External Hemorrhoids Treatment
Hemorrhoids are a common problem in today’s society. About 45%
of the total population develop hemorrhoids under the age of 50. A majority of these are suffering from external hemorrhoids. You certainly know how uncomfortable and painful external hemorrhoid can be if you have ever suffered from one.
There are people that continually suffer from the serious condition. Fortunately there are External Hemorrhoid Treatments available in different forms. By definition, external hemorrhoids are swollen veins that start with a soft lump which will eventually harden just outside the anus. The lumps vary from a simple-looking sore to blood clots. These are very painful, especially when you need to take a trip to the bathroom for a bowel movement or when you are always on the go.
How to relieve external hemorrhoid symptoms?
As it is, there are a number of options, as far as treatment for external piles is concerned. But, the natural remedies are more often recommended, as they do not have any side effects. It is therefore advisable, to increase the intake of fiber and roughage in your body. Food like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, pulses etc can be very beneficial in such a condition. You should also increase your intake of fluids, such as water, fruit juices, warm milk etc. Also, you must take care to indulge in an adequate amount of physical work. This would help you in getting rid of obesity, which is also a major cause, of such a condition. Stay away from junk foods, as well as tobacco and alcohol, as they too make hurdles in proper bowel functioning.
Other measures to relieve pain and discomfort caused by external hemorrhoids include:
External hemorrhoids need to be treated carefully and thoroughly by using a sitz bath of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. You can do this by sitting with your knees raised in three to four inches of warm water in a bathtub or a basin. The warm water can provide a quick relief from the swelling and pain caused by external hemorrhoids plus the warm water can shrink the swollen rectal veins. In addition, the therapeutic effect of moist heat in the rectal and anal areas can cure the affected tissues and protect the healthier ones.
Various medications, ointments and counter creams are often prescribed by the doctors to patients of external hemorrhoids. Often these medications and creams contain components such as hazel, hydrocortisone among others. The above mentioned components often help in relieving the patients with the pain and discomfort associated with external hemorrhoids. But overusing the medications and counter creams can result in various side effects such as thinning of skin, rashes among others.
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