The question, “Can You Cure Hemorrhoids?” is a tough one to answer. A lot of that depends on what you mean by cure. If you mean can you treat hemorrhoids so that they go away and change your lifestyle so that they are unlikely to come back then that answer is, “Yes, you can cure hemorrhoids.”
How to cure hemorrhoids.
When you are looking at hemorrhoid cures, you need to be aware of what causes hemorrhoids in the first place. Most people get hemorrhoids because of straining during elimination of wastes. The rectal tissue fills with blood to help with bowel movements and when you regularly strain those tissues they weaken and cause hemorrhoids. What this means is that no matter how you treat them, you won’t be curing hemorrhoids unless you fix the straining (constipation) issue.
The best way to cure constipation is to eat between 25 and 30 grams of fiber a day. Fiber is miraculous. It makes you regular and if you eat enough fiber is will also help you to regulate your blood sugar and to maintain a healthy weight. Getting fiber in your diet is fairly easy. Eat fresh fruit and vegetables and whole grains and beans. If you are not eating a lot of fiber right now, you will want to build up gradually. Another great tip for staying regular is to take 1 teaspoon of cod liver oil a day. I know it sounds hokey, but it works. Eliminating constipation and creating regularity is the best way to cure internal hemorrhoids.
To cure external hemorrhoids you will want to follow the same steps as above, but because external hemorrhoids can be very painful and uncomfortable, you should also add a few more steps for instant relief.
One of the very best things you can do for pain relief is to put ice on the affected area. This will dramatically reduce the swelling and it works almost instantly. Taking Tylenol (not NSAIDS) will also help with pain. And even though the commercials are cheesy Preparation H and Tucks both have topical pain relievers and can really help a lot.
If you have hemorrhoid symptoms (especially bleeding) be sure to consult your doctor to eliminate other possible causes. No matter how you treat your hemorrhoids, it is very important to treat the underlying causes so that you reduce flare ups and can find a cure for hemorrhoids.
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