As a first measure, the doctor may well suggest some at home treatments for hemorrhoids and piles to bring some relief from the symptoms. Patients are instructed to run a warm bath or sitz bath several times a day in plain, warm water for about ten minutes. If it works, then this should help to relieve some of the swelling and inflamation. The application of ice packs is recommended also to bring relief to the affected area. If constipation is very acute then the use of petroleum jelly may be suggested as it will help the stool to slide out more easily. The application of over the counter cortisone and hemorrhoidal creams and suppositories sometimes offer fast-acting but temporary relief. One of the best ways of managing the symptoms of hemorrhoids is by establishing healthier bowel movement. Medical procedures are usually a last resort if all else fails and there are five types commonly used; the rubber band ligation, injection sclerotherapy, infrared photocoagulation, laser coagulation and hemorrhoidectomy.

The doctor can put a special rubber band around the hemorrhoid and it cuts off the blood supply to it. This is known as rubber band ligation and I have to say, it does not sound very nice.

Injection sclerotherapy injects a chemical solution to the mucous membrane near the hemorrhoid to initiate the closure of the veins, which in turn shrinks the hemorrhoids.

Infrared and laser coagulation is basically the process of infrared radiation or laser in coagulating or dilating the veins of the hemorrhoids for them to shrink.

Lastly, hemorrhoidectomy is the procedure that involves the surgical removal of the hemorrhoid groups in the anal canal. Surgical and invasive hemorrhoid treatment is usually recommended when the affected area is large and that it already puts the patient under excruciating pain or with cases that necessitates the drainage of the hemorrhoids. Also, procedures like hemorrhoidectomy are recommended as the best treatment for prolapsed hemorrhoid as well as thrombosed external hemorrhoid.

In most cases, this condition heals in about a week or two. Hence, it seldom causes serious or life-threatening but it definitely requires immediate treatment. Try to have a high fibre diet and include plenty of fruit as this will go a long way to avoiding hemorrhoids in the first place. Unfortunately, some people will have to elect for urgent medical care to cure the problem of swollen veins in and around the anus. It cannot be emphasised enough that if you are a sufferer with hemorrhoids or piles you seek medical advice.

They may also be encouraged to try some forms of fiber supplement to hasten bowel movement. Patients may also be instructed to use topical medications and conventional oral drugs to reduce the itchiness and swelling of the blood vessels.

With severe cases, surgery is sought as the best hemorrhoid treatment in finding remedy to enlarged and excruciatingly painful hemorrhoid cases. Hemorrhoids are know to cause a lot of pain and discomfort to sufferers and this can cause severe pain when passing a stool. It is important to seek immediate treatment because the longer it is left, the worse the condition will get.

Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen may be recommended to bring relief to some hemorrhoid symptoms but these drugs were discovered to encourage bleeding. Topical ointments and suppositories have long provided quick relief to hemorrhoid cases. However, they only offer short-term relief and may even alleviate the symptoms due to their possible side-effects. With that, home hemorrhoid treatment remedies are seen as the safest and practically the best hemorrhoid treatment. Not only are they effective, they offer long-term relief and treatment solutions that are less abrasive and interruptive to your daily life.

The use of over the counter drugs and chemicals, alone, does not ensure thorough hemorrhoid treatment as they are only intended to manage its symptoms. To ensure best results, try some of the best hemorrhoid treatment solutions that you can conveniently do right at your home. You can improve hemorrhoids in two ways; by striving for soft and easy bowel movement and by oiling the inner-workings of your body.

The passage of hard stools basically strangulates the already swollen and inflamed blood vessels in your colon or rectum. Simply softening the stool will go a long way to relieving the pain and suffering. Say good bye to your huffing and puffing during your normal bowel movement. Some high fibre fruits and drinks are brilliant when it comes to giving you softer stools in the first place. Try bananna based smoothies as part of your diet. On the other hand, you also have to hasten your body’s digestive processes as your way of oiling up your body’s natural functions. Using simple changes in how you go about life, such as avoiding sitting too long in one place, can help to reduce pressure on the anal region.

You do not need to fall for the myth that the more expensive a treatment is the better it will be. This does not always follow. The important thing is that it effectively brings relief to your hemorrhoid condition. There are so many companies offering drugs claiming to offer fast relief from hemorrhoids or piles today, but people are more aware of the risks associated with them and are searching for more natural cures. Drugs and various potions can be expensive in themselves and any benefits gained can sometimes be short-lived. Don’t despair because there are so many good natural treatments available to choose from today.

There are a number of health supplements that incorporate the bowel movement benefits of a variety of natural ingredients such as butcher’s broom, cayenne pepper, red sage, vitamin E and other herbs and vitamins to offer cost-effective and long-term solutions to improving your hemorrhoid symptoms.

