Natural Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, is a condition where veins around the anus are ruptured or swollen. Often there is an acute burning sensation, inflammation, and sometimes bloody stools. Treatment for severe piles may require surgical removal.
Today there are over 75 million Americans who have hemorrhoids. The most common cause is pregnancy, constipation, overweight, poor diet, lack of exercise, and excess strain to abdominal muscles.
Nowadays Americans spend thousands of dollars a year treating hemorrhoids with over the counter creams and prescriptions. Yet alternative methods to assist healing can be done at home with a natural hemorrhoid treatment. There are also natural remedies that can help prevent piles from occurring.
Most piles are short-lived and last 3 to 7 days. With a mild case of piles, a natural hemorrhoid treatment could lessen pain and inflammation, or eliminate the condition completely. With a change in diet and using natural therapies, drugs and surgery may be avoided.
There are several remedies for piles and more than one natural hemorrhoid treatment may be beneficial. Some remedies are internal while other natural hemorrhoid treatment are topical.
Lifestyle:
Many researchers agree that a sedentary lifestyle might contribute to hemorrhoids. A good prevention can include sufficient exercise that help strengthen abdominal muscles . Some studies show that even mild exercise can help with constipation.
Diet:
Studies show that a diet high in fiber may help prevent hemorrhoids. Good fiber sources to help treat piles are whole grains, fresh fruit, raw or fresh vegetables, root vegetables like radishes, turnips, and onions, and dried fruits such as figs, prunes raisins, or apricots. Dietary supplements like bran, flax seed, and psyllium seed may also be helpful. Other studies suggest that Jambul Fruit, Niranjan phal (China fruit), ginger, wheat Grass, and sesame seeds can assist in reliving piles.
Avoid refined, low fiber foods, and acid forming foods such as caffeine and sugar. Don’t overeat, keep meals small. Drink plenty of healthy liquids like juices and mineral water.
Herbs:
There are many herbs that may help with a natural hemorrhoid treatment. Although it is recommended to get advice from an herbal consultant or health professional before taking certain herbs.
Bowel and colon cleanser: Cascara Sagrada, fennel seed, butternut bark, licorice root, and rhubarb
Anti-inflammatory: Comfrey, Aloe Vera, alfalfa, garlic
Fiber rich sources: Aloe Vera, psyllium husk, slippery elm, Pau de Arco bark, flax seed, fenugreek
Other herbs that may be helpful are Yerba Mate, horse chestnut, butcher’s broom, evening primrose oil, chlorella, aloe, liquid chlorophyll, ginko biloba, and grape seed extract.
Vitamins:
Some vitamins that may be helpful are Vitamin C, bromelain, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E.
Topical Applications and Compresses:
Suggested herbs to use externally are Calendula ointment, comfrey root, wild yam, cranesbill, witch hazel, horsetail, elderberry, butcher’s broom. Ice packs may also relieve symptoms.
Other Methods for Natural Hemorrhoid Treatments:
Baths: Alternate hot and cold water to stimulate circulation or relax in warm salt water for at least 10 minutes.
Cold water compresses
Put feet on a stool when sitting down on the toilet to ease strain.
