subject: Relieving Constipation is a Quick and Easy Hemorrhoid Cure For Many People [print this page] Relieving Constipation is a Quick and Easy Hemorrhoid Cure For Many People
Constipation or straining when you use the toilet is one of the biggest contributors to internal and external hemorrhoids. Increasing the ease with which you go to the bathroom is one of the first problems you have to address when trying to cure hemorrhoids.
One such remedy is dried figs. Take a few dried figs and soak them in a glass of water overnight. When you get up in the morning, drink the water in which the figs were soaking before you have breakfast. Then eat the figs. This is a very popular method of relieving constipation.
The most popular remedy is probably pysllium husks found in OTC remedies like Metamusil. Psyllium is used to provide fiber and bulk to ease constipation. Be sure to drink plenty of water when you use psyllium. Also drink more water throughout the day. Constipation is often caused by simple dehydration.
Black cumin seeds are another effective hemorrhoid treatment. Black cumin seeds have been used to treat a wide variety of maladies including indigestion and diarrhea. You will combine a tablespoon of roasted black cumin seeds with an equal amount of unroasted black cumin seeds. Pulverize them into a powder in coffee grinder. Mix the powder in eight ounces of water and drink. Eating a banana along with this mixture at night can also help relieve insomnia.
Any natural preparation to relieve constipation can easily be overdone and induce diarrhea. Diarrhea is just as irritating to hemorrhoids as constipation so go easy. Some natural treatments take time to become effective especially if you are chronically constipated. They aren't like taking a commercial laxative that works overnight. If you get impatient and increase your dosages too quickly, you may suddenly find yourself spending a lot time in the bathroom.
Many times your hemorrhoids will disappear by themselves. But once you get them you are more likely to get them again. When that happens, it is to your advantage to begin treating them as soon as possible. Using natural remedies can help prevent the need for more extensive and expensive hemorrhoid treatments.
