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.

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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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