Hemorrhoids are painful rectal veins that have become swollen due oftentimes due to constipation. It is an embarrassing and uncomfortable condition that can be rid of using medical treatments and even surgical procedures. But, it is believed that home remedies can also help to prevent and get rid of this problem. Herbal hemorrhoids treatment are classified into two: internal and external hemorrhoids. The internal type has hemorrhoid inside the rectum and is often painless. It can only be diagnosed with the presence of blood coming out of the anus. On the other hand, the external hemorrhoid is pushed out of the rectum into the anus especially when suffering from constipation. This type is painful, and at times, itchy. Worse conditions of hemorrhoids would be when they have become thrombosed; full of blot clots and become a hard lump in the anus area.
To prevent the hemorrhoids from getting worse, you need to either seek medical attention or use a good hemorrhoids home treatment. The latter can actually help the hemorrhoids shrink and prevent it from becoming thrombosed. Before anything else, here are some practices you should follow in order to reduce the occurrence of hemorrhoids:
1. Do not stand or sit in one position for a long time.
2. Do not sit on the toilet longer than necessary.
3. Eat a high fiber diet to avoid constipation and diarrhea, which can also trigger hemorrhoids.
People with hemorrhoids are advised to do the following:
Prepare a "hot seat" by sitting in a tub filled with mildly hot water for 20 minutes twice a day, until the hemorrhoids shrink.
Put ice packs in the rectal area and let it stay for 20 minutes twice a day.
Keep the rectal area dry and free from dirt. Use plain water and gently pat dry before putting on clothes and underwear.
Use wet wipes to clean after bowel movement instead of a dry and scented toilet paper, which could irritate the rectal area even more.
Hemorrhoid treatment at home That You Can Try
A lot of people who have suffered from hemorrhoids at some point in their life have realized the wonderful effects petroleum jelly in reducing the symptoms of hemorrhoids, as well as in shrinking it. Simply apply this cream to the rectum, but ensure that the area is clean prior to application. You can also use Zinc Oxide as an alternative by dabbing it with the use of cotton balls onto the affected area.
