Hemorrhoids Cure

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in your rectum or anus but fortunately it is possible to find a hemorrhoids cure to suit your particular condition. Such a cure for hemorrhoids can be over-the-counter hemorrhoids medication, natural treatments or surgical procedures. But whatever type of hemorrhoids cure you choose, it needs to be accompanied by changing to a healthy diet and lifestyle as otherwise the hemorrhoids will just recur.

Most hemorrhoids are caused by straining to pass a bowel movement, which in turn is caused by constipation. Constipation is usually because of a low bulk diet and other factors. So a change in diet and in your lifestyle is essential for hemorrhoids relief.

Over-the-counter hemorrhoids medications include;

• Senokot which is a bowel contraction stimulant and Senokot S which is a stool softening or lubrication combined with the bowel contraction stimulant effect.
• Aleve which is an anti inflammatory product for the aching discomfort of severe hemorrhoid flare ups or
• Anusol HC cream which is for reducing the swelling, burning and itching sensations of swollen external hemorrhoids.

Until recently, people looking for a hemorrhoids cure have relied upon brand name over-the-counter ointments etc to relieve their hemorrhoids. But increased awareness of our health have made us look more to natural hemorrhoids treatments or homeopathic remedies which are often more effective and safer to use than synthetic chemical pharmacological options.

A natural hemorrhoid treatment can be used as a safe and gentle treatment and some are even formulated for use by pregnant and nursing mothers. However, it is important to be aware that any cure for hemorrhoids must be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and lifestyle so as to avoid constipation and the recurrence of hemorrhoids. To this end, you should:

• Eat a high fiber diet.
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.
• Increase your daily physical activity by choosing a form of exercise that you are happy to do every day for a few minutes at least.
• Add stool softeners or laxatives to your diet as a temporary measure until your constipation has disappeared.
• Lose weight if necessary.
• Respond to the urge to have a bowel movement immediately and stay relaxed to avoid straining.
• Avoid standing or sitting for long periods.
• Practice good personal hygiene by keeping the anal area clean. Baby wipes work well while aggressive rubbing and scrubbing using soaps and other skin cleansers should be avoided as the area is very sensitive and you can make your hemorrhoids worse. Dry the area gently and thoroughly afterwards.
• Soak the area in a warm bowl of water as often as necessary.
• Apply ice packs, cool cotton compresses or a cotton pad soaked in witch hazel several times per day to the hemorrhoidal area.

As a last resort for a hemorrhoids cure, you may have to turn to one of the many different hemorrhoid surgical procedures:

• Surgical removal of hemorrhoids called a hemorrhoidectomy.
• Laser treatment which is very precise with little or no bleeding and rapid healing.
• Rubber band ligation which involves wrapping a small rubber band around the base of the hemorrhoid so that the blood supply is cut off and the hemorrhoid dries up and falls off.

If you are at all concerned about finding a suitable cure for hemorrhoids, speak to your doctor for his advice.