The 3 traditional medical management goals of hemorrhoid treatment include relieving the symptoms, arresting the worsening of the condition and preventing the recurrence of the condition. To these goals, we would add preemptive prevention of the onset of hemorrhoids based on the old adage that prevention is better than cure.

In traditional medical circles, there are 4 stages of prognosis; immediate admittance to hospital where malignancy is suspected, possible admittance where there is acute pain (e.g. thrombosed external hemorrhoids and internal but thrombosed and prolapsed hemorrhoids), outpatient treatment (e.g. grade 1 or 2 hemorrhoids); intensive investigation (e.g. where conditions other than hemorrhoids is surmised).

The majority of people are comfortable going along this conventional path of hemorrhoid treatment. Well and good, if it has helped them. As big pharmaceutical companies and hospitals typically do provide good medical solutions, we are not total skeptics of the mainstream route. Having said that, many mainstream remedies do have side effects, some of which are not made known to us. Sometimes this is on the basis that the side effects are statistically acceptable. At other times, the doctor is just focused on the immediate goal of curing your current condition.

Accordingly, our approach is always to examine alternative treatment together with conventional medicine. This is even more so if the alternative treatment has these characteristics; is natural, has been tried and tested by fellow sufferers and works even for those who have undergone established healthcare treatment. One such alternative to hemorrhoid treatment is the H Miracle.

Apart from conventional and alternative treatment, there are many things that you can do for yourself to avoid becoming a hemorrhoid sufferer or if you are already one, to alleviate your discomfort and prevent a worsening of the condition.

Healthy Lifestyle as a Habit

Adopt this simple way of life – the balanced diet! Clichéd as it may sound but it is an irrefutable truth.

Excessive straining due to constipation, often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, is a major cause of piles. Accordingly, a major lifestyle objective should then be to ensure regular bowel movements comprising soft but bulky stools. With some effort, this can be accomplished simply by including in our daily diet t least 30 gm of insoluble fiber found in fruits and leafy vegetables. Add to that 8 glasses of fluids. Fluids, unfortunately, do not include those with alcohol and caffeine content!

Where these efforts do not yield quick results, you may also take plant-based fiber supplements. Methyl cellulose (extracted from vegetables) is highly effective. Sold under trade names like Citrucel or WillPowder, it passes through the the digestive system undigested and absorbs large amounts of water to produce a bulkier but easily expelled stool. Psyllium (sold under the brand Metamucil) is another effective vegetable-based supplement which acts similarly to produce bulky and smooth faeces.

If you are already suffering from hemorrhoids or is recovering from hemorrhoids after conventional medical procedures, the daily regime of a balanced diet is an imperative step in your hemorrhoid treatment and recovery.

Home Treatment

To those for whom hemorrhoids is a perpetual headache, what follows is a set of perianal hygiene procedures which would help you greatly if it becomes second nature. Perianal alludes to the tissues in the vicinity of the anus. After passing motion, these are essential steps to note:

• Do not use with perfumes or dyes

• Do not rub the anal region

– clean with the shower or bidet

– gently pat dry with a towel

• Blot dry the anus with

– damp toilet tissue

– baby wipes

– moistened mini-towels e.g. TUCKS Medicated Pads

– cleansing agents e.g. Balneol Hygienic Cleansing Lotion.

For pain and itch relief in hemorrhoid treatment, try one or all of the following:

• Apply ice (10-minute duration) several times a day

• Alternately apply a warm compress (10-20 minute duration)

• Apply moist heat (using warm towels – tip: use a microwave) a few times a day

• Soak the anal area in warm water (15 minute duration) several times a day

• Take a sitz bath (i.e. warm tub of water with a tablespoon of salt added)

• Apply hemorrhoidal creams or petroleum jelly (e.g. Preparation H)

Other relief methods:

• Rest in bed – relieves pressure on the inflamed hemorrhoids

• Avoid standing or sitting for prolonged periods

• Minimise lifting heavy things

• Wear loose cotton underwear to prevent moisture formation

• Do NOT use the famed doughnut tire cushion – by restricting blood flow, it magnifies swelling!

• Exercise regularly – just brisk walking is fine too

• However busy you are, discharge your bowels as soon as the urge occurs.

Self-help is an essential part of hemorrhoid treatment. But it is VERY IMPORTANT TO NOTE that whenever any of the medicinal products mentioned above are used for piles relief, you should seek the advice of the pharmacist at the pharmacy where you make your purchase or your personal physician. This is especially if you have cardiovascular problems, hypertension, thyroid disease, diabetes, urination difficulties caused by prostate gland enlargement or you are recently taking any prescription medicine.