Natural Remedies for Hemorrhoids Treatment

Natural remedies for the treatment of hemorrhoids are gaining increasing popularity, because they are less expensive, less invasive and painful. And also because these drugs are more accessible to a large number of people.

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Options for treating hemorrhoids at home include

The diet for hemorrhoids is determined by the increase in the amount of foods rich in fiber, you still need to drink plenty of water and reduce the amount of spicy, fatty foods and heat-treated foods. By adopting these changes in the diet, anyone affected by hemorrhoids can reduce the painful pain experienced during defecation. Eating foods rich in fiber can help in softening the stool, which means that the sufferer gets a reduction in friction during defecation.

Less deformation of the anus signifies less pressure on the anal blood vessels, so the risk of developing new hemorrhoid cones can be significantly reduced, and the swelling of existing hemorrhoids is increased. Therefore, we can conclude that changes in the diet are not only a home remedy for hemorrhoids, but also an effective preventive measure!

Foot baths

Another good way to treat hemorrhoids at home is to take warm foot baths several times a day for 10-15 minutes. It is necessary to add to the ceramic or plastic pool of warm water and sit in it or put your feet there. This helps the sphincter relax, so the pain associated with hemorrhoids decreases. For the right result, you can add salt or soda to the water. This method of treatment is effective in reducing pain if you have external hemorrhoids, but this should be avoided when the hemorrhoid cushions are already large and thrombi formed. In addition, the water in the tub should be warm, not hot, because the heat can cause the hemorrhoids to bleed even more.

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After bath

After each foot or bath, the affected skin should be cleaned with a soft cloth or, even better, a medical towel. These special medical pads contain funds with analgesic effect, which are known for their beneficial effect on hemorrhoids. A powerful astringent, such as hazel, is used to reduce inflammation and bring relief from itching, burning and irritation. Because of their active ingredients in the composition, the medical pads help as a cooling and soothing agent.

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Creams and ointments

In addition to herbal remedies, you can also find other natural remedies for hemorrhoids, for example, creams and ointments. Most of these creams contain herbs, such as aloe vera, horse chestnut, ginger or garlic, extracts of different plants in the complex that will help in improving blood circulation, strengthening the walls of blood vessels, alleviating pain and itching, and also preventing irritation. One of the best ways to treat hemorrhoids at home, except for creams, are candles that reduce discomfort, make bowel movements less painful during defecation and help compress swollen hemorrhoids, reduce swelling.

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Special Pillows

For rapid relief of pain, there are also special pillows that can be used along with other methods of treating hemorrhoids at home. These pillows can be in two different forms, such as a donut or ring, and they are designed to lower pressure on the anal area and blood vessels in the sitting position. Thanks to its special shape, these pillows can be placed on any chair. In addition, the soft consistency of the component materials makes them very comfortable and very suitable for both internal and external hemorrhoids.

The main role of this excellent natural remedy against hemorrhoids in the home is for people to sit comfortably, especially for people who have sedentary work, and now they can spend a lot of time in front of their work tables.

Details about the desktop

But not only patients can benefit from the use of a pillow against hemorrhoids. Anyone who has encountered hemorrhoids, you can use this point of treatment and prevention, sitting on such a pillow even for a short period of time. Due to its portability, this soft, comfortable pillow can easily be moved from one chair to another, so the patient has the opportunity to take it with him when it is necessary for him.

The pillow against hemorrhoids, as a rule, has an innovative design, has a stable outer structure of the hole in the center. This product is similar in shape to the lifebuoy. While its outer material is strong enough to withstand the pressure of the weight of the sufferer, the central hole allows the patient to sit on the pillow without exposing the extra pressure to the swollen areas of the anus. When a person sits on such a pillow, the affected area (the skin around the anus) is just above the hole, so there is no additional pressure, and there is no irritation of the hemorrhoidal tissues.

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Shapes of pillows

There are two basic forms of pillows against hemorrhoids, except those already mentioned. Cushion in the form of the letter "O" or ring, and there are also pillows, which, like the usual, have a quadrangular shape. However, pillows against hemorrhoids in the form of a ring are specially designed and created to alleviate pain and discomfort and reduce pressure on the anal area. However, the design of the cushion with four corners does not offer the same comfort that provides a round.

