The hemorrhoids are treated initially to relieve the symptoms. You can get relief for internal hemorrhoids by using the following methods.

Sitz bath – is a type of natural treatment that is commonly followed for hemorrhoids. In this method, the patient takes bath in warm water bathtub covering his buttocks and hips; this will increase the circulation of blood in that area thereby reducing the discomfort and swelling.

Ice Packs – If the hemorrhoids are severe, apply an icepack at the anal part.

Apply hemorrhoidal cream, petroleum jelly, cortisone cream, and suppositories on the affected areas.

Wear loose clothing and cotton underwear.

After every bowel movement, the anus must be cleaned with moist toilet paper.

Pain killers – These are used only to reduce itchiness and pain; they do not heal hemorrhoids.

Enemas – normally acts as a bowel stimulant.It will relieve you from constipation and fecal impaction.

OTC medications

If the hemorrhoid is in its early stages, you can get this treated by OTC hemorrhoids treatment. Some of the commonly used types of medicines are creams, petroleum jellies, ointments, and laxatives. The best known treatment is to use hemorrhoids cream that contain hydrocortisone and antiseptics.

The following treatments are given for curing internal hemorrhoids.

Rubber Band Ligation – This treatment is carried out at the outpatient department; this is useful for treating 2nd degree internal hemorrhoids. This is a non-surgical procedure wherein a rubber band is tied on the tissue inflamed thereby reducing the blood flow.

Injection Sclerotherapy – In this method, a chemical solution is injected into the mucous membrane that is located nearer to the hemorrhoid. This chemical facilitates veins inflammation and closure and this shrinks the hemorrhoid.

Infrared Photocoagulation – This is used to treat hemorrhoids of small/medium size. The doctor applies heat on the hemorrhoids using the IR device, which coagulates the hemorrhoid’s dilated veins. The coagulated blood vessels cuts off the blood flow and the hemorrhoids die.

Laser Coagulation – This is a relatively new technique wherein electric current is passed through the hemorrhoid. This new technique results in stopping the blood supply to the hemorrhoids which in turn causes the hemorrhoids to shrink.

Hemorrhoidectomy – It is a surgical procedure applied on the hemorrhoid groups. Groups of hemorrhoids in the anal canal are removed surgically by using a scalpel, laser or cautery device.

The above are just some ways to Hemorrhoids Treatment. Seek professional advice if you are going ahead with any of the above.

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