cure hemroids.
Hemorrhoids: Causes
Over 50% of all Americans will suffer from hemroids. Causes vary somewhat but the most common is constipation - straining too much during bowel movements to pass hard stools. This straining causes undue pressure on the walls of the rectum and anus, which can in turn cause veins to distend or swell – just like varicose veins of the legs. In addition, hard stools can scrape the inside walls of the rectum and cause fissures or internal hemroids. Causes of hemroids also include any undue manipulation of or pressure on the rectum or anus. Some studies suggest that homosexual males experience a higher rate of developing hemroids than heterosexual males. Additionally, pregnant women are often beset with hemroids. Causes being undue pressure and straining on the lower body by the weight of the baby and the uterus. Click here to see more about causes of hemroids.
Hemroid Cures
Cure hemroids with an over-the-counter hemorid cure or a prescription hemroids cure. Hemorid medication can ease discomfort and pain during the time it takes for the body to naturally heal. A trip to the local pharmacy will provide access to a veritable cornucopia of a cure for hemroids: topical rectal anesthetic and analgesic creams and ointments to relieve pain and itching.
How to Cure Hemroids
Thankfully curing mild hemroids can be as easy as following these simple practices:
- Sit on an inflatable cushion to minimize pressure on the posterior
- Avoid bearing down (straining) during defecation
- Avoid sitting on the toilet for prolonged periods of time
- Take warm Sitz baths
- Take stool softeners to prevent the need for straining
- Eat lots of fiber to prevent constipation
- Use herbs for a natural hemroid cure
Some people have also found acupuncture to be effective in resolving hemroids. The ‘last resort’ hemroid cure, of course, is surgery. For more information on bleeding hemroids.
