Any Home Cure Methods for Treating Hemorrhoids? is it an Allergy to something?

3 Comments

1. GEIGER says:

   January 28, 2010 at 7:13 pm

   It is not an allergy (lol). Use H-Miracle. Here is a good review of the product –
   http://hemorrhoidpileshomecures.blogspot.com/
2. jennifer l says:

   January 28, 2010 at 7:13 pm

   Try witch hazel pads. They will offer some relief, but not cure the symptoms.
3. Todd says:

   January 28, 2010 at 7:13 pm

   Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins that develop in the anal canal. It is not an allergy.

   Nearly everyone has hemorrhoids at some time. They can develop at any age, but the incidence increases after age 30. About 50% of people older than 50 have had hemorrhoids at some time in their life.

   What are the types of hemorrhoids?
   Hemorrhoids can develop inside the anal canal (internal hemorrhoids) or near the anal opening (external hemorrhoids). Both types can occur at the same time. The symptoms, progression, and treatment differ depending on where hemorrhoids develop.

   Internal hemorrhoids have four degrees of severity. Bleeding may occur with any of these.

   What are the symptoms?
   External hemorrhoids: External hemorrhoids can cause itching, burning, and irritation. You might notice streaks of bright red blood on toilet paper after straining to have a bowel movement, and it may be difficult to clean the anal area.

   Internal hemorrhoids: Rectal bleeding is the most common symptom of internal hemorrhoids. You may notice bright red streaks of blood on toilet paper or bright red blood in the toilet bowl after having a normal bowel movement. You may see blood on the surface of the stool. Internal hemorrhoids can range from small, swollen veins in the wall of the anal canal to large, sagging veins and tissue that bulge out of the anus all the time. Internal hemorrhoids can be painful if they protrude all the time and are squeezed by the anal muscles or if they are clotted (thrombosed). You also may see mucus on stool or toilet tissue from hemorrhoids that protrude.

   How are hemorrhoids diagnosed?
   The diagnosis of hemorrhoids is based on a medical history and physical exam, which help a health professional identify the type of hemorrhoid—external or internal—and determine the appropriate treatment.

   If a health professional thinks that hemorrhoids are the obvious cause of rectal bleeding in a person younger than age 50, an examination with a gloved finger (digital rectal exam) or a short lighted scope (anoscopy) are the only tests needed for an initial evaluation.

   If you are older than 50, or if anoscopy does not provide a clear diagnosis, your health professional may use a flexible sigmoidoscope to look at the lower third of the colon or a colonoscope to examine the entire colon to check for other possible causes of bleeding.

   How are hemorrhoids treated?
   Home treatment is recommended for most external hemorrhoids. Treatment includes sitting in a warm bath (sitz bath) several times daily, gradually increasing fiber and water in your diet, and occasional use of stool softeners.

   Warm bath can be very inconvenient, especially when you work all day. Some work around are available, such as the sunny bay hemo pads. http://www.sunshine-pillows.com/hemopads.php . What you need to do is microwave it and sit on it. It has a special shape that relieves the pain and pressure in the area, and the heat is therapeutic.

   Most internal hemorrhoids can be treated at home with the same measures used for external hemorrhoids. Generally, more severe hemorrhoids can be treated with nonsurgical procedures such as tying off hemorrhoids with rubber bands (rubber band ligation); scarring the tissue around them (coagulation therapy); injecting them with chemicals (injection sclerotherapy); or surgical removal (hemorrhoidectomy).

   You can often prevent hemorrhoids or keep them from becoming worse by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Eat a fiber-rich diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; drink plenty of water; and exercise regularly.

   Hope this is helpful to your friend.