Hemorrhoid Cures

First off let me tell you there is no magical pill that will deliver a hemorrhoid cure.  There are however, several steps that you can take that will give you relief from pain and the ability to greatly reduce flare ups.

What are hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are simply blood filled sacs (which everyone has) that get swollen and irritated.  There are different degrees of hemorrhoids with some being more difficult to treat than others.   Some of the symptoms of hemorrhoids include lumps at the anus, itchiness, redness, and pain, and rectal bleeding.  Hemorrhoids themselves are not dangerous, but other diseases can look like hemorrhoids.  So if you have hemorrhoidal symptoms be sure to see your doctor.

Hemorrhoid cures

With hemorrhoids the best you can generally do is to treat the ones that exist and take steps to keep the new ones from forming.  This is the closest to a curing hemorrhoids that you are going to get.

Let’s look at some natural home treatments that are available and very effective.

• Use cold compresses or ice to reduce pain and swelling
• Take warm baths (sitz baths) to soothe and keep the area clean
• Take fiber supplements and/or cold liver oil to keep regular

These three steps will help a great deal in treating and healing most hemorrhoids.  Here are some other steps you can take at home.

Use over the counter medications like Preparation H or Tucks which have vasoconstrictors (reduce swelling) and analgesics (for pain).   Take Tylenol (not NSAIDS like Advil) for pain and discomfort.

By following the above steps, most hemorrhoids will heal themselves in time.   Once you get rid of the pain it is time to focus on keeping your hemorrhoids from coming back.  The most important thing to do here is to develop healthy bowel habits, because constipation and straining are the number one cause of hemorrhoids.

You will want to add fiber to your diet, but do it gradually, otherwise you can get gas.  Good sources of fiber rich foods include beans, vegetables, whole grains and fruits.   You should should for 25 grams of fiber a day.   If you are having trouble getting it in you can always add high fiber cereal or supplements.

Another thing that you can do to promote good digestive health and help prevent hemorrhoids is to get up and move around.  This is especially important if you have a job that requires a lot of sitting.  Try to stand up at least once an hour or two.  This will go a long way to curing your hemorrhoids.

Other Hemorrhoid Information

• Hemorrhoid Symptoms Can Disappear With Proper Treatments and Cures | Newsreel Network .com
• Natural Alternatives to Banding Hemorrhoids | TheHealthCareArticles.com

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