subject: Common Causes And Treatments Of Hemorrhoids [print this page] Hemorrhoids will often rupture and bleed when you strain to have a bowel movement. Surgery is a common treatment but one that can have several side effects, including persistent pain. Addressing the issue of constipation and hard dry stool is a good natural hemorrhoid relief alternative
It is a long held standard that the human body needs about 64 ounces of water each day for proper hydration. Nevertheless, you may be a tad confused by soda manufacturers who claim their product is extremely hydrating.
These advertisements and claims are bases on recent USDA studies. The problem is these studies are a bit misleading, the USDA did not ever say soda was proper hydration. The study says people often get their necessary fluids from soda. Furthermore, these people were not suffering from dehydration symptoms and were not questioned about any potential bowel problems.
According to surveys, 30% of the general population suffers from constipation at any given time. We can blame modern foods, decreased physical activity during our workdays and our reliance on caffeine to get us up and going every day.
The problem with modern food is it is nothing like vegetables or fruit. Highly processed food will not give you the fiber and water that you can get in fruits and vegetables, both of which are important to healthy bowel movements.
Foods highest in fiber according to the Linus Pauling Institute are beans, lentils and peas, bran, prunes and Asian Pears. You might think it takes a long time for those foods to provide hemorrhoid relief, but they will soften your stools almost immediately, which means you will have less pain and less bleeding during bowel movements.
Piles or hemorrhoids outside the body are generally the most painful. When the anus itself or the skin around it is irritated painful itching usually ensues indicating that the location of your hemorrhoid is outside.
The most common creams for hemorrhoids found in drugstores are composed of petrolatum or petroleum jelly. Many will include witch hazel because it is a natural anti-inflammatory and astringent.
In Ayurvedic, medicine Neem extract was traditionally prescribed for hemorrhoid relief. You may also find relief from herbal remedies such as slippery elm, horse chestnut, white oak bark and aloe.
Using petroleum jelly will relieve external hemorrhoid itch temporarily however if used on an ongoing basis it can lead to excessive dryness. Petroleum can clog the pores in the area as well which may lead to additional irritation, rashes and bumps.
The active ingredients in homeopathic remedies are completely safe for hemorrhoid relief, as the components are very low in concentrations. These remedies can be taken orally or sprayed under the tongue for pain relief and inflammation. Of course, each remedy will vary depending upon the ingredients.
Heal your hemorrhoids naturally and stop straining! You will be much happier.
