Moon-shy? Here's some hemorrhoid home treatment options
All over the world, hemorrhoid home treatment is generally the preferred choice over visiting a physician, as having them does not really put a person's life in danger plus treatment is easy and quite effective. But first, what exactly are hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are inflamed veins in the rectum. They can either be external (occurring near the opening of the anus) or internal (those that occur inside the anal canal). To identify the best hemorrhoid home treatment for you, it is helpful to know the description of the types of hemorrhoids there are. External hemorrhoids, while painful, sometimes do not require medical attention, except when a clot develops. Internal hemorrhoids cause more discomfort than pain, they can cause a feeling of tightness in the anal area and makes cleaning the anal area quite difficult. The treatment of internal hemorrhoids vary based on the gravity of the condition. There are internal hemorrhoids that bulge only inside the anus, those that can extend outwards during bowel movement and gets back inside on their own after. There are also internal hemorrhoids that can extend outwards during bowel movement and need to be pushed back into the anus and there are those that extend outside the anus the whole time.
Hemorrhoid home treatment mainly involves a lifestyle alteration aimed at easing the passage of stool from the anus to relieve the swelling. This basically means having
healthier bowel habits. A person can help keep hemorrhoids from worsening by wiping the anus gently after bowel movements with a paper towel moistened with water. There are cleansing agents and medicated pads used solely for this purpose. If you are suffering from this condition you should avoid vigorously rubbing the anal area, and refrain from using perfumed soaps when cleansing the affected area. The symptoms of hemorrhoids can be relieved by applying ice to the inflamed portion a number of times daily. You can also try to apply moist heat like warm and damp towels a number of times each day. Sitting in warm water or what is known as "sitz baths" is also an option for relieving the itching and swelling.
Your eating habits and physical activity play a major role in the occurrence and treatment of hemorrhoids. Eating healthier foods that are easy to digest and pass should be practiced. Constipation causes hemorrhoids and actually aggravates it. If you are constipated you need to drink plenty of fluids and increase your fiber intake. Some examples of fibrous foods include whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Fiber promotes the softening and bulking of the bowels making it easier to pass thereby easing the pressure on the swollen area. Exercise promotes proper digestion and improves the tone of the veins. Since hemorrhoids often recur, generally improving one's lifestyle is the most effective hemorrhoid home treatment and hemorrhoid prevention.
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