Some people have had success with homeopathic hemorrhoid remedies. Please be sure to consult with your doctor before trying any new hemorrhoid treatment as there may be interactions with the medicines you are already taking.

Natural Hemorrhoid Treatment Solutions:

Natural topical astringent: Witch hazel.

Externally applied hemorrhoid topical balm: Aloe Vera.

Using an ice pack on an external hemorrhoid for 15 minutes to reduce swelling and relieve itching.

Switch to a stand up toilet or use a squatting position while using the toilet.

Using natural bulk fiber to have looser stools and reduce straining.

Drinking pure aloe juice is said to relieve hemroid itching and irritation.

Herbal Supplements: Butcher’s Broom is said to control hemroid inflammation and cause veins to constrict which tightens and strengthens the weakened veins.

Horse-chestnut contains an active ingredient which can help strengthen the vein walls which can then support the veins better so they don’t swell up.

Drink chamomile tea several times a day.

People with hemorrhoids brought on by poor circulation may obtain relief by sleeping with their legs propped up.

Top 10 Causes of Hemroids

1) Constipation or diarrhea: This causes straining during bowel movements which puts stress on the anal wall causing it to bulge out causing a hemroid.

2) Hypertension: Due to the increased blood pressure rushing through the veins, the veins in the rectum become stressed which then leads to hemroids.

3) Pregnancy: Because pregnant women’s bodies are under a lot of different stresses, hemorrhoids can be a problem both during pregnancy and then after the birth. During pregnancy, a woman’s body has an increase in progesterone which relaxes the blood vessels and also can slow digestion down which leads to straining during bowel movements. During the birth itself, the actually strain of pushing the baby through the birth canal can put undo stress on the anal area also resulting in hemroids after the birth. Also, because of the huge hormonal stress that the body is under during pregnancy, hypertension can develop which can then sometimes lead to constipation.

4) Obesity: Poor muscle tone and bad posture cause strain on the rectal veins which can then lead to the formation of hemroids.

5) Alcohol or Caffeine: Use of both in excessive amounts can lead to diarrhea which puts strain on the internal veins. In addition, alcoholism can cause liver problems which then leads to hypertension another cause of hemroids.

6) Age: A general loss of muscle and tissue elasticity is lost in the aging process and although it is entirely natural, it can lead to hemroids.

7) Anal sex: Of course any penetration of the anal cavity has the potential to strain both the walls and the vessels of the anal cavity.

8) General straining: Any activity that causes the anal muscles to strain can potentially cause damage or stress by increasing pressure on the rectal veins. This includes weight lifting, biking and strenuous workouts.

9) Poor diet: Lack of fiber can lead to constipation and straining which are a major contributor to hemroids.

10) Genetic: Some people are just born with a genetic predisposition to weak rectal vein walls and/or valves.

There are many hemorrhoid treatment options available on the market, some require a prescription and some can be bought over the counter. To give you a general idea of how they’re used to treat hemorrhoids or piles I’ll explain how each one is used, how it works, and ultimately why they may not give you the long term hemorrhoid relief you’re looking for.

Hemroid Treatment #1

First, the easiest and probably the least expensive are creams and ointments which are readily available in drug stores or by prescription from your doctor. These are topical solutions which are applied to the outer area of the rectum and are used to calm and soothe the blood vessels. Since the blood vessels are more relaxed they’re less likely to swell up which then reduces hemroid flare ups. This method does give temporary relief from hemorrhoids but does not cure the underlying problem which means that more flare ups are likely to occur in the future.

Hemroid Treatment #2

The second hemorrhoid treatment is suppositories which are inserted into the anal cavity to provide moisture to alleviate rectal pressure so that the hemorrhoids are then given time to heal so they won’t rupture again. This treatment works well for some, so it may be worth trying, but it doesn’t work for everyone so you may have to try several options before you find one the gives you hemorrhoid relief.
 

Hemroid Treatment #3

The third non-surgical hemorrhoid treatment option is the favorite of drug manufacturers. You can take prescription medication that regulates blood pressure thereby reducing swelling in the veins and reducing hemorrhoid occurrences. Of course, anytime you take medication it comes with a list of side effects that can be worse than the underlying problem you’re trying to cure. Only a talk with your doctor can determine if this is the right hemorrhoid treatment for you.

Once these options have been tried or discounted, there is always the option of more intensive treatments which involve surgery, injections or rubber band ligation. Hemroid surgery is usually only needed in the most serious cases of hemroids and only after all other options have been tried should you resort to surgery.

If you’ve already tried some of these treatment options and found them to be ineffective and you’re hoping to avoid surgery, please review the section on natural hemroid treatment options and be sure to avoid the most common mistakes a lot of people make. Hopefully with some simple life style changes you’ll be able to get some long lasting hemorrhoid relief.

Hemroids are a very common problem in the more industrialized parts of the world. By some estimates, 40% of the adult population will have hemorrhoids or what is sometimes called piles. This is simply an inflammation in the veins of the lower anal area. It can range in severity from just mildly irritating to potentially impacting the quality of your life to such an extent that you may be considering surgery. In most cases hemorrhoid relief can be obtained with simple over the counter hemroid treatments and only in the worst cases is surgery required. By making a few simple changes, hemorrhoid relief is definitely an obtainable goal but you have to be open to making the changes that are requred.

If you experience pain during constipation, blood on the toilet paper or itching in the anus region then you may be experiencing hemorrhoids. If you have a more severe case, the hemroids can become prolapsed which simply means that an interior hemorrhoid becomes so distended that is pushes out of the anus and can be felt as a small bump at the opening of the anal cavity.

Even if you are already suffering from hemroids, avoiding these mistakes can help you on your way to better health.

Hemroid Mistake #1:  A diet with too much processed food

People in industrialized countries are eating high volume low content food which basically means too much food with not enough nutrients. We have moved away from fresh fruits and vegetables which contain high amounts of natural fiber and now consume foods with unpronounceable ingredients. Processed foods are harder to digest and can cause constipation, so cut down on the sugars and chemicals and give your body a little help.   

Hemroid Mistake #2: Too much time sitting instead of moving

Sitting for long periods of time puts pressure on the anal area which when coupled with constipation or pregnancy can create additional stress on the bottom area. It’s best to not sit for over an hour at a time. Stretch and move about, it’s not just good for hemorrhoids, it good for the entire body.

Hemroid Mistake #3: Processed Medication and Creams

This is essentially the same as over processed foods. Even the fiber supplements that you may take to help with the hemroids contain processed and artificial ingredients that can cause problems or side-effects that potentially may create more problems than the one you’re trying to cure.

Another downside to the chemical creams is that although they may provide some temporary hemorrhoid relief, they do not get to the root of the problem which can then cause the hemorrhoid to worsen.

If you try to avoid these three mistakes you will be on your way to a healthier you and decrease your incidence of flare ups.