subject: Curing The Hurt Of Painful Hemorrhoids [print this page] Hemorrhoids are a common and very frustrating problem. Hemorrhoids by themselves are rarely serious, however, they may be a cover up for other medical problems that are more serious, such as, colon or rectal cancer. Therefore, being seen by your physician and getting an accurate diagnosis is most necessary.
The first step to curing hemorrhoids is first easing the symptoms. Keeping the area clean and maintaining a healthy diet can help calm the painful hemorrhoids. Most additional discomfort comes from constipation, a good diet of fiber, fruits and veggies can lessen the pressure. In addition to cleaning the area, warm sitz baths and heating pads have been known to also relieve the swelling and itching.
When treatment is required, you should do the following to help minimize the pain and any possible infection of the hemorrhoids. Sit in a hot tub of water for 10 to 20 minutes, also known as a sitz bath. Keep the anal area clean, by using a mild soap. Only dab the area after having a bowel movement. Do not use harsh rubbing of the area. Keep the hemorrhoids and anal area dry. You may use a talcum powder and some tissue to help absorb the moisture.
Witch hazel is a soothing form of astringent that eases the pain of pile bruising, another name for bruising of the hemorrhoids. When using Witch hazel hemorrhoids will be relieved of the painful swelling involved and once again the afflicted individual will be able to sit down with less discomfort and overall pain.
Pregnancy can often bring on hemorrhoids pain, unfortunately if you are suffering during your pregnancy, it will only get worse during labor. The best, natural way to deal with hemorrhoids pain during and immediately after pregnancy is a sitz bath. Fill your bathtub with a few inches of water as hot as you can stand it, you can use a soothing herb like chamomile in it, and then sit in the tub until the hemorrhoids pain has lessened or gone away. Doing this at times the pain is not too bad will help prevent a really painful episode.
There are a number of natural remedies on the market to help with hemorrhoids pain. Some of them are designed to help with the pain only, making life more comfortable, while others work to get rid of the swelling. Calmovil is an all natural supplement that will help to insure proper blood flow, putting an end to the swelling and inflammation and thereby alleviating hemorrhoids pain.
