External Hemorrhoids Treatment
External hemorrhoids are visible and occur outside the anus. They are basically skin covered veins that are swollen. Sometimes they appear blue, but if they are tender and hurt than they turn red. Thrombosed external hemorrhoids will contain a blood clot, these are extremely painful and are a firm and tender mass. If you feel that you have hemorrhoids, but have never been diagnosed be sure to see a doctor to rule out any more serious conditions.
External hemorrhoids are usually the more painful type. Internal ones can bleed, but generally do not hurt unless they prolapse. If you are looking for external hemorrhoids relief you have come to the right place.
Treatment for external hemorrhoids
Most hemorrhoids will respond to home treatments, but there are also a variety of office based treatments available including super freezing, laser and pph surgery, and traditional hemorrhoidectomies. Generally speaking it is always best to try to resolve hemorrhoids at home with home treatments and lifestyle changes before doing surgeries.
While there is no way to cure external hemorrhoids in the same way you can cure an infection with antibiotics, both they symptoms and the underlying causes are treatable.
There are four basic steps for treating for pain relief.
- Take a non NSAID pain reliever such as Tylenol
- Apply a cream or wipe such as Preperation H or Tucks
- Apply a cold compress
- Take sitz baths. (Soak the anal area in hot water)
Once you have addressed the pain issues of the hemorrhoids it is time to address the cause. Hemorrhoids can be caused by several factors. Sitting for long periods of time, straining during bowel movements, and pregnancy can all cause hemorrhoids to form.
In the case of pregnancy the hemorrhoids usually resolve themselves after the baby is born, but when it comes to regularity and exercise there are lifestyle changes that you can easily implement that will help your hemorrhoid to not return.
One of the most important things you can do to promote good digestive health is to follow a high fiber diet and drink plenty of water. While you are adjusting to a high fiber diet (and you should add these foods gradually) using a stool softener may help your hemorrhoids to heal.
Another thing you can do is get up and move around a bit during your work day. Sitting for 6 to 8 hours at a stretch isn’t good for anyone.
Effective external hemorrhoids treatments can be fairly easy. Just follow the above advice and your hemorrhoid should go away in a minimal amount of time.
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Filed under Hemorroid Relief by on Oct 22nd, 2009. 
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