Pain Relief for Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoid pain relief is one of the first things you tend to focus on, if you happen to develop hemorrhoids, as the pain can be very irritating. This is pertaining to external hemorrhoids since internal ones usually arent associated with this kind of pain. You can usually get hemorrhoid pain relief at home, unless your situation is acute enough to require a doctor.
If you want pain relief from your hemorrhoids, then you need to get the irritation under control. The best way to do that is to keep the affected area as clean as possible at all times. Knowing that this area will be sore and tender, as well as irritated already, then it makes sense to use wipes, towelettes, or witch hazel to help keep this area clean. Reducing the amount of irritation will also help reduce the amount of pain associated with external hemorrhoids.
Home Hemorrhoid Pain Relief Treatment
Using hemorrhoid pain relief methods from home has obvious benefits including convenience and being relatively inexpensive compared to the procedures previously mentioned. Home pain relief of hemorrhoids, mainly involves adopting healthy bowel habits, which may keep your hemorrhoids from getting worse. Click Here for more on healthy bowel habits.
A common myth about home pain relief of hemorrhoids, or a cure for the condition, is that one must apply it externally for it to work. An example would be a cream of some sort that you apply to the effected area. This seems logical because hemorrhoids protrude out from the rectal area. So applying a cream or gel directly to the affected area would seem like the the most efficient solution. But here’s the problem with that logic: Topical solutions only provide temporary relief. This is especially true if we are talking about acute cases.
Home hemorrhoid pain relief can be used as long as you dont expect to cure your hemroids solely by using topical creams and such. If you do use them, it is suggested that you use more simple, natural gels, like petroleum jelly or aloe. Studies have shown that they help to reduce swelling and ease the pain of hemorrhoids that are detected early just about as well as any chemical based over-the-counter drug.
Another practical but very limited way of atleast relieving some of the pain and swelling of hemorrhoids is by applying ice packs to the affected area.
Some other ways of relief is to sit on special hemorrhoid cushions, and the wearing of loose underwear to lessen the pressure on the anal area. You can sit on the cushion so that you are not sitting on the affected area, exerting force which would only serve to irritate the area more.
Changing your diet to include more fiber is a must to ensure smooth bowel movement and to strengthen and scrub the blood vessels.
If your hemorrhoids are bleeding, which is usually a sign of internal hemorrhoids, then Aspirin, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen, can cause hemorrhoids to bleed more. If you need to use an over-the-counter pain reliever, choose one that is not one of these NSAIDs, such as acetaminophen, or Tylenol, for example.
Hemorrhoid pain relief can also be obtained by using sitz baths often. This provides pain relief and also helps clean the affected area. The warm water used in a sitz bath acts as a natural anesthetic. Taking one or a couple of sitz baths for 15 – 20 minutes daily is recommended until your hemorrhoids are under control.
If you have been suffering from hemorroids, you may have already tried some of these methods but still had no luck getting pain relief. We recommended that you to try H-Miracle, which treats hemorrhoids safely and effectively.
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August 5th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Having suffered with hemorrhoids myself it is reassuring that this type of information is readily available on the web. Keep up the good work
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August 15th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Fibre rich diet plays big part in hemorrhoids treatment.
Good sources of fibre are: whole grains (rolled oats, brown rice, whole wheat flour), pulses, vegetables and fruits. If you do not take enough fibre every day consider taking fibre supplements – you can buy them from most health shops or online. Try to avoid white bread, white rice, non wholegrain pasta, cakes, pastries and sugar as much as possible.
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September 22nd, 2009 at 7:24 am
An informative post with good tips. Clearly diet is very important in getting rid of hemorrhoids, because that is what probably caused it in the first place.
Many people who suffer with this condition go about getting rid of it in the wrong way. They turn directly to using medications. While this may ease or get rid of the hemorrhoids, you need to keep in mind that the cause of the problem is still hidden away in the body. Medications only target the symptoms.
If you want to keep this problem away for good then you will need to take a serious look at what you are putting into your body. Eating a healthy nutritious diet will not only help in getting rid of hemorrhoids, it will provide positive benefits in other areas of health. Remember that “you are what you eat”.
