Basic First Aid

Millions of people across the globe today suffer from hemorrhoids. If you are one of them, then you know that finding hemorrhoid relief is crucial to your overall health and comfort. There are literally hundreds of websites out there all claiming to have the best solution for this condition, but in this article I will give you some simple, tried-and-tested home remedies to deal with the pain and discomfort of hemorrhoids.

For mild hemorrhoid cases, whether they are internal or external there are a few simple home treatments you can use to provide fast hemorrhoid relief. The first easy relief treatment you can do is to make a few changes in your diet and lifestyle. The number one cause of hemorrhoids is constipation. By adding more fiber, fruits and vegetables to your diet you will be able to pass your stool easier. The fiber will soften your stool and make you regular. Adding more fluids to your diet will also help you with the constipation.

A sitz bath is another great treatment for hemorrhoid relief. A sitz bath – literally a bath that you sit in – is a plastic container that fits over a toilet and allows you to add warm water to it. Some models constantly add water so that the temperature stays nice and warm. By sitting in this water (the warmer, the better), the circulation will increase which will help reduce the swelling. You can also put oatmeal powder or Epson salt in the sitz bath to further increase the relief. Witch hazel also works with the pain, due to the fact that it is a natural astringent. If you decide to use one, doctors recommend sitting in the sitz bath 2-3 times a day for at least 15 minutes at a time; Doing this regularly will greatly help with the hemorrhoid relief process.

Other great home hemorrhoid relief options are creams, suppositories and gels. There are literally hundreds of brands on the market today that will provide hemorrhoid relief in mild cases. These products will help reduce the swelling that’s associated with hemorrhoids. Some will include witch hazel in which will help with the pain as well. Almost the entire over the counter treatment options will work on mild cases. It should take a few days to a week before you start to notice changes in the size of the hemorrhoids. In around 4-6 weeks you should notice the lump in the hemorrhoid smaller or gone. If you haven’t noticed any changes in a few weeks you should see a doctor right a way.

For more severe cases in hemorrhoids like bleeding or thombosed hemorrhoids you may need to see a doctor for treatment options. Some cases might need surgery. Anytime you have bleeding from the anal area it’s wise to see a doctor right a way. This could be a sign of more serious problems and though the above mentioned treatment options will provide some hemorrhoid relief there might be a more serious problem forming.

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