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How to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids

May 22nd, 2006 by admin
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1. What is a Hemorrhoid? What are Hemorrhoid Symptoms?

Hemorrhoids, hemmoroids, or hemmorrhoids... However you want to spell it, it is a nasty condition to be inflicted with. (The correct spelling is H-E-M-O-R-R-H-O-I-D-S, by the way.) A hemorrhoid is an abnormally swollen vein in the anus or rectum; you could compare it to a varicose vein on someone's leg. When a swollen vein becomes irritated, the surrounding membranes begin to swell, itch, burn, and bleed. Overall, hemorrhoids can be extremely painful. However, you may have a hemorrhoid for years and never have a single symptom.

There are two types: Internal hemorrhoids and External hemorrhoids.

Internal hemorrhoids generally go unnoticed because they are inside the rectum. If bleeding occurs, it is important to see your physician because it could be a sign of something more serious, such as colorectal cancer. External hemorrhoids are hemmorrhoids that you WILL feel. These cause itching, burning and pain. If the blood supply through the swollen vein becomes blocked, it will result in a clot being formed, which could cause a thrombosed hemorrhoid - an extremely painful condition that is hard, smooth and appears black or purple in color. It often feels like a growth coming from the anus. Your doctor can alleviate a thrombosed hemorrhoid with a tiny incision. Left alone, it could take a few weeks to go away - but if it hangs around for more than two weeks, see the doctor! It is important to realize that once you have had a hemorrhoid, it is very easy to get more of them because the veins have already been stretched.

2. The Cause of Hemorrhoids

Before hemorrhoids are eliminated, you must first figure out what is causing them.

Major causes include:

  • Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
  • Get more fiber!A deficiency of fiber in the diet.
  • Anal intercourse.
  • Frequent or severe coughing or sneezing.
  • Straining during bowel movements - usually associated with constipation or hard stools.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Sitting on the toilet for long periods of time.
  • Heavy lifting.
  • Childbirth.
Note: It is important to find the cause of the hemorrhoid and then to eliminate it otherwise the hemorrhoids will reoccur.

3. How to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids

There are two goals in the treatment of hemorrhoids; The first is to alleviate the symptoms of burning, itching, and pain. The second is to shrink the hemorrhoid itself.

Treating Hemorrhoid Symptoms:

  • Get some preperation-H!OTC pain medicine is helpful for treating hemorrhoid pain.
  • Aleve (naproxen sodium) is an anti-inflammatory that can relieve discomfort
  • Topical creams or suppositories work well for the itching and burning - Tronolane, Preparation H, Hemorid, and Tucks are all products that are available over the counter.

Treating the Hemorrhoid:

  • Topical medications (listed above) are useful in reducing irritation.
  • A Sitz Bath is a small tub specially designed to allow the soaking of hemorrhoids without taking a bath, they are available at most pharmacies. Soak the rectal area in hot water for 15-20 minutes, 3-4 times a day. (This will help relieve symptoms and aid shrinkage) (For more information on hemorrhoid treatments, see how to relieve hemorrhoids)

Hemorrhoid Prevention:

  • Reducing constipation is the best way to eliminate recurring hemorrhoids. (Find out how to use home remedies for constipation)
  • Use a bulk fiber supplement to soften stools and eliminate straining during bowel movements. This is only helpful if you do not already have a hemorrhoid because it may take several days for the fiber to take effect. It also helps to regulate bowel movements.
  • Cleanse the rectal area after every bowel movement.
*NOTE: If your hemorrhoids do not begin to improve within 3-4 days, consult your physician. There are other medical issues that share the same signs and symptoms, such as bowel infection and inflammatory bowel disease. Some of our readers suggest Venapro hemorrhoid relief.
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  1. January 27th, 2012 at 12:45 pm    Amy Says:

    I had a thrombosed external hemorroid and was in tremendous pain. It was the size of a walnut. I purchased Hydrocortisone and applied 3-4x’s a day. I also took ibuprophen 2 x’s a day 3 tablets of 200 mg each. Once in the morning and once at night. To my surprise the hemorroid decresed in size within one day an did not hurt or itch as much. It has now been 4 days and my hemorroid has decreased 75% in size and there is little to no pain. :)

  2. November 30th, 2011 at 3:32 pm    Bruce Says:

    Best thing to use to get to stop the pain and itching is a Spaloo toilet seat.

  3. November 30th, 2011 at 3:31 pm    Bruce Says:

    Wiping with toilet paper only makes hemorrhoids worse. The best way to clean down there is with water and the best way to do that is with a Spaloo. It replaces a regular toilet and cleans you with a gentle spray of warm water. It even has a blow drier so you never have to wipe. It eliminated my pain and itching.

  4. November 23rd, 2011 at 12:03 pm    in pain woman Says:

    Ive had my pile for about 3 years and they havent gone ive tried everything to get rid of them and im too embarassed to go hospital to get them sorted or the doctors dunno what to do they hurt so mch and they bleed a lot too

  5. November 17th, 2011 at 6:05 pm    Gman Says:

    I came to find helpful advise, but all I found was a lot funny comments. Thanks I’ll keed looking.

  6. September 27th, 2011 at 5:24 am    Hemroids please help!!!! Says:

    Omg I am in soo much pain. I can’t sleep and it feels like some one is stabbing and ripping my but apart. Help please!!!!!

  7. September 20th, 2011 at 9:35 pm    Garrett Says:

    Hemorrhoids are the worst

  8. September 1st, 2011 at 12:16 am    Lily Says:

    I had a hemmy about 4 months ago and it burst, a lot of blood came with it but was i glad that it healed and pissed off! now I have another one! ive been putting vicks (actually feels good), ACV and witch hazel on it pretty much 24/7 and also been icing it! the doctor wasnt really much of a help. i already have a massively high fibre intake, drink so much water and am at the gym twice a day! why did this happen to me :( it is so embarrassing, i just want it to piss off!

  9. August 9th, 2011 at 6:42 pm    Hemie to the rhoid!!! Says:

    Got a hemie the other day… treated it by putting ice cream and assorted toppings on it… took 3 hours but it went down by 3/4 size, so now its like a zit. (smells good tho!)nice thing is my girl doesnt know about it, so when she rims me later she is in for a treat! (peanut butter!)

  10. July 24th, 2011 at 1:04 am    bruce Says:

    I had one for 2 years and i thought it might be an std or something. never got it checked out and i got another one the other day. its so painful right now!!
    drink lots of water! eat fiber and veggies!

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