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Hemorrhoids are painful and really a nuisance for many people, about 75% of us have hemorrhoids, but not severe and tend to go away on their own. However, it can hurt a lot if you get worse without treatment. The following article presents some tips to help you treat hemorrhoids easily and safely.

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Part 1 of 4: Identifying Hemorrhoids

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   What are hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are inflamed and swollen blood vessels in the anus or rectum. It occurs when there is heavy pressure on the pelvic and anal area. Chronic constipation and chronic diarrhea are often the cause of hemorrhoids. Women in late pregnancy and obese people are also susceptible to disease. Anal sex can sometimes lead to hemorrhoids, which can be internal or external hemorrhoids.
   • Internal hemorrhoids: Internal hemorrhoids occur inside the rectum, if it is large enough and located close to the anus, it may come out during a bowel movement.
   • External hemorrhoids: External hemorrhoids occur in the area around the rectal margin. If strongly irritated they form lumps below the skin, palpable. This condition is called embolism.

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   Recognize the signs. If you suspect that you have hemorrhoids, it is important to know the symptoms of the disease. Below are the symptoms of internal and external hemorrhoids.
   • Internal hemorrhoids: The most obvious sign of internal hemorrhoids is bright red blood flowing from your anus while you have a bowel movement. Fresh blood can be seen when cleaning with paper, but most cases are painless.
   • External hemorrhoids: External hemorrhoids cause itching and burning in the anal area. They are often painful and sometimes bleed, and you can see them clearly when using the toilet paper. Occasionally, external hemorrhoids make you uncomfortable sitting.

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   Possibility of other diseases. While hemorrhoids are not dangerous, anal bleeding can be caused by other more serious conditions, including anal, rectal and colorectal cancers; diverticulitis; or bacterial infection. When you see bleeding anus, please see a doctor immediately for an accurate diagnosis and treatment. advertisement

Part 2 of 4: Treatment of hemorrhoids

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   Learn about home remedies. Most cases of hemorrhoids can be treated at home with methods to ease or relieve pain, inflammation, swelling, itching, and pressure relief. This section describes some steps you can take at home to relieve hemorrhoids pain.

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   Keep the area clean. Although it is painful to clean your anus when you have hemorrhoids, one of the most important steps you must take is to keep the area clean. Gently wipe with a soft cloth, warm water or face soap. Then rinse with water, dry with a clean cloth or soft toilet paper.
   • Use a wet washcloth as it is much softer than the usual dry toilet paper. Many brands of wet wipes also include aloe plant extracts or other soothing agents.

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   Use a topical medication. Many topical medications can help reduce swelling and pain from hemorrhoids, some can be found at drug stores, or you can find them in your kitchen. Try the following products:
   • Creams and ointments: Preparation H, hydrocortisone creams, diaper rash poor, or products containing topical pain relievers such as lidocaine or benzocaine.
   • Witch hazel: The Tucks Medicated Pads contain witch hazel, which is an astringent. You can also buy witch hazel to apply directly to the anus with a cotton ball or soft gauze.
   • Aloe vera extract: Aloe vera extract is used to lubricate and soothe, you can buy aloe vera gel at a pharmacy. If your family has an aloe plant, break off a branch and squeeze out the gel inside, then apply it to your anus.
   • Vinegar: White vinegar or apple cider vinegar can help relieve itching, heat, and swelling. Use a cotton ball dipped in vinegar and apply it to the area.

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   Stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water helps to soften the stools to make it easier to come out, avoid forceful squeezing when you have a bowel, because when you squeeze more hemorrhoids the more severe. When you suspect that you have hemorrhoids, increase your water intake by 8 to 10 cups per day.

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   Eat plenty of fiber. The fiber has an excellent softening effect on stool. Include fiber in your diet by eating fiber-rich foods, taking a fiber supplement, or both.
   • Eat plenty of beans and seeds, whole grains, green vegetables and fruits.
   • Or, take a psyllium fiber supplement, such as Citrucel or Metamucil.

