Hemorrhoids or piles are an unbearable skin infection that occurs around the anus and lower rectum and appears swollen and inflamed. Based on the degree of infection there are various treatments that can be pursued either clinically or through natural or home remedies.

For people who have failed in obtaining relief from hemorrhoid pain even after application of several creams, pills, suppositories, and ointments can probably go for natural treatments which will not cause any side effects to the users. There are plenty of natural and herbal treatments that are available in the market.

Fiber plays a vital role in relieving hemorrhoid pain and bleeding. It helps in softening the stool and enables proper bowel movements. High fiber intake will assist the person to reduce his hemorrhoidal itching and uneasiness. Fiber can be obtained in various forms and mostly by eating rich fibrous food items like fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, pulses etc. In addition to the natural resources there are various supplements that provide fiber and are easily affordable. Psyllium is a powdered supplement and it is diluted with water before consuming. Drinking surplus water and doing regular exercises can also help you to control hemorrhoid symptoms.

Bioflavonoid – These are a kind of plant compounds that will help in stabilizing and strengthening blood vessel walls and reduce inflammation. These will also decrease anal uneasiness, ache, and anal discharge during an acute haemorrhoid infection. Most flavonoids are found in citrus fruits, diosmin, hesperidins and oerutins. Calmovil is the natural hemorrhoid reliever and this will enable proper blood flow and dissolve blood clots inside hemorrhoids. Calmovil is made from herbs and plants that contain bioflavonoid which can be consumed in capsule forms.

White Oak Bark – White Oak Bark is also known as natural aspirin as it serves to relieve hemorrhoidal pain. The ingredients that are present in white oak are tannin and quercin along with plenty of calcium, manganese, potassium and magnesium. This helps in strengthening the capillaries, veins and stops internal bleeding.

Witch Hazel cream – Witch Hazel cream contains procyanadins, resin, and flavonoids, which acts like an anti-inflammatory and aids in soothing hemorrhoid pains. This medicine is made from a plant called Hamamelis virginiana and is available in liquid form, ointments, or medicated pads. This can be applied on the infected anal region to reduce pain and itching of hemorrhoids.

Stone Root – This is used to minimize back pressure in veins and thus prevent the formation of hemorrhoids and varicose veins.

Butcher’s Broom – This plant has been used for hemorrhoidal remedies from ancient times and it motivates the proper circulatory system to treat varicose veins. Butcher’s Broom acts as an anti-inflammatory and vein-constricting agent which will enhance tone and integrity of veins and shrink the hemorrhoids. This is available in capsule or tea form and is recommended as the best natural remedy for thrombosis.

Cayenne – This has long traditional usage that increases the blood flow and helps in removing waste materials from the body in a quick manner. Thus motivates the bowel movement and prevents hemorrhoids.

Horse Chestnut – This is a plant and the extract is available in the form of capsules or tea. It can be applied topically as a compress and will result in relieving haemorrhoid symptoms like swelling and inflammation and strengthen blood vessel walls.

Bitter guard and Neem – The juices of the fresh leaves of these plants are the best for healing piles. If raw juice is very hard to gulp, then it is fine to mix it with buttermilk to consume it daily in morning hours.

Ginger – Ginger extracts have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties that effect cell tissues and improve blood circulation. It also acts as a natural body cleanser.

All medicines that are available in the market for hemorrhoidal cures are derivatives of these basic natural plants. Some of the chief and popular natural medications are H-Miracle, Venapro, Avatrol, Heal Hemorrhoids, Calmovil, etc. Preference should be given to the best method to get fast relief from hemorrhoids naturally and inexpensively.

Despite the common belief among most people that hemorrhoid treatment involves simple home remedies for hemorrhoids, many developments in its treatment have taken place in the last few decades. It is worth noting that more than half the population of the world develops hemorrhoids at some point in their lives and majority of them seek medical attention very late.

What Causes Hemorrhoids

The exact root cause of Hemorrhoids and why we get it is not known. Yes, there are a lot of theories, but in many respects it is still a gray area.  However, which is known is that there is a bunch of factors that contribute to the likelihood of you getting Hemorrhoids. The following are just a few things (of many) that are known to be things that can cause or make it more likely for you to get hemorrhoids:

• Constipation
• Hypertension
• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• The wrong sitting posture or sitting to much

If one or more of the above describes you in some way, then you are probably more prone to hemorrhoids when the veins in the anus and rectum swell up causing irritation and bleeding. Hemorrhoids can be external as well as internal.

It is prudent to consult a doctor and treat it on time. In the very initial stages or in cases where Hemorrhoids are not severe then a change in lifestyle and diet is enough to cure hemorrhoids. However, advanced ones may require prolonged and more direct hemorrhoid treatment, such as hemorrhoid surgery.

Ways of Lessening the Effect or Risk of Hemorrhoids

By exercising, increasing fluid and fiber intake, and correcting posture you can help to prevent hemorrhoids. Use of laxatives and wearing of tight underwear may aggravate the condition. Women should increase their intake of fluids and dietary fiber just before menstruation. The use of squat toilets may also bring some relief.

Approaches to hemorrhoid treatment vary. To many, hemorrhoids are temporary. In these situations, mild home remedies for Hemorrhoids are often enough. Bidet, warm bath, analgesic are used for relief. In cases of external hemorrhoids a warm compress can be applied which can cause the rectal area to relax. Treatment, in the early stages, with medicated cream often proves beneficial. You might want to steroid preparations, as they may aggravate the condition. The affected area should be kept dry and clean with adequate lubrication. Suppositories may also help.

Natural or herbal remedies should be tried under proper guidance to avoid drug interaction. Use of horse chestnut, witch hazel, aloe Vera, Japanese pagoda plant extracts, grape seed extracts, and honey has proved to be effective for many people. Consumption of plantain, seed husks, chamomile tea is encouraged for soft stool.

• A painless non-surgical method of hemorrhoid treatment is  ‘Ultroid’. It costs much less than surgery, requires no hospitalization or anesthesia and is over in 15 minutes. In Galvanic electrotherapy or hemorrhoidolysis small electrodes are used to shrink the hemorrhoids

• In Sclerotherapy, a solution is injected preventing blood flow and causing it to shrivel. In cryosurgery, liquid nitrogen and nitrous oxide are used to freeze the hemorrhoids.

• For surgery or hemorrhoidectomy, the patient has to be in the hospital for at least 2 days and may take over 2 months to recover. There are chances of infection and multiple related complications

• In Stapling, the hemorrhoid is not removed but blood flow to it is inhibited. Chances of recurrence are high.

• In banding or rubber band ligation, the hemorrhoid is tethered at the base thereby cutting off the blood supply to make it dry up and detach.

• IRC (infra red coagulator) or hemorrhoid treatment with laser is effective for small hemorrhoids. The laser causes them to ‘vaporize’. However the recurrence rate is high and may cause pain and complications.

Hemorrhoids can be treated by acupuncture, homeopathy, acupressure and even aromatherapy. These are just a few of the various types of treatment for hemorrhoids, the patient has to choose the right one after weighing the pros and cons.