Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids (Piles)
Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, affect as many as 75 percent of people in the United
States at some point in their lives.
They most frequently strike when people are between ages 45 and 65.
This common problem occurs when veins in the anus and rectum become swollen and inflamed.
A number of factors contribute to them, such as gravity, family history, constipation,
a low-fiber diet, heavy lifting, obesity, food allergies, lack of physical activity,
pregnancy, and prolonged sitting or standing.
Here are the top 5 home remedies for hemorrhoids.
1.
Ice
The first home treatment that is highly recommended is ice.
Ice will help constrict the blood vessels, reduce swelling and give you immediate pain
relief.
Apply an icepack or a partially melted piece of ice wrapped in a cloth directly on the
affected area for about 10 minutes.
Do this several times a day until the hemorrhoid goes away.
You can even use a small pack of frozen vegetables such as peas or corn.
Wrap the pack in a tea towel and then apply it on the hemorrhoid.
Do this for 20 minutes at a time, three times a day.
2.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is one of nature�s best ingredients for treating hemorrhoids.
The anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties of aloe vera help reduce the irritation of
hemorrhoids.
Aloe vera can be used for both internal and external hemorrhoids.
For treating external hemorrhoids, apply a little bit of aloe vera gel to your anus and
slowly massage the area.
This simple remedy will give relief from the pain and soothe the burning sensation.
To treat internal hemorrhoids, cut aloe vera leaves in strips.
Make sure to cut off the thorn-like parts of the plant.
Place the slices in a container and freeze them.
Apply the icy cold aloe vera strip to the painful hemorrhoid to relieve the pain, burning,
and itching sensation.
3.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice contains various nutrients that can give you relief from hemorrhoids by strengthening
the capillaries and blood vessel walls.
Saturate a cotton ball with freshly squeezed lemon juice and apply it on the hemorrhoid.
Initially there will be some mild tingling or a burning sensation, but relief from the
pain will soon follow.
Alternatively, squeeze half a lemon into a cup of hot milk and drink it.
Do this every three hours for best results.
Mix one-half teaspoon each of lemon juice, ginger juice, mint juice and honey together.
Take this once a day.
4.
Almond Oil
Almond oil, known for its emollient and deep tissue absorption properties, is used mainly
for external hemorrhoid treatment.
Dip a cotton ball in pure almond oil and apply it on the affected area.
It moisturizes and eases inflammation, and will relieve the burning and itching sensation
in and around the anus.
Do this several times a day.
5.
Olive Oil
Olive oil has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used primarily to treat
external hemorrhoids.
It will help increase the elasticity of blood vessels, which in turn will help reduce inflammation
and shrink the size of swollen blood vessels in the anal canal.
Consume one teaspoon of olive oil daily.
It will help reduce inflammation and the monounsaturated fats will improve the functionality of the
excretory system.
Crush the juice out of some plum leaves and add it to olive oil.
Apply this mixture on your hemorrhoids.
It will give you relief from the pain and swelling.
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