There are several home made remedies that can be very helpful with getting rid of hemorrhoids, alleviate the pain and bleeding. These cures will bring significant changes to your life.
If you are bleeding profusely and the defecation feel like glass is passing and you are draining a lot, these home cures will help you alleviate the condition.
Garlic cloves
The following method does not burn but makes the affected area numb. Take some garlic cloves, grind them and mix them with coconut or olive oil in your blender. You can freeze the mixture and make small suppositories. When needed, insert them into your rectum. Yet, note that this procedure will be quite painful.
Nutmeg
This method has been shown to be effective in the case of hemorrhoids: simply take a half tablespoon of nutmeg in the evening, before going to sleep, and in the morning, when you wake up.
Warm sitz bath
You need to have a 15-20 minutes shower at least 3 times weekly, in order to alleviate the swelling and tingling, and clean the butt-centric crevices and hemorrhoids. Also, this method is extremely beneficial in the case of outer hemorrhoids.
Moreover, the following procedure should be performed after a solid discharge. You need to sit in a bigger bowl or shower with warm water enriched with salt, either Epsom salt, cooking salt or ocean salt. You can also buy a sitz shower from a drug specialist, and it will enable you to have a shower while on the toilet seat.
Always wear clean underwear
The underwear you are wearing should be clean and you should change it often. Always carry with you an extra pair, especially if you are suffering from bleed, leakages and small accidents. The underwear should be loose cotton because it prevents sweating that can cause itching.
Stool softeners
Softeners like ‘Colace’ help with defecation. It gets rid of straining which makes it more comfortable to pass stools. Your stool should be too smooth if the hemorrhoids are bleeding and swollen. If it’s not smooth, it can cause swelling and uneasiness.
Frequent clothing changes
Do not wear the same clothes for long periods especially if you like wearing pants. Be aware that feces, blood or mucus leakages could pass through your undergarments and soil your clothes. If this dries you will not be able to see them, but the germs will be left where you sit. These germs could be transferred by anyone who touches where you sat.
Ice cubes
You can use ice cubes in these ways:
- Insert small and smooth ice cubes into the anus to cool and reduce swelling.
- Press them on