Hemeroids develop due to uncontrolled growth of varicose veins. A person having hemeroids suffers from physical discomforts like bleeding, anal itching, pain and even mental distress because of social embarrassment. Although hemeroids do not cause serious health problems, ignorance towards its existence can produce severe health complications.

Causes of hemeroids includes dietary irritants, mental stress, straining, sitting and standing for long hours, irregular and unhygienic bowel movement, obesity and even working in high temperature conditions.

The most common symptoms of hemeroids includes blood in the stool, a burning and itching sensation in the rectum, additional pressure required in passing stool, rectal pain and irritation.

Test/Diagnosis for Hemeroids: Most likely the doctor may just examine your rectum with a gloved finger or he may use a short, lighted scope to look inside the rectum to know if you have hemeroids.

Hemeroid Relief

Monday, September 29, 2008

hemeroid relief picHemeroid relief is usually obtained by normal consumption of any laxative or stool softeners thus avoiding straining during bowel movements. Fiber also retains water and adds to the bulk, softness, and weight of stool - all factors in easing strain and giving you relief.

Here are few hemeroid relief in which you can try at home:

• Applying hemeroid cream to the rectal area will give you temporary hemeroid relief. Do not scratch hemeroids because it will just make everything worse, causing damaged and irritation to the anal veins and skin

• Take a sitz bath. Fill your bathtub with just enough warm water to cover the anal area. Do this regularly, several times a day, especially after having bowel movement. Soak for about 15 minutes at a time. This is one common hemeroid relief recommended by hemeroid doctors

• Use ice packs or cold compress to numb your hemeroids and help reduce swellings thus you will obtain hemeroids relief

• Use acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin to get hemeroid relief

• Clean your anus after each bowel movement by patting gently with moist toilet paper or moistened pads or baby wipes. Do not scrub the anal area excessively, especially with harsh or perfumed soap because it can intensify the irritation thus will not give you hemeroid relief

• Sitting and standing for long hours is not advisable. Make it a point to lie down and take a rest as often as you can or take a walk for five minutes after every hour

• Exercise regularly

• Increase your intake of fiber such as fruit, whole grains and vegetables into your diet to soften your stool during your bowel movement thus giving you hemeroids relief

• Drink at least six to eight glasses of water daily for softer, bulkier stools

• Wear cotton and not too tight underwear to avoid irritation and discomfort

Alternative hemeroid relief can also give you safe and long lasting results. These alternative therapies include homoeopathic and herbal remedies which contain natural ingredients and are gentle and safe to use without the risk of the users. Herbs such as Aloe ferox act as a natural stool softener and are a gentle remedy for constipation, which is one of the major causes of hemeroids. Passiflora incarnata is also one of nature's most well-regarded carminatives, and helps to provide hemeroids relief and ease muscle tension during bowel movement. Others are dietary supplements, herbal medicines and herbal creams that can assist with the itching, inflammation, and for hemeroid relief.

There are also many natural hemeroids self-care measures that can help alleviate and serve as effective, gentle hemeroid treatments and provide hemeroid relief. This hemeroid relief can be found in over-the-counter hemeroid creams or suppositories. One may also find hemeroid relief and cures in herbal or natural form topical anesthetics and suppositories that will help relieve pain. Your doctor may also prescribe acetaminophen or aspirin to give you hemeroid relief.

Remember that early diagnosis and treatment of hemeroids can give quick and effective hemeroid relief from discomfort and other problems associated with hemeroids. However, some home remedies such as hemeroid creams, suppositories and warm baths may only offer temporary hemeroid relief from the symptoms of hemeroids. Instead, they can get progressively worse over time, growing in both size and number either internally or externally. So for people that have hemeroids that do not heal on their own and does not respond to any measures that offers hemeroid relief, it is recommended that you seek physicians advice whenever you experience hemeroids symptoms for appropriate hemeroids treatment immediately so to end your discomfort.

And take note that the least-preferable attempt at achieving hemeroid relief would be hemeroid surgery. Doctors treat hemeroids according to hemeroids type and severity. Usually, one can obtain hemeroids relief through non-invasive hemeroid treatment, and some people experience hemeroid relief.

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