Hemorrhoids are also known as piles. These piles are considered as an uncomfortable enlarge veins and it can be found inside of the anus. Hemorrhoids are the result of the great pressure you put on your pelvic and rectal veins. It will further cause you constipation, and make it hard for you to pass a stool. In other scenarios, people who are suffering from obesity may get affected by piles and also in the people who lift heavy objects in the gym. You should consider yourself as a lucky person as piles can be treated by you if you follow several things. It will help you get relief from the pain, relieves the discomfort and the irritation sensation of piles.
Apply Compress to your Hemorrhoid
To reduce the intensity levels of pain, we would advise you to apply a cold compress to your piles. All you need to do is take a clean cloth and dip it in water without heat. You are all set to apply the ice pack to the affected area and do it for ten to fifteen minutes. We would advise you not to apply ice directly to your hemorrhoids as applying ice directly can worsen your condition.
Apply Gels or Lotions
If you are unable to bear the pain, then we would advise you to apply a little amount of anti-itch lotion or aloe vera gel to the affected area. There are many itch-relieving gels are available in the market to relieve your pain. These include
- Aloe Vera Gel
- Shark liver oil
- Mineral oil
- Phenylephrine
Applying a small amount of baby teething gel can reduce your levels up to some extent. Local anesthetic present in the teething gels can help reduce the pain and also, we would advise not to try any kind of steroid creams as they are capable of damaging your tissue which is present around the hemorrhoids.
Consume Fiber Content Foods
For the people who are suffering from piles are advised to add fiber content foods in their diet. Everyone needs food which contains a high amount of fiber in it and the intake of fiber will be based on the calories you are consuming within a day. Twenty-five grams of fiber is the ideal intake for female and thirty grams of fiber is required to consume for a male. You will not experience any difficulties during your bowel movements as fiber can soften your stools and makes them easier to pass. We would advise you to eat vegetables, whole grains, cereals, fresh and dried fruits when you are suffering from Hemorrhoids.
There are lots of foods associated with fiber and adding wheat bran fibers to your diet is the option among all. As you added fiber supplements into your diet and you will not experience any of the below feelings such as
- Inflammation
- Hemorrhoid bleeding
- Irritation
Reduce your Food Portions and Stay Hydrated
You are what you eat. Plan your diet and be aware of your eating habits. Instead of having three large meals opt for six small meals. It will improve the effectiveness of your digestive system and it will ultimately result in speeding up your healing process. If you give your body what it needs it will be helpful to heal hemorrhoids. Also, we would advise you to drink enough water and staying hydrated all the time will soften the stools and it will not be difficult for you to passing your stools.
Physical Activity
Make a habit of doing exercises regularly. Physical movements will keep your body healthy and make your bowels move. We would advise not to do any kind of exercise that will require lots of energy. As we have discussed earlier, lifting heavy objects is one of the causes of hemorrhoids. Do exercises that require less energy and doing it daily can ease the symptoms of hemorrhoids. We would advise you to try pelvic floor exercise and it has been observed in a study that you are able to reduce the pressure on your veins by hitting the gym regularly and doing exercises on a daily basis. Exercises affect veins will reduce the intensity of the hemorrhoid pain.
Stay Calm When you sit
We would advise you to don’t feel pressure while you are in the bathroom and also you will feel better if you avoid sitting directly on hard surfaces. As a matter of fact, If you are putting pressure too much on your hemorrhoids, it may lead you to cause new ones.
Hot Bath
Take a hot bath can ease your hemorrhoid pain. Make sure that you are allowing your anal area to soak. It has been observed in a study that adding one cup of Epsom salt or two to three tablespoons of salts into your bath can relieve hemorrhoid pain. There is no limit for taking a warm bath but it is advisable to soak 2 to 3 times a day.
We would advise you not to use soap as there are chances of irritating the affected area. If you still want to do it, then you can try Cetaphil lotion to soothe the affected area in order to get rid of the irritation.
Fix one time for your bowel Movements
It is not an easy task for you to fit one schedule, it requires changes in your eating habits and you should follow a specific diet. Going to the bathroom daily at the same time will reduce the severeness of your condition. It is considered as a good sign of your overall health if you pass bowel movements every day. Don’t feel too much pressure while passing the stool and let your bowels to do the work. If you think nothing seems to work, then we would advise you to try after an hour.
Stool Softeners
Once you know that you are diagnosed with hemorrhoids, then have a word with your physician regarding stool softeners. It will make your task easy and there are chances of it may cause an infection to your anus. We would advise you to have a word with your health care professional and your pharmacist for using stool softeners during the treatment of hemorrhoids. It is better for you to take your physician’s suggestion if you would like to use stool softeners during the course of action.
Laxatives
Regular bowel movements are necessary for people who are suffering from external hemorrhoids. Choosing the right laxative is the main problem for most people. We would advise you to use laxatives or stool softeners to use for a short period and not for the long run. Laxatives will reduce the pressure and make stools easier to pass. You will much better if you use laxatives while you are following a diet that is full of fiber content foods. There are many types of laxatives are available in the health stores that you can use it to get relief from hemorrhoids. These include
- Bulk laxatives
- Lubricant laxatives
- Stimulant laxatives
We would advise people to use laxatives as it is not an easy task for the people who are suffering from hemorrhoids to pass a stool. It requires lots of efforts and they feel too much pressure if they don’t use these laxatives. As mineral oil present in the lubricant laxatives makes your stool easier to pass. Lubricant laxatives are for short term purpose only and no physician recommend to their patients for long term use.
Consult your Physician
If you don’t see improvements even after trying all the home remedies and other methods, then it is time for you to have a word with your health care provider. Your physician will rule out the problem and prescribe drugs to your problem. Generally, the symptoms of hemorrhoids should go away after 3 to 5 days, but if you suffer from those symptoms more than that, then we would advise you to contact your physician. Your doctor or physician will rule out your condition by performing a rectal exam. If your physician was unable to find hemorrhoids in that test, then he may recommend you opt for colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy test. Your course of action will be based on the results of these tests.
Surgery
If you are unable to ease the symptoms of hemorrhoids by following home remedies or laxatives, then you should need surgery to get rid of your problem. This problem is generally resolved on its own and in some rare cases, doctors suggest a minimally invasive surgery. Doctors perform surgery by following various approaches and these include
- Sclerotherapy
- Rubber Band Ligation
- Doppler-Guided Artery Ligation
- Heat Coagulation
It is not an easy task for the people who underwent surgery as they have to face lots of complications after the surgery. We would advise you to consult your physician immediately if you face any difficulties after your treatment.
Conclusion
You don’t need to worry about external hemorrhoids. As there are lots of specialists, home remedies, medications are available to treat your condition. Most of the people treat this condition on their own. Surgery is necessary in very rare cases and by following home remedies, people can ease the symptoms of hemorrhoids.
Sirisha B 
Raju Ch