Hemorrhoid Home Treatment

7/6/2010

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In most cases, hemorrhoids are easy to deal with. Relieving its symptoms is so easy and you can possibly manage this embarrassing, uncomfortable condition at home. Reducing the swelling of the rectal veins helps heal hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoid treatment at home usually provides relief within a few days. Here are some ways you can do to help shrink your swollen rectal vein.
  • Apply ice to swollen rectal area for 15-20 minutes for 2 to 3 times a day.
  • Apply moist heat or sit in a warm bathtub several times a day for 15-20 minutes.
  • Use wipes or moistened toilet paper after a bowel movement instead of a dry paper.
  • You can take a warm sitz bath at home for 15 to 20 minutes. A sitz bath is Epsom Salts (even table salt can work) dissolved in water – about 1/2 cup per gallon. Lay back in this to avoid pressure on your bottom and so that the water can reach the affected area. .
While these may help reduce the swelling of hemorrhoids, it's better if you know how to prevent them. So better avoid these things before you realize you are suffering from this disturbing hemorrhoids.
  • Avoid sitting or standing in one position for long periods of time.
  • Avoid rubbing the anal area. You can rinse off in the shower or on a bidet instead of wiping yourself with toilet paper. After cleansing, gently pat the anal area dry with a soft, absorbent towel or cloth.
  • Avoid sitting on the toilet for very long.
  • Avoid either constipation or diarrhea. These conditions can give more pressure in your anal area leading to hemorrhoids.
When washing the anal area, use soaps that contain no perfumes or dyes. If possible, it is best to manage health using quality, effective natural products. Home treatment of hemorrhoids is as effective as medical treatment. All natural treatments have fewer side effects.

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Hemorrhoid Treatment-Sitz Bath

6/25/2010

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Another way of treating or at least relieving the pain caused by hemorrhoids is to do a sitz bath. Sitz derives from the German word sitzen, which means to sit. This is an apt term for describing what to do in a sitz bath, which is to merely sit in warm water.

Sitz Bath is another hemorrhoid treatment most effective in the early stages of hemorrhoids

The video below explains how to prepare and do a Sitz Bath.
Read about other hemorrhoid treatment:
Hemorrhoid Treatment: The HAL Process
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Learn how supplements can help REDUCE the discomfort caused by Hemorrhoids

4/15/2010

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Supplements that help cure hemorrhoids contain a synergistic blend of all-natural ingredients that promote circulatory and gastrointestinal health.

Actually you can relieve your symptoms of hemorrhoids through conventional treatment or the use of alternative treatment, such as taking daily supplements.

Hemorrhoid treatment options include surgical procedures, taking supplements and prescriptions given by physicians.

These ingredients that contain in a supplement have been proven effective in curing hemorrhoids.

Horse chestnut seeds, leaves, bark, and flowers have been used for a variety of conditions and diseases. The seed extract has been used to help with hemorrhoids. [more] Horse chestnut has been used for swelling and pain due to varicose veins and chronic circulation problems. It has also been used for reducing the swelling of hemorrhoids or veins (phlebitis). [Read more info]

Bioflavonoids are a type of plant compound that are thought to work by stabilizing and strengthening blood vessel walls and by decreasing inflammation. They have been found to reduce anal discomfort, pain, and anal discharge during an acute hemorrhoid attack. [Read more info]

Bilberry extract, or Vaccinium myrtillus, is a potent flavonoid that protects and maintains venous strength and function. Bilberry extract may be helpful in the treatment of hemorrhoids.  [Read more info]

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