Hemorrhoids are embarrassing to talk about and hard to live with because they really are uncomfortable and hurt.  Thankfully they are not a serious condition for most people, just exceptionally annoying.   When you are looking for a hemorrhoid remedy that works you want to start at the beginning.   Do the easy things first and then move on from there if you are not getting results.

Hemorrhoid home remedies:

There are many low cost and free things that you can do at home to treat your hemorrhoids.  Before I go into them, I want to remind you to get seen by a doctor if you are unsure of what your symptoms are or if you have any rectal bleeding at all.

For immediate relief you will want to use one of the widely available hemorrhiod creams on the market.   These will help to alleviate your symptoms right away.  They are very effective.

Next use ice.  Ice is great at reducing swelling in tissue, which is exactly what you need.  To get the most out of this hemorrhiod natural remedy, apply the ice for 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off several times a day.  You will notice a huge increase in comfort very soon.

Finally, one of the best and easiest hemorrhoid remedies you can do at home is to take a sitz bath.  All that means is that you should soak your bottom in some warm water for about 15 minutes.  When you are done the sitz bath be sure to pat, not wipe, dry.   The bath will soothe the hemorrhoidal tissue and will help to keep the area clean which will aid healing.

Your next steps:

After you have reduced the inflamation and pain you will want to do what you can to help keep your hemorrhoids from returning.   The easiest way to do this is to eat a high fiber diet.  Why?  Because high fiber diets create soft stool and allow you to go to the bathroom without straining, and straining is the chief cause of hemorrhoids.

Other things that can help are drinking plenty of water and exercising.  I have also had a lot of success personally with taking 1 teaspoon of cod liver oil a day as an effective hemorrhoid home remedy.

What to do if your hemorrhoids are not responding:

For most people doing these steps will be enough to heal their hemorrhoids, but if yours are getting worse than you will need to see a doctor.  There are many surgical and non surgical options that can allow you to get relief from even the most stubborn hemorrhoids.

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