Hemorrhoid Treatment – The Natural Way

Posted on November 19, 2009
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Conventional vs Alternative Treatment

The 3 conventional health management goals of hemorrhoid treatment include relieving the symptoms, arresting the worsening of the condition and preventing the recurrence of the condition. In addition to these goals, we would include pre-emptive prevention of the onset of hemorrhoids.

In conventional medical circles, there are 4 stages of prognosis; immediate admittance to hospital where malignancy is suspected, possible admittance where there is acute intense (e.g. thrombosed external hemorrhoids and internal but thrombosed and prolapsed hemorrhoids), outpatient treatment (e.g. grades 1 or 2 hemorrhoids); extensive investigation (e.g. where conditions other than hemorrhoids is surmised).

The majority of people habitually choose this conventional option of hemorrhoid treatment. Well and good, if it helps them. We are not full-blown skeptics of big pharmaceutical companies and hospitals as we believe they generally do provide good medical care. Be that as it may, many conventional remedies do have side effects, some of which are not made known to us on the basis that they are statistically acceptable.

Consequently, our approach has always been to examine alternative treatment together with conventional medicine. This is especially so if the alternative treatment has these characteristics; is natural, has been tried and tested by fellow sufferers and helps even for those who have undergone conventional healthcare treatment. One such alternative to hemorrhoid treatment is the H Miracle.

Traditional and alternative treatments aside, there are a variety of DIY routines that you can practise to prevent hemorrhoid affliction. These same measures become even more critical if you are already suffering from it. They will relieve your discomfort and prevent worsening of the condition.

Healthy Lifestyle

Foster this easy style of living – the balanced diet! Clichéd but nevertheless, true.

A major cause of hemorrhoids is excessive straining due to constant bouts of constipation. Under the circumstances, an important lifestyle goal should then be to achieve regular bowel movements comprising soft but bulky faeces. This is easily achieved. Just ensure that our diet includes at least 30 gm of insoluble fiber found in fruits and leafy vegetables and by drinking 8 glasses of fluid. Fluids, despite our optimism, do not include those with alcohol and caffeine content!

The balanced diet normally works fairly quickly. But if your bowel demands are very urgent, you may consider taking plant-based fiber supplements. Sold under trade names like Citrucel or WillPowder, methyl cellulose is very effective. They pass through the intestines undigested and absorbs large amounts of water to produce a bulkier but softer stool. Psyllium (made from seeds of the plant Plantago ovata and sold under the brands Metamucil and Fybogel) is another suitable supplement which acts similarly to facilitate bowel motion.

The daily goal of a properly-balanced diet is an imperative step in your hemroid treatment and recovery. This is regardless of whether you are already suffering from hemorrhoids or is recovering from hemorrhoids after traditional medical procedures.

Self-Treatment at Home

For those currently suffering from hemorrhoids, the following perianal hygiene routines should become second nature. Perianal refers to the tissues surrounding the anal region. After passing motion, these are essential steps to note:

• Avoid soaps with perfumes or dyes

• Do not rub the anal region

– use the shower or bidet to clean

– pat dry gently with a towel

• Blot dry the anus with

– damp toilet tissue

– baby wipes

– pre-moistened towelettes e.g. TUCKS Medicated Pads

– cleansing agents e.g. Balneol Hygienic Cleansing Lotion.

For pain and itch relief in hemorrhoid treatment, try one or all of the following:

• Apply ice (10-minute duration) several times a day

• Alternately apply a warm compress (10-20 minute duration)

• Apply moist heat (using warm towels – tip: use a microwave) a few times a day

• Sit the anal area in warm water (15 minute duration) a few times a day

• Take a sitz bath (i.e. warm salted water)

• Apply hemorrhoidal creams or petroleum jelly (e.g. Preparation H)

Other relief methods:

• Rest in bed – relieves pressure on the inflamed hemorrhoids

• Refrain standing or sitting for prolonged periods

• Refrain lifting heavy things

• Wear loose cotton underwear to prevent moisture formation

• Do NOT use the famed doughnut ring cushion – by restricting blood flow, it aggravates swelling!

• Diligently exercise – just brisk walking is fine too

• However busy you are, discharge your bowels as soon as the urge occurs.

Self-help is an inevitable part of hemorrhoid treatment. However, this is an IMPORTANT NOTE. Whenever any of the medicinal products mentioned above are used for hemorrhoid relief, you should consult the pharmacist at the pharmacy where you make your purchase or your personal physician. This is particularly critical if you have heart disease, hypertension, thyroid disease, diabetes, urination difficulties caused by prostate gland enlargement or you are currently taking any prescription medicine.

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