HOW TO CURE HEMORRHOIDS NATURALLY

OVERVIEW

Hemorrhoids are also known as piles. These are the swollen veins present in the rectum and anus. The walls of the blood vessels stretch making them bulge and causing irritation during defecation. It is of 2 types – internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids. When the dilated veins are present inside the rectum, it is called internal piles but when present in the skin around the anus, it is called external piles.

Piles is one of the most common cause of rectal bleeding. Nearly 3 out o 4 persons suffer from hemorrhoids.

CAUSES OF HEMORRHOIDS

There are a variety of reasons for the occurrence of hemorrhoids but the exact cause of its occurrence is unknown. Here are some of the common causes of piles:

• Pregnancy
• Prolonged sitting
• Straining during defecation
• Chronic constipation
• Genetic predisposition
• Obesity
• Lifting of heavy things
• Anal intercourse

HOME REMEDIES FOR HEMORRHOIDS

Some of the remedies which can be performed at home for the management of piles:

WARM BATHS

• One should sit in a tub of warm water which is enough to cover the legs. Sit in it for 30-35 minutes. It helps in reducing pain and swelling occurs due to piles. In this, apple cider vinegar or Epsom salt can be added.

COCONUT OIL

• Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer. Apply it regularly on the affected part. It helps in reducing swelling and inflammation in the area. It decreases itching also.

ALOE VERA

• Aloe vera is having anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in healing wounds. It gives relief from itching, burning and pain caused due to piles. One should apply it regularly on anus for good results.

ICE PACKS

• Apply ice pack on the concerned area for 10-15 minutes. It reduces pain and inflammation in anus. It helps in numbness of pain. One should not apply ice directly to the area. It should be wrapped in towel to avoid damage to the skin.

WITCH HAZEL

• Witch hazel oil is astringent, means it makes the tissue shrink. It is having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, thus good for external hemorrhoids. Apply a small amount of witch hazel oil on the concerned part with a cotton ball. It reduces pain and swelling in the area.

DRINKING PLENTY OF WATER

• A good amount of water/liquid keeps the stool soft and the passage lubricated. The softer stools don’t cause irritation of piles.