Hemorrhoids Relief

Although hemorrhoids are not a very serious problem, the painful itching in the area near the anus can disrupt the daily life of any person. Hemorrhoids are characterized by swelling of the veins in the anus. When the swelling is inside the anal canal, it is knows as internal hemorrhoids, and when the swelling is in the veins outside the anal canal, it is termed as external hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are usually common in both men and women and there has been no sharp distinction as to which gender is more prone to hemorrhoids. That being said, pregnant women are at a higher risk of hemorrhoids due to fetus pressure on the abdomen and the complexities of childbirth. However, hemorrhoids related to pregnancy are a temporary problem and heal with time.

Symptoms
Bleeding hemorrhoids are the most common symptoms that occur as painless bleeding at the end of the bowel movements. Bleeding can be a serious sign of some deeper health concerns related to hemorrhoids, so medical supervision is a must. In some cases, the person may feel the urge to rush to the lavatory even when there is no stool. Straining to discharge the stool worsens the conditions and leads to pain and discomfort. Pain, itching and irritation in the anus are some other symptoms associated with this condition. Hemorrhoids are often confused with anal fissures that are caused by constipation, which are also accompanied by blood at the end of bowel movement. However, anal fissures cause pain during bowel movements, while hemorrhoids cause painless bleeding during bowel movements.

Causes
Here are some of the main causes of hemorrhoids:

• Severe constipation
• Pregnancy
• Venous insufficiency
• Inflammatory bowel disease (Ulcerative colitis )
• Liver cirrhosis

Besides these, some contributing factors that trigger hemorrhoids are smoking, overweight, poor exercising habits and long hours of sitting.

Home Remedies
Hemorrhoids pain relief, especially in the case of external hemorrhoids, can be treated with the help of some home remedies. Taking tub baths many times during a day in warm water and applying hemorrhoidal creams can help in relief from hemorrhoids for some time during the day. Doctors will recommend to include a high fiber diet in the daily routine. Eating a balanced diet that is rich in fiber and leafy vegetables will promote faster bowel movement and hence reduce the strain of constipation.

Exercise
Walking in the morning is a health exercise that facilitates easier passage of the bowel movement. If you are aware of some yoga exercises then do practice them as it helps in bowel movements. Problems of severe constipation can be cured by yoga and by making changes in the diet. Don't do very heavy exercises like heavy weightlifting that puts pressure on the abdominal areas.

Herbal Remedies
Plantago montana psyllium, chamomile, horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) are some of the popular herbs that are used as herbal remedies. Triphala, an Ayurvedic compound, consisting of the nutrition compounds of three fruits is known to provide relief in hemorrhoids effectively.

Doctors have devised various measures for internal hemorrhoids treatment that can provide hemorrhoids relief. For instance, rubber band ligation method, in which a rubber band is put around the hemorrhoid base and it is tied to it, so that blood flow is cut off. This slowly leads to the withering of the hemorrhoid. In simple cases, the hemorrhoid is shrunk by giving a chemical injection. Hemorrhoid relief, in severe cases can be treated with hemorrhoidectomy, that is the surgical removal of hemorrhoid. In case, the hemorrhoids problems are in very advanced stages, then the patient must seek medical help.