subject: The Naked Truth About Hemorrhoids [print this page] However, when the occurrence of hemorrhoids cannot be avoided, a number of conservative treatments such as increasing dietary fiber intake, oral fluids, sitz baths, and rest are undertaken for reducing the swelling of hemorrhoidal veins. Moreover, topical agents and suppositories are also used for improving the local symptoms of hemorrhoids. Correspondingly, a number of procedures such as rubber band litigation, scherotherapy, and cautery have been used for the treatment of hemorrhoids as well. For severe cases though, surgical procedures such as hemorrhoidectomy, transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization, and stapled hemorrhoidectomy are recommended.
