Do you suffer from hemorrhoids? You are not the only one. It happens far more frequently than one would realize. Hemorrhoids are either external or internal. The external “bumps” are often more painful. A doctor’s care is not always requested to treat this condition. Home remedies are a popular choice among sufferers. Why? A hemorrhoid isn’t just painful but it is humiliating as well. To better understand the natural remedies or medical attention. You must first come to terms of what hemorrhoids are. They are the swelling of the veins in the lower rectum and anus. What is the difference between the external and internal hemorrhoids? External hemorrhoids project from the anal opening while the internal hemorrhoids stay confine to its inner cavities. What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids? Anyone who suffers from hemorrhoids will tell you that not all symptoms occur at once. Most common symptoms are determined by which type of hemorrhoid you are suffering from.
External Hemorrhoid symptoms-
Pain usually is more common with these types of hemorrhoids because of the painful “lumps.” Bleeding doesn’t normally occur with these unless it is underneath the painful “lumps,” or when straining to pass a stool movement.
Internal hemorrhoid symptoms-
The internal hemorrhoids have more symptoms than the other type. Itching, pain or skin irritations are the most common among sufferers. The severity of each symptom varies from each victim of hemorrhoids. No symptom is quite a like for each person.
What are the causes of hemorrhoids? There are many causes for this painful condition. Anal intercourse, sneezing, or vomiting is just some causes of hemorrhoids. It is undetermined to why these are causes of hemorrhoids.
The treatment is the same method whether or not it is external or internal. Ointments are not the only treatments available. Home remedies have become much more popular than ointments. The natural remedies discussed in this article are simply budgeting friendly, except for acupuncture and acupressure. These two remedies will be discussed further in the context.
Let’s begin with the budget friendly remedies. A sitz bath is nothing more than a warm bath and salts. These salts are cost efficient and provides relieve from the discomforting pain. The aches from the hemorrhoids are soothed in the warm bath. The ideal time for a soak is at least fifteen minutes. The warm bath remedy should be repeated every few days or as needed.
Petroleum jelly works wonders and is cheaper than the purchase of the ointments. The concept of the jelly is to apply it as directed as if it were an ointment. Before the jelly can be applied, be sure the area is dry. The petroleum jelly works only for the external hemorrhoids. Why? It is on the outer area of the rectum.
If the pain or bleeding becomes too severe a doctor may prescribed for surgical removal. Operation isn’t always an option; it is often a last resort.
The final remedies are acupuncture and acupressure. These two methods are quite similar but acupuncture punctures the skin and acupressure puts pressure onto the skin itself. A licensed practitioner is the only one who can perform these two methods. It is believed that the energy will flow freely with acupuncture and acupressure.
I do not have personal experience with acupuncture or acupressure. But I do personally believe the salty bath water does wonder for any pain relieve you are seeking. Out of all these home remedies, I found to believe the petroleum jelly and the warm salty water to do great miracles for any misery. In order to find the best treatment method for your hemorrhoids is to try every treatment before finding the right one for you.
As with any treatment for hemorrhoids or other conditions, if the symptoms become much more unbearable, seek medical attention immediately. Hemorrhoids are a very treatable condition. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. I wasn’t afraid and neither should you.
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