Are you considering home remedies for
your haemorrhoids? If you want a natural remedy to help shrink them down, here’s
what you need to know.
According to Dr.
Massarat Zutshi a colorectal surgeon, “you
first realize that haemorrhoids normally do not hurt, but may bleed painlessly.”
She added that
if they do hurt, the haemorrhoids may have moved to the outside of the anal
canal (or prolapsed) during a bowel movement and can become enlarged. If the haemorrhoids
develop a blood clot, or become thrombosed they can become especially painful.
There are many
ways people may try to shrink down painful haemorrhoids, which might be helpful
at best or harmful at worst.
But before you try
possible home treatments, proper diagnosis is important and critical.
These are
some of the possible home treatments for haemorrhoids:
1. Sitz Baths –
experts recommends people with painful haemorrhoids to sit in warm water for 15
minutes for several times a day, most especially after a bowel movement.
(Sitz bath is a
small bowl that fits right over your toilet and it offers a convenient way to
soak and soothe the affected area). A sitz bath is generally available at a
local pharmacy.
2. Witch Hazel (Some people apply witch
hazel directly to the skin for itching, pain and swelling (inflammation), eye
inflammation, skin injury, mucous membrane inflammation, varicose veins,
hemorrhoids, bruises, insect bites, minor burns, acne, sensitive scalp, and other
skin irritations.). Witch
hazel is reputed to reduce pain, itching and bleeding until hemorrhoids fade
out. Supporters says it tighten the skin
as a natural anti-inflammatory.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar - Some people say that apple
cider vinegar can bring instant relief to hemorrhoids, reducing itching and
pain.
4. Psyllium husk - Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative. This means it soaks up water in your gut and makes bowel movements" much easier. It also helps promote regularity without
increasing flatulence. It can be used as a one-off to ease constipation, or it can
be added to your diet to help promote regularity and overall digestive health.
Psyllium husk is a supplement that helps increase
your fiber intake, and softens stools to make them easier to pass.
5. Aloe Vera - The anti-inflammatory properties of aloe
vera may help soothe inflammation of hemorrhoids. It has shown some beneficial
for other inflammatory conditions.
7. Epsom Salt and Glycerin – it helps treat painful
haemorrhoids.
Here’s how to make a compound that you can apply
directly on the haemorrhoids:
- Mix
2 tablespoons of Epsom salts with 2 tablespoons of glycerin
- Apply
the mixture to a gauze pad and place it on the painful area
- Leave
this application on the area for 15-20 minutes
- Repeat
every four to six hours until the pain eases