subject: Relieving Your Hemorrhoids Fast And Effectively In As Little As 48 Hours [print this page] Relieving Your Hemorrhoids Fast And Effectively In As Little As 48 Hours
Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen blood vessels that cause he mucous membranes of the lower rectum or anus to protrude. When the projectipon is above the inside opening of the anus, it is referred to as an internal hemorrhoid. This tends to be painful and causes bleeding wth bowel movements. Hemorrhoids that appear outside the anal openning are called external hemorrhoids, these do not usually cause bleeding with bowel movements, but may cause discomfort. Generally hemorrhoids affect people with sedentary lifestyles, as well as people who eat too many dairy products and constipating protein and starch. The problem may also be due to diarrhea and the overuse of laxatives, poor circulation, putrefaction of old waste matter and straning to defecate. Pregnant women are especially suseptible, and are advised to avoid constipation foods for this reason.Treatments1) Eat a high fiber diet, get sufficient exercise and drink lots of water - this will all help in softening the stool.2) Magnesium and Vitamin C will also help in loosening and softening the stool.3) Aloe vera juice is great for soothing the alimentary canal.4) Horse chestnut extract has been reported to reduce hemorrhoid symptoms. The leaves, bark and seeds of horse chestnut tree contain aecsin, a compound that helps block enzymes that weaken veins even when applied externally. Plus dabbing horse chestnut tea on hemorrhoids can be soothing as well as strengthening. First, make some horse chestnut tea (available at health food stores) according to the package directions, then soak a small, soft cloth with the cooled liquid and apply it after each bowel movement.5) Add epson salt to your bath and this will help reduce the swelling of hemorrhoids.6) Try psyllium husk - Studies have shown that the fastest, most efffective way to get the fiber necessary to help shrink hemorrhoids is to mix to heaping teaspoons of psyllium powder in a large glass of water and drink it daily.These are just several ways that will help you with your hemorrhoids. Using the natural approach to cure hemorrhoids is always advised as spending money on creams, ointments, suppositories and pills can be pretty expensive after a while. All these things just treat the symptoms. The key to eliminating your hemorroids are to shrink those swollen vessels and in time this will help you deal with the burning, itching, and pain that comes with having hemorrhoids.
