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The great interest in remedies for piles indicate that millions of people are affected by this problem. However, many feel shy to discuss the problem and for this reason try to find out what they can do to solve the problem from home.This article will take a look at important measures sufferers can take at home including diet, over the counter creams, and natural, herbal, remedies. Finally we discuss the matter of surgery and when it is recommended.A High Fibre DietA key to managing hemorrhoids is avoiding constipation and hard stools which increase the pain and bleeding with bowel movements. How can this done? By means of a high fibre diet. 30-35 grams of high fibre is recommended as a daily intake.Obviously this requires self-discipline and the establishing of a regimen where high fibre foods are included in the daily diet. With the grand variety of high fibre foods available though, this should not present such a huge challenge.Here are some suggestions:beans | blackberries, | brown rice | chickpeas | dried figs | fruits | kidney beans | lentils | oat bran cereals | pears | pinto beans | prunes | raspberries | vegetables | whole grainsOver The Counter CreamsIf only it were as easy as getting a cream over the counter at your local pharmacy and using it at home. Regretfully, many users find these creams quite ineffective. There are a few though that seem to work for the majority. They are:Zinc Oxide Cream | Calmoseptine Ointment | Hydrocortisone Cream (hydrocortisone 1%/pramoxine hydrochloride 1%)These preparations primarily help with reducing or stopping skin irritation and itching.The Natural ApproachThe herb Aloe Ferox is a gentle remedy for constipation and acts as a natural stool softener. Dandelion can have a positive effect on the liver and digestive system.Carminitives is the name of a herbal group which contain volatile oils that expel gas from the intestinal tract. Purple Passionflower, True Passionflower, Maypop, Wild Passion Vine and Wild Apricot are all names for Passiflora Incarnata, a herb that eases muscle tension in the bowels and gives much sought after relief from hemorrhoids.If you want to do further research on natural herbal remedies for piles and see where you can obtain them just do a search on Google using the words "herbs for hemorrhoids" (be sure to include the quotes before and after).When Should Surgery Be Considered?Surgery is the exception rather than the rule nowadays when it comes to treatment piles. Often times an individual gets worried when they see blood after a bowel movement and this prompts them to consult with a doctor who will often carry out an internal examination.There are certain procedures that can be carried out in the doctor's office. Rubber-Band Ligation is one procedure that seems to have good results with many patients. It involves putting a band at the base of the hemorrhoid to stop the blood supply which causes the hemorrhoid to shrivel and disappear. It can take between two and seven days.The shrivelled hemorrhoid and band are then simply eliminated with normal bowel movements. What's impressive about Rubber Band Ligation is the success rate which stands at between 60-80%.If procedures like Rubber-Band Ligation fail, then surgery may be the next option, although this can be rare. It may be necessary if there are more advanced health problems such as acutely thrombosed external hemorrhoids, or chronic hemorrhoid conditions that do not respond to anything else.This situation is rare and most times patients respond to conservative remedies for hemorrhoids.What have you gleaned from the foregoing? Perhaps the main point is that people who suffer with piles really don't need to keep putting up with the pain and discomfort. There are a number of options available and some can be done in the privacy of one's own home. It depends of course on just how serious the condition is but even then, simple steps can make a huge difference.Probably the first step to take is increase daily fibre. You may want to try one of the creams recommended above from your local pharmacy. Alternatively, you may prefer a holistic approach and use one of the natural herbal remedies.There are many remedies for piles but as with all things health related, every person is an individual and can respond differently to various treatments so a period of experimentation is often needed before the ideal is found.
