External hemorrhoids are the butt (pardon the pun) of many jokes and we all laugh until we are suffering from them! Then, suddenly, it doesn't seem so funny; they hurt, itch, bleed, make walking and sitting a pain - the list goes on! Now we are the ones in need of external hemorrhoid treatment - but it's hard to know what works and what doesn't and who wants to spend weeks messing around with that part of our anatomy??
Fortunately hemorrhoids are relatively easy to treat and there are a multitude of natural remedies to help you on your way. If you are stuck at home, and can't get to a pharmacy, there are plenty of things you can do to relieve the discomfort right now.
1. Run a warm shallow bath and sit in it allowing the warm water to sooth your discomfort. Take care when drying and only dab the area. If you put a little petroleum jelly or personal lubricant on the sore bit it will stop it from rubbing on your pants when you walk.
2. After the warm bath you could try putting ice on the area to help shrink it - don't put the ice directly on your skin though because that can be very damaging and cause a kind of burn - or even stick to your skin - nasty!!
3. Witch hazel or aloe vera gel can also provide significant relief from pain and itching.
But, it's all very well treating the symptoms - however what you really want is to be sure this is never going to happen again. Sad to say, there is no quick and easy fix for this - it's going to take lifestyle changes - changes in diet and exercise habits - even in your bathroom habits. Diet is a major factor in causing hemorrhoids, particularly if you are constipated, and strangely enough, the more you move the more your bowels move! There are many natural processes which will help you to cure your hemorrhoids for good and with anything which you want as a permanent solution in your life, herbal or natural is definitely the best way to go.
Fortunately hemorrhoids are relatively easy to treat and there are a multitude of natural remedies to help you on your way. If you are stuck at home, and can't get to a pharmacy, there are plenty of things you can do to relieve the discomfort right now.
1. Run a warm shallow bath and sit in it allowing the warm water to sooth your discomfort. Take care when drying and only dab the area. If you put a little petroleum jelly or personal lubricant on the sore bit it will stop it from rubbing on your pants when you walk.
2. After the warm bath you could try putting ice on the area to help shrink it - don't put the ice directly on your skin though because that can be very damaging and cause a kind of burn - or even stick to your skin - nasty!!
3. Witch hazel or aloe vera gel can also provide significant relief from pain and itching.
But, it's all very well treating the symptoms - however what you really want is to be sure this is never going to happen again. Sad to say, there is no quick and easy fix for this - it's going to take lifestyle changes - changes in diet and exercise habits - even in your bathroom habits. Diet is a major factor in causing hemorrhoids, particularly if you are constipated, and strangely enough, the more you move the more your bowels move! There are many natural processes which will help you to cure your hemorrhoids for good and with anything which you want as a permanent solution in your life, herbal or natural is definitely the best way to go.
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