What are hemorrhoids and what are effective home remedies for hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and rectum. They can result from straining during a bowel movement, constipation, or the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, among other causes.
Who Gets Hemorrhoids?
It is estimated that 50 to 65 percent of Americans suffer from hemorrhoids. With more than one-third of the population reporting an ongoing problem with hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids can be divided into three categories. Internal hemorrhoids, which develop inside of the anus and can not be seen. These hemorrhoids are usually painless, thus most people are unaware they even have them unless they start to bleed.
External hemorrhoids are located at the opening of the anus underneath the skin. This type of hemorrhoid is likely to become inflamed. When they do, they turn purple, or blue and are tender to the touch. The third type of hemorrhoid is called a prolapsed hemorrhoid. This is when an internal hemorrhoid becomes enlarged and collapses, and descends so that it hangs partially out of the anus. Prolapsed hemorrhoids can be extremely painful.
What are the Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?
The symptoms of hemorrhoids are pain, burning, itching, or bleeding in the anal area. Purple, or blue patches of hard skin near the anus. Lumpy tissue protruding out of the anus.
What are the Root Causes of Hemorrhoids?
Common causes of hemorrhoids are: prolonged sitting, straining at stool, constipation, and irritants in the diet, like fried foods, strong spices such as red pepper and mustard, and drinks such as coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and alcohol. Additionally, lifting heavy objects, obesity, pregnancy, and childbirth are some other common causes. While inactivity, standing for long periods of times, food allergies, lack of fiber in your diet, poor anal hygiene, poor liver function, and hypothyroidism are among the other causes.
Effective Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids
Eating a diet high in fiber is one of the best things you can do to rid yourself of hemorrhoids. Limit the amount of caffeine, and alcohol if you have hemorrhoids because they have a dehydrating effect. If you suspect that your hemorrhoids are a result of a food allergy, try an elimination diet to figure out what food allergy is causing your hemorrhoids. Switching to moistened wipes instead of toilet paper after a bowel movement can also help.
Do exercise, avoid tobacco and also drink a lot of water; more than you think you need. Water is your friend.
Take these supplements to round up the home remedies for hemorrhoids
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Butcher’s Broom– Take 1 dropper full, 3 times per day. Dissolve in a big glass of water. |
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Take a high quality fiber supplement to supplement your diet. Take 3 capsules 1 hour before eating the largest 2 meals of the day. |
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Vein Health – Use as directed on the bottle |
*Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child.
