Hemorrhoid Remedies: Cutting Through The Crap
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If you currently suffer, or have ever suffered from hemorrhoids, you're probably well aware of the hundreds of hemorrhoids remedies floating around out there - from over-the-counter creams and suppositories to prescription pills, from old home remedies to traditional Chinese medicine. However, my own research has turned up three primary issues related to hemorrhoids that I believe any sort of remedy or course of treatment should address.
The Pain In My Rear
Regardless of the underlying cause of your hemorrhoids, one thing is certain - they are unpleasant! Pain, itching, burning, and bleeding are never pleasant, especially when it's an area of your body that sees a lot of action in the form of walking, sitting, and "eliminating." Understandably, most hemorrhoid sufferers go immediately for something - anything - that will ease their pain and discomfort.
This includes remedies like over-the-counter creams, suppositories, and medicated pads. Some even claim to have ingredients to numb the pain and shrink swelling. I don't know about you, but I've never seen my hemorrhoids shrink like the people on TV describe, and the anesthetic cream did absolutely nothing for me.
Hospitals do prescribe witch hazel pads for new mothers with hemorrhoid problems, so that is definitely one temporary solution worth investigating. I've also found petroleum jelly to help ease the discomfort while I simply waited for the hemorrhoid to go away on its own.
But those hemorrhoids remedies simply treat the symptoms, helping to relax the tissue and keep the area moist and lubricated. What about the underlying cause of the piles?
Pump Up Your Poop
Yes, you've also probably heard that fiber is very important in preventing future hemorrhoids. Guess what? It is. However, you need to be very careful when increasing your fiber intake, so that you also drink plenty of water. Otherwise, you may just cause or increase constipation and make your hemorrhoids even worse.
A diet high in fiber is important not only for hemorrhoids, but also for your general health, so it is a good idea to move in that direction as much as possible. So what are the main causes and aggravators of hemorrhoids?
Turn Piles To Smiles
You may already be aware that constipation (or diarrhea) and straining during bowel movements can cause or aggravate hemorrhoids. However, hypertension (high blood pressure) can also cause hemorrhoids.
Obesity, sitting too long, and poor muscle tone or posture are also contributors to hemorrhoid problems, as are pregnancy, cigarette smoking, and excessive consumption of alcohol or caffeine.
So, do yourself a favor and make at least some minor changes to your diet and/or lifestyle if you have problems with piles. Sure, easy for me to sit here in comfort and say that, so I understand that you might also be looking for something to speed up the healing process, right?
Magic Bullets
There are a number of hemorrhoids remedies that people swear by to eliminate or greatly reduce their problems in as little as a few days. Most of these remedies combine traditional approaches - like cold compresses or witch hazel - with an alternative ingredient like horse chestnut.
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