Since conventional chairs do not provide enough comfort and support for those affected by hemorrhoids, these pillows are a perfect alternative for the patient. The only drawback is that they can not be used in public places, as most patients will hesitate to carry them there with them.

Buying a pillow against hemorrhoids

If you are in the process of considering the purchase of such a pillow, it is very important that you try out various of its models before you buy. You will use this remedy for hemorrhoids for long periods of time, so make sure that it is ideal for your body. That's why there should not be a feeling of embarrassment when you ask the seller to let you sit on different pillow models!

Check the material, size and design. Another good idea would also be to measure the size of the surface of chairs in your home and see if their diameter matches the size of the cushion. Regardless of whether you buy and use a pillow from hemorrhoids or not, it is important to get up from it from time to time and walk. Movement is a part of your daily life in order to relieve tension from areas prone to hemorrhoids.

Using foot baths

With the help of foot baths - a popular method of treating hemorrhoids at home - you can significantly ease your condition. These bathtubs are often called sedentary baths: they are mini pools of ceramic or plastic materials. They are used in the treatment of various diseases and under various circumstances, such as afterbirth, injuries and bruises or hemorrhoids. The bath should be large enough to allow you to sit comfortably in it and its walls should be high enough to cover your hips with water. Some of these bathtubs allow you to constantly add warm water, protecting people from the cold.

When using foot baths, cones of hemorrhoids heal faster, because warm water stimulates blood circulation, which allows blood to penetrate into affected areas of veins more easily. It reduces pain, swelling and skin irritation, provides instant comfort and relief from any unpleasant hemorrhoid symptoms. However, foot baths can be much more effective for patients with external hemorrhoids than for those who suffer from internal hemorrhoids, although this is beneficial for both cases.

Instructions for taking baths against hemorrhoids

When installing foot baths at home, make sure that you meet the following conditions

First of all, the place of your foot baths should be equipped near the toilet in a safe and comfortable position. It is necessary to pour baths of warm or room temperature with water, but do not use hot water, because it can intensify hemorrhage associated with hemorrhoids. You can add salt, soda or ice cubes to the water.

Foot baths are also called hip baths (from English - hipi, in translation - opening the eyes, aware of something) the water level in them should cover your hips and buttocks when you sit inside the bath. It is useful to alternate a warm and cold shower several times a day to get the maximum effect from this type of hemorrhoid treatment. When using your foot baths, salt can be very useful for reducing pain and discomfort due to their powerful antiseptic properties.

Bath time

The time period for sitting in such baths should be between 10 and 30 minutes, or as long as recommended by your doctor. For best results, the procedure should be repeated several times a week. After getting out of the bath, you should carefully clean your rectal area with a cotton towel and avoid its friction. Wash the foot baths after each use to avoid any infection and allow them to dry.

Although many people use mainly foot baths to treat hemorrhoids, many women find this method of treatment very useful in getting rid of yeast vaginal infections by adding warm water and various herbal ingredients to the water. In fact, very popular foot baths can be used with vinegar, which makes vaginal tissues an unfavorable medium for yeast due to acid.

Below you will find the ingredients for a herbal foot bath recipe, which are a very effective form of hemorrhoid treatment. This recipe is also great for treating injuries caused by childbirth. Anal fissures and fistulas can also be cured by using this method, although most of the time additional medical treatment will be needed.

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Recipe for a herbal bath

Mix one teaspoon of each of these ingredients

• The slimy
• althea root
• inflorescence of lavender
• chamomile
• calendula
• plantain
• rosemary
• bearberry
• and sea salt.

Boil a small amount (liter-two) of water and fill it with this herbal mixture. Let boiling water be steep, pour it for several hours and strain the infusion into a bowl, throwing out the used grass. When your healing potion is ready, add it to the warm water of your foot bath. This should quickly provide comfort, mitigation of any unpleasant hemorrhoid symptoms.