Cure
for Hemorrhoids
Hemroids are swollen veins
in your rectum or anus and the type of hemroid
you have depends on where it occurs. But whatever
the type, you will be looking for a cure for hemroids.
Such hemroid cures can be over the counter, natural
healing products or surgical treatments. Whatever
type of hemroids cure you decide upon needs to
be accompanied by a change of diet and lifestyle
as otherwise the hemroids will just occur again
and there will be no hemroids cure. Most hemroids
are caused by straining to pass a bowel movement
which in turn is caused by constipation. Constipation
is usually caused by a low bulk diet and other
factors. So this is why a change in diet and in
your lifestyle is usually necessary to effect
a hemroid
cure.
Some of the over
the counter products available include:
Aleve which is an anti
inflammatory product for the aching discomfort
of severe hemroid flare ups
Anusol HC cream
which is for reducing the swelling, burning and
itching sensations of swollen external hemroids.
Anusol HC suppositories
which are for treating internal hemroid swelling
and discomfort.
Citrucel which
is a bulk fiber laxative and which comes in both
a sugared and a sugar free version.
Senokot which
is a bowel contraction stimulant and Senokot S
which is a stool softening or lubrication combine
with the bowel contraction stimulant..
For many years, hemroid
sufferers have relied upon brand name over-the-counter
ointments to relieve their hemroids. However,
increased awareness of our health has woken us
up to the realization that natural cures or homeopathic
remedies are often more effective than chemical
pharmacological options. Natural hemroid cures
can be used as a safe and gentle treatment such
as those made from pure essential oils. They can
also be used by pregnant and nursing mothers.
But any cure for hemroids should also be used
along with a change in lifestyle. Here is what
you need to do to ensure an effective lifestyle
change, avoid constipation and guarantee your
hemroid cure:
Eat between 25 and 30
grams of fiber a day.
Drink at least
8 glasses of water a day.
Increase your
daily physical activity – at least 20 minutes
of brisk walking.
Add stool softeners
or laxatives to your diet as a temporary measure.
Lose weight if
necessary.
Respond to the
urge to have a bowel movement as soon as it happens
and stay relaxed to avoid straining.
Exercise the buttocks
muscles.
Practice good
personal hygiene by keeping the anal area clean
and using soft, white, scent-free toilet paper.
Be aware that aggressive rubbing and scrubbing,
especially with soaps or other skin cleansers,
can irritate the skin and make your hemroids worse.
Hemroid surgery is often
a last resort when a hemroid sufferer is looking
for a hemroids cure. There are 5 types of hemroid
surgery, 3 of which are used for external hemroids
and 2 for internal hemroids. These methods have
proved to be effective in the treatment of hemroids
when absolutely necessary.
Hemorrhoidectomy which
is the surgical removal of the hemroid
Laser coagulation
which involves an electric current applied to
the hemroid via an electrode probe so that the
hemroid undergoes a chemical reaction that stops
blood flow to the hemroid and allows the swollen
tissue to shrink.
Infrared photocoagulation
where an infrared light is used to coagulate the
dilated vein, which also promotes tissue shrinkage.
Injection sclerotherapy
which is the injection of chemicals into the mucous
membrane around the hemroid causing closure of
the vein and shrinking.
Rubber band ligation
which involves wrapping a small rubber band around
the base of the hemroid cutting off the blood
flow and causing the hemroid to dry up and fall
off.
Laser treatment provides
very precise and pin point accuracy for vaporizing
or removing various types of hemroids. The big
advantage is that there is very little bleeding
during the surgery and even less afterwards because
the laser cauterizes as it works on the hemroids.
There is also rapid healing and this healing is
less painful that other surgical methods. Although
this treatment can be costly, it rarely requires
a hospital stay so there can be a saving there.
And don’t forget
that you can help the hemroids cure along by:
Soaking the area in a
warm bowl of water several times per day.
Applying ice packs,
cool compresses or a cool cotton pad soaked in
witch hazel also several times per day to the
affected area.
After every bowel
movement, wipe the anal areas with a soothing
baby wipe or a cotton cloth soaked in warm water.
Be sure to dry the area gently and thoroughly.
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