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Natural Cures for Hemorrhoids

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Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. It is a common problem, which while painful is not usually serious. Internal hemorrhoids are veins swollen within the canal; external hemorrhoids swell near the opening of the anus. Often patients have both internal and external hemorrhoids. Often people misspell this conditions as hemroids and hemeroids while searching for natural hemorrhoid treatment.

Causes of Hemorrhoids

Excess pressure on the veins in the pelvic, rectal and anal canals causes hemorrhoids.

Tissue inside the anus fills with blood to aid in bowel movements. Extra straining from constipation or other bowel movement problems can cause the veins in these tissues to swell or stretch, very similar to varicose veins.

Pregnant women often develop hemorrhoids in the later stages of pregnancy from the increased pressure on the pelvic area’s blood vessels. Straining during labor can make hemorrhoids worse as well.

Obesity and being overweight can also increase the pressure in the anal canal or pelvic areas.

Symptoms of Hemorrhoids

Internal hemorrhoids may cause bright red streaks of blood during bowel movement or on toilet paper. Often the hemorrhoids may cause the veins to bulge out of the anus, which may cause mucus to pass with the bowel movement.

In external hemorrhoids, the blood may clot or lump during bowel movements.
Rectal bleeding may be a symptom of other medical conditions, including color or rectal cancer. So it is important to seek medical treatment if bleeding occurs.

Treatment for Hemorrhoids

In many cases, especially in external hemorrhoids; the treatment may include more fiber, more water and over the counter ointments or creams to stop itching or reduce swelling.

For internal hemorrhoids, the same treatments may be recommended along with stool softeners.

In more severe cases, surgery may be recommended to remove the hemorrhoids. In this case, general or spinal anesthesia is administered before incisions are made in the tissue around the hemorrhoid. The veins are tied off to prevent bleeding, and the hemorrhoid is removed. The surgeon can use a scalpel, laser or cauterizing tool to remove the hemorrhoid.

Natural Cures for Hemorrhoids

The most effective natural treatments for hemorrhoids center on regular and well managed bowel habits. This includes a diet rich in high-fiber foods, especially grain and vegetable fibers. Drinking ample water on a daily basis is also essential to maintaining balanced bowel habits. Exercise and proper posture will help alleviate the strain on the pelvic and anal areas. Additionally, natural colon cleanse products that contain psyllium fiber can significantly help to cleanse the colon, and free up bowel movements more, which reduces strain.

Wearing restrictive clothing can also increase the irritation of external hemorrhoids.

Hygienic changes that reduce the irritation and friction in the anal area will also aid in the natural treatment of hemorrhoids. Wipes designed for anal hygiene are good substitutes for toilet paper, but the wipes should be used gently and without scrubbing or rubbing the area.

Prolonged sitting or excess straining during bowel movements will increase the likelihood of hemorrhoids; so limiting time on the toilet will aid in natural hemroids treatment.

Avoiding soda, citrus fruit and juices and beer and wine have been recommended as natural remedies and healing methods by lowering the acid ph balance of stools. Coffee and other caffeinated beverage increase flatulence, which can create anal skin sensitivity.

Article Last Modified Saturday, October 17, 2009

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