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   Soak in a sitz bath. The technique of soaking the anus in a sitz bath is to use hot water to sooth the pelvic area, specifically to soothe hemorrhoids and speed up the healing process. You can buy a sitz bath and put it in the toilet, or simply take it out and use it. Here's how to use a sitz bath:
   • Fill the tub with warm water to a few centimeters. If you are using the type of tub that goes directly into the toilet bowl, fill with water to the height indicated in the instruction manual. Remember to use warm, not hot water.
   • Add a calming agent if desired. Warm water itself has the effect of soothing the pain, but to increase the effectiveness you should add substances commonly used to treat hemorrhoids such as table salt, epsom salt, chamomile, psyllium or chamomile.
   • Soak in the bath for about 20 minutes. After each bowel movement, you should soak in the tub for about 20 minutes. If possible, you should soak two to three more times per day until the hemorrhoids are gone.
   • Gently dry the pelvic area with a soft cloth.

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   Apply an ice pack or use a cold compress. Refrigeration can help reduce swelling, inflammation and pain, so you should place an ice pack or cold compress on your anus for 15 minutes. Repeat two or three times daily. advertisement

Part 3 of 4: Preventing Hemorrhoids

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   Prevent hemorrhoids from returning. Once it is cured, you need to take measures to prevent it from coming back. Some therapeutic recommendations also have a preventive effect, such as maintaining a high-fiber diet and drinking plenty of fluids. Here are some other comments:

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   If you have to go! Sometimes you feel sad going to the bowel at the wrong time, but holding back can have consequences. When you try to hold your bowel movements another time, the stool will dry and collect in your rectum, increasing pressure on your rectum. Then when you need to go to the toilet you often need to push. So if you are sad, you should not wait, find the toilet to solve immediately.

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   Don't sit for too long on the toilet seat. When you sit for too long you will accidentally put pressure on your anus, so don't sit for 10 minutes on the toilet for 10 consecutive minutes. If you are constipated, get clean, leave the bathroom to rest for a while, drink some water and go back and forth for a while, then you can go back to the toilet.

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   Weight loss. If obesity is the cause of your hemorrhoids, losing weight may help. You should consult your doctor about how much weight you need to lose and healthy weight loss guidelines.

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   Exercise more. Exercise helps improve colorectal function, so the stool is pushed out more easily. Every day you should do aerobic exercise for 20 minutes; of which walking is the best fit for you to start your workout. If the job requires sitting still, you should intentionally get up and pacing around for a while every hour. Exercising more also helps you lose weight.

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   Make dietary changes to soften stools. Soft stools mean you don't have to push too much, put less pressure on your anus and don't have to sit on the toilet for long. Diet changes may involve adding, removing or cutting back on certain foods. You should experiment with different diets to find a balance for yourself. Here are some examples:
   • Foods to add: plenty of water, prunes or prune juice, flaxseed powder, foods with omega fatty acids, green leafy vegetables, fresh vegetables and fruits
   • Foods to eliminate or reduce: fried foods, refined carbohydrates, dairy products, and sodium-containing foods

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   Make changes to your diet to improve venous health. Many foods and herbs contain compounds that support venous health, by increasing the strength of the blood vessel walls. Another benefit of them is to reduce swelling. Eg:
   • Flavonoid compounds (found in citrus fruits, raspberries, cherries, and many other fruits or vegetables)
   • Passed subjects
   • Horse chestnut
   • Ginkgo
   • Chrysanthemum poker
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Part 4 of 4: When to Take Medical Action

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   Know when to ask your doctor. Hemorrhoids are most likely to be treated at home, but there are times when you won't be able to do it yourself, when you need medical intervention. You should look for the following signs to assess the severity of the disease:
   • Duration of symptoms lasts: Bleeding and pain usually last only two to three days, if more than a week then you need to go to hospital.
   • When symptoms appear: Hemorrhoids usually bleed only when you have a bowel movement, so if you bleed your rectum at any other time, you should see your doctor.
   • Symptom Progression: A change in symptoms is a sign that the illness is getting worse, or the possibility that you have another health problem. If the color of the bleeding from your anus changes from bright red to crimson, you should get to the hospital as soon as possible.
   • Severity: If you already have home remedies, your hemorrhoids should be lessened, but if your symptoms worsen then seek medical attention.
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Advice

• Some people find that sitting on pillows or on a donut-shaped mattress can relieve pain.
• Honey has analgesic effects, but it depends on the person and their sensitivity.

Warning

• If the stools are dark brown or black, seek medical attention immediately, this could be a sign of another serious illness in the digestive tract.
• People with diabetes should not take Preparation H, or products containing vasoconstrictors such as phenylephrine.
• If you have diabetes, don't use products containing hydrocortisone, as this steroid compound causes your blood sugar to rise.