Sunday, August 16, 2009

Best Remedy for Hemorrhoids

By Khawaja J. Khubchandan

Hemorrhoids are caused by swollen veins in the anus. They can range from mildly discomforting to very painful. They cause itching, burning, swelling or even bleeding. Hemorrhoids form by a pressure build up on the veins leading up to the rectum. They tend to form for many different reasons, and unfortunately it is quite easy to get them.

To get relief from hemorrhoids it would help to find out what the cause is in your case. What is causing the pressure on these blood vessels? It could be as simple as the fact that some people are genetically predisposed to have hemorrhoid problems. But the more likely cause would be frequent constipation or prolonged sitting.

If the cause is frequent constipation it would help you to make sure that your stool is softer. You do not need to reach for the Colace or other stool softener product. There are natural remedies you can consider such as an increase of fiber to your diet. This will be better for your body and produce the same effects as an over-the-counter stool softener. If you eat more fibrous foods such as fleshy fruits and bran you will most likely relieve the pain. Also, be sure that you are getting enough to drink as being dehydrated will contribute to constipation problems.

That is not the only way that there is to relieve the pain from hemorrhoids. There are a variety of different things that you can do, or use to help control that pain. First off there are gels, aloe vera, witch hazel, wipe pads, and cremes that are over-the-counter solutions to your problem. The most popular creme out there that is used to relieve hemorrhoids is Preparation H.

Now a lot of people are quick to run out and spend a lot of money on various solutions, when the solution could be something that they can do, and cost themselves nothing. You see there are times when hemorrhoids are caused by sitting in the same spot for to long. Try getting up and moving around, and also taking a warm bath might help to relieve the pain as well.

Now there are some cases of hemorrhoids in which it is so severe that surgery is required. But before you resort to the heavy cost of surgery, you may also want to try herbal remedies which have been known to take care of some of the more chronic cases. There are different ways that you can take an herbal remedy whether individually, or combination packs.