Hemorrhoids (often called hemorrhoids, hemorrhoids, or hemorrhoids) are enlarged blood vessels that can occur internally or externally around the anus. This condition occurs due to increased pressure on the veins of the pelvis (pelvis) and rectum (anus), and is associated with constipation, diarrhea, and straining during bowel movements. The most common symptom is bleeding when you have a bowel movement-you may see blood on the toilet paper or the toilet bowl. Hemorrhoids can also be itchy and painful. The most common cause of hemorrhoids is straining during bowel movements. Hemorrhoids can also be caused by obesity, heavy lifting, and pregnancy. When pregnant, hemorrhoids occur due to the extra pressure while carrying a baby, as well as the added pressure on the blood vessels in the lower abdomen.
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Method 1 of 3: Treating Hemorrhoids Naturally
Step 1. Find out if you really have hemorrhoids
External hemorrhoids can be detected when you clean your rectum after a bowel movement. You will feel swelling in the area around the anal canal. Internal hemorrhoids are usually difficult to feel, but they can enlarge through the anal canal.
Step 2. Take a warm bath
If you don't want to take a full bath, take a Sitz bath, which is sitting in a few centimeters of water. Put 1 cup of Epsom salt in a full bath, or 2 to 3 tablespoons of Epsom salt if you're only using a few centimeters of water. Use warm, but not too hot, water. Repeat 2 to 3 times a day. This may seem like a routine "homework", but it is very important to heal hemorrhoids.
Step 3. Apply a warm compress
Take a clean cotton washcloth and soak it in warm (not hot) water. Apply the compress directly to the hemorrhoid for about 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat 4-5 times a day. This will give you a sense of calming comfort.
Step 4. Use an astringent to shrink the hemorrhoid
You can use a cotton swab soaked in witch hazel solution after a bowel movement. Witch hazel will act as an astringent which can reduce swelling. Repeat as often as needed, at least 4 to 5 times a day.
Step 5. Clean the anal area thoroughly
After defecating, clean the anal area thoroughly to avoid irritation. To clean it, you can use baby wipes or wet toilet paper instead of dry toilet paper.
Step 6. Apply an ice pack to the hemorrhoid
Ice packs can reduce swelling of hemorrhoids, but don't let them stay for long. Limit its use to a maximum of 5-10 minutes each time it is pasted.
Step 7. Sit on a pillow
Sit on a foam pillow or donut-shaped pillow to relieve the pressure associated with hemorrhoids. While it can't "cure" hemorrhoids, it can help reduce discomfort so you can live a better life.
Method 2 of 3: Changing Your Lifestyle
Step 1. Avoid straining too much when having a bowel movement
With the help of gravity, let the intestines do its job to expel the stool. If the stool still won't come out, wait an hour or so, and try again. The most important thing, do not strain and force the stool to pass. Let everything go naturally.
Step 2. Maintain adequate fluids in the body
Increase your water intake to at least 8-10 glasses (250 ml) every day. Stool (feces) contains a lot of water. Stool will be softer if the water content is added so it will be easier to pass.
Step 3. Consume more fiber
Fiber helps retain water in the stool and makes it bulkier so that it is easier to pass from the rectum and anus (and reduces pain if you have hemorrhoids). Some good sources of fiber include:
- Grains - One handful of chia seeds can provide fiber for the body.
- Whole grains -- including brown rice, barley, corn, rye, bulgur, kasha (buckwheat) and oatmeal.
- Fruits, especially when eaten with the skin on
- Vegetables (especially leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard, spinach, mustard greens, lettuce, and beet greens)
- Legumes (beans and legumes) -- keep in mind that in certain people, beans and legumes can increase the gas content in the intestines.
Step 4. Avoid laxatives
Laxatives can be habit-forming and can weaken the intestines, potentially leading to chronic constipation. If you want to use a laxative, you can try an herbal laxative.
Herbal laxatives that can be used include senna and psyllium. Senna can soften stool naturally. You can take senna in tablet form (following the directions given) or as a tea that is drunk at night. You can also try psyllium fiber like the one in Metamucil. Psyllium is a natural ingredient for bloating stools
Step 5. Do exercise regularly
Exercises that can be done include aerobics, cardiovascular, endurance, or even just walking. Exercise makes the heart stronger which will increase the efficiency of the cardiovascular system. When you are exercising, circulation in the body will be higher so that it can remove hemorrhoids (because they are basically blood bags that occur due to a sedentary lifestyle and a weak cardiovascular system).
Step 6. Pay attention to the body's natural calls
Don't delay when you feel like having a bowel movement. Do it as quickly as possible, but don't sit and try to wait too long for the stool to pass. Sitting is also associated with an increased risk of hemorrhoids.
Step 7. Try to have regular bowel movements
Try to have regular, uninterrupted bowel movements at the same time each day. This tends to ease bleeding during bowel movements. In addition, the ability to have regular bowel movements can indicate that you are in good overall health.
Method 3 of 3: Using Medical Assistance
Step 1. Try using a gel for baby teething
This may seem a little strange, but if the hemorrhoids are very painful and uncomfortable, apply baby teething gel to the area. This gel contains antiseptic that can reduce pain and discomfort.
Step 2. Try using a pain and itching relief gel or lotion
Clean the anal area gently with warm water, then pat dry. Next, apply aloe vera gel or ointment (eg Preparation H) to relieve pain and/or discomfort due to hemorrhoids. Apply at will as needed.
- Hemorrhoid relief ointments (eg Preparation H) usually contain petrolatum (petroleum jelly), shark liver oil, mineral oil, and phenylephrine, which act as a decongestant and shrink hemorrhoids.
- Aloe vera gel contains ingredients that have been shown to prevent infection and heal minor wounds.
- Do not use steroid creams because they can damage the delicate tissue around the hemorrhoids.
Step 3. Take pain medication
If the discomfort persists, try taking over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin. These medications can make you more comfortable and reduce swelling. As always, talk to your doctor to see if you can take medications you're not used to taking.
Step 4. Get medical intervention if hemorrhoids still don't go away
Usually, hemorrhoids will heal within 3 to 7 days if you use natural methods. Call the doctor if there is no positive development, or the condition gets worse. Medical help is sometimes needed for external hemorrhoids, and is almost always needed if you have internal hemorrhoids. The method most often used if the steps described above don't solve the problem are:
- Ligation: Tie the base of the hemorrhoid with a rubber band to cut off blood flow
- Injecting a chemical solution designed to shrink hemorrhoids
- Cauterization -- burning hemorrhoids
- Pinching hemorrhoids -- stopping blood flow to the hemorrhoids using surgical staples
- Hemorrhoidectomy -- performs surgery to remove hemorrhoids.
