Saturday, October 10, 2009

Hemorrhoids - Home Remedy Treatments

By Ai Qin

Hemorrhoids are divided into groups: Stages 1 - 4. Stages 3 and 4 are external hemorrhoids and are the ones that will benefit most from these suggestions. External hemorrhoids are easily aggravated but are more readily amenable to what can be considered a hemorrhoids home remedy treatment.

First, try ice. This will indeed only provide short term relief, but it's quick and effective, especially when the pain is almost unbearable. This method is also one of the more readily available methods away from home. It's simple enough heading to a fast food restaurant and getting some ice water and running to the rest room. Since ice numbs, you will feel relief almost instantly. Of course, within minutes of removing the ice, the pain may return, however, one of the benefits of ice is that the area shrinks. If you are able to keep the ice on the affected area long enough, the hemorrhoids will in fact shrink, albeit temporarily. At least long enough to get a longer term relief.

In a pinch, there's nothing like popping a few old fashioned aspirin for fast pain relief! They won't do much for the swelling, but they will mask the pain long enough to head home to try something else. Just don't take more than the daily recommended limit.

A really effective treatment is a hot sitz bath. Heat is soothing, and you can't overdo it. Unlike ice that can cause tissue damage after prolonged exposure, heat is self regulating. Your body knows when it's time to get up. To make the hot water more effective, add some Epsom salts. Olive oil has very soothing properties as well, so either apply some after you get out, or you can even add some to the hot water as you soak.

Replace toilet paper with moistened aloe vera wipes. Take some with you wherever you go.

Do you use garlic at home? Mince a few cloves and add just a drop or two of olive oil. Blend this into a paste thick enough to apply without having it run off. Lie down, watch TV, relax. This can stay on with no time limits.

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