October 14th, 2009 at 12:56 am
Using ibuprofen as the at home analgesic works well too. Ibuprofen reduces both pain and inflammation. Considering that much of the pain of a hemorrhoid comes from inflammation, this helps a lot more than a pure analgesic like acetaminophen
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November 5th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Great point you made about avoiding NSAID’s if one is suffering from bleeding hemorrhoids. Diet is indeed important, as you mentioned.
I too am a big fan of working on the hemorrhoid problem as opposed to the symptoms alone. By treating the source cause of hemorrhoids we can alleviate piles and prevent recurrences.
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November 20th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
We talk about diet being the one most important deal with Hemorrhoids, and I agree with that, although in some circumstances, for various people segments I don’t believe that that is the case. In the case of Pregnancy, I agree that Diet will contribute to reducing the possibilities of experiencing hemorrhoides, but it is the fact of pregnancy, that does not stop hemorrhoids from happening. Also in the elderly, there are other physioloogical weaknesses that contribute to this circumstances.
December 13th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
I ses you mention sitz bath which I thought was good especially as its free for everybody,but I thought perhaps a little more of an explanation wouldn’t harm.
A Sitz bath originated in Europe a long time ago,the name comes from a German word “sitzen” which means “to sit” in English. Nowadays, sitz baths are used as a form of pain relief and local cleansing for people who suffer hemorrhoids. Do not use HOT water as this will have exactly the opposite effect of what you want sitz bath is a form of bathing where the bottom and hips are immersed in warm or cold water for a period of time, 15 – 20 minutes is ideal. Long Sentence sitz baths are best for cleansing the area while cool sitz baths help to ease swelling and can even help with constipation.A simple trick is to add salt, or baking soda to the water and allow yourself to soak in the water, this trick works to clean the affected area as well as relieving pain.Don’t add soap to the water as this can be irritating if you have any type of anal infection or irritation,afterwards dry the affected area with a soft towel.
January 22nd, 2010 at 7:57 am
An informative post with good tips.Thanks for sharing..
I like to mention some of the surgical treatments for hemorrhoids..
Internal hemorrhoid ligation – a tight band is placed around the base of a hemorrhoid, cutting of circulation to and killing the tissue in approximately seven days.
Sclerotherapy – a chemical solution injected into the vessels reduces swelling. A similar treatment is used for varicose veins in the legs.
Infrared coagulation – hemorrhoidal tissues are burned away.
Hemorrhoidectomy – traditional or laser surgical removal is necessary when other measures have failed or recurring clots and bleeding become an issue.
Cryotherapy – freezing with liquid nitrogen is rarely used anymore due to resultant pain as opposed to other methods of hemorrhoid treatment.
Laser treatment is another option. Lasers are used to shrink the hemorrhoids.
January 24th, 2010 at 2:21 am
I find that soaking in epsom salt helps to soothe it when you are really having a hard time.
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January 29th, 2010 at 9:46 am
I like to share some of the home treatment for hemorrhoids..
Home treatment of hemorrhoids usually provides relief within a few days. The best hemorrhoid home treatment is based on knowing how to shrink hemorrhoids. Here are some things that help:
Sitting in a warm bathtub several times a day for 15-20 minutes.
Applying ice packs to the rectal area for 15-20 minutes two or three times a day
Keeping the rectal area clean and dry. Avoid soap, which is drying. Cleanse the area with plain water and gently pat dry or use a blow dryer set on low.
Using wipes or moistened toilet paper after a bowel movement instead of dry paper.
Whenever possible, it’s best to manage health conditions with quality, effective natural products. They are gentle, well tolerated and have fewer side effects than traditional medications. Even acetaminophen and ibuprofen-which many people take for home treatment of hemorrhoid pain-have severe and sometimes fatal side effects if you don’t use them carefully.
February 7th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
As with any medical condition there is not just one thing that needs to be addressed to resolve the issue, it is a combination of things.
Yes I believe that the diet is important, such as the requirement for fibrous food. But I did want to mention that water intake was important as well. Just to make sure that the fibrous food moves easily though the gut, etc.
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April 30th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
What can I use instead of ibuprofen because i heard it`s not good for the stomach.
Thanks
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