Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Thrombosed Hemorrhoids Exposed

By Heather-Jane Hunter

Thrombosed hemorrhoids are amongst the most severe forms of hemorrhoids. A thrombosed hemorrhoid is a hemorrhoid in which the vein has clotted. Although thrombosed hemorrhoids are normally very painful they do not generally require surgical removal. The can occur inside the anal canal or as external hemorrhoids and they vary in size from being very small (the size of a pea) through to being as large as a golf ball in the most extreme cases.

Natural remedies can make a big difference to sufferers of thrombosed hemorrhoids; in fact, when natural cures are used correctly they can fully cure thrombosed hemorrhoids. Below we have listed some useful tips to relieve hemorrhoid pain:

Take several warm baths in a sitting position (known as a sitz bath) daily " this will reduce pain and clean the affected area. Sitting down can often be very uncomfortable (and sometimes impossible) for sufferers of thrombosed hemorrhoids, in this case try squatting in the warm water for 5 minutes or so.

If it hurts you or if you struggle during bowel movement, softening of the stool may be exactly what you need. You can do this quite easily by eating more foods which are high in fiber such as fruit, beans, vegetables, and cereals.

Avoid dehydration. Stay hydrated by drinking a minimum of 7 glasses of water daily. This is not difficult - you should aim for 10 glasses to ensure hydration. Try drinking 2 glasses immediately when you wake up in the morning, 2 more at morning tea time and lunch time, 2 at dinner time and 2 before going to bed. Its always better to sip the water than drink it quickly.

One easy way to get fast pain relief is to numb the area using ice. Ice does more than just numb the area " it will also reduce blood flow to the hemorrhoid which will actually shrink the hemorrhoid.

Try a hemorrhoid cream or gel. These aim to reduce swelling and irritation " they seem to work with varying results however so choose one carefully if you decide you want to try one.

While its not recommended as an ongoing solution for hemorrhoid pain relief, Ibuprofen is very effective for short term pain relief.

Increase your rate of metabolism by walking for 20 minutes a day. This is probably best done after having a sitz bath or when you feel the least pain.

Use slightly damp toilet paper to clean yourself after bowel movement " this is softer and will cause less irritation.

A fast and easy way to cure thrombosed hemorrhoids is using a natural system such as the one created by Holly Hayden called H-Miracle. H-Miracle has cured many thousands of cases of hemorrhoids and also provides fantastic information about ways to get quick pain relief.

Surgical removal of hemorrhoids should always be a last resort, its only recommended after all else has been tried. If you think you do need surgical removal, a few different options available to you include:

Rubber-band Ligation " this technique is performed by placing a rubber-band around the hemorrhoid which causes it to dry up and finally disappear.

Hemorrhoidectomy " probably the most painful of all hemorrhoid removal procedures, the hemorrhoid is cut away using a special apparatus. Patients usually require several weeks of painful recovery time.

Sclerotherapy " a liquid is injected into the hemorrhoid which causes it to shrink away completely.

As mentioned above, surgery should be considered a last resort for removing thrombosed hemorrhoids, in the vast majority of cases thrombosed hemorrhoids can be cures using simple natural techniques.

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