subject: Varied Treatments Of Hemorrhoids [print this page] Hemorrhoids are inflamed and swollen veins around the anus or in the lower rectum. There are two types of hemorrhoids: internal, which develop in the lower rectum and external, which develop under the skin around the anus. Internal hemorrhoids cause pain, discomfort, and anal itching. The most common symptom of hemorrhoids are bleeding in stool, painful swelling, or a hard lump around the anus, itching and irritation. It is to be noted that hemorrhoids are not life threatening diseases. They go away within a few days with proper treatment.
Home Treatment for Hemorrhoids
This disease can be cured even at home by simple diet and lifestyle changes. Try to eat a high-fiber diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Fiber diet can make stools softer and easier to pass. Drink 8-10 glasses of water. Sitting in a tub of warm water for few minutes many times a day is also helpful. several times a day. Exercise regularly to prevent constipation.
Anti Hemorrhoids Drugs
You don't need to take prescription for anti hemorrhoids drugs. There are over-the-counter creams and suppositories and foams which temporarily relieve the pain and itching of hemorrhoids. These treatments when used for a long time can damage the skin. They should only be used for a short time.
Medical Treatment
If at-home treatments and over the counter drugs do not relieve symptoms, proper medical attention is needed. The treatments include rubber band ligation, where a special rubber band is placed around the base of the hemorrhoid. The band cuts off circulation, causing the hemorrhoid to shrink. This is only done by a doctor. In the Sclerotherapy treatment, the doctor injects a chemical solution into the blood vessel to shrink the swollen part. In Infrared coagulation, heat is used to shrink the hemorrhoid tissue.
Large external hemorrhoids that do not respond to other treatments can be surgically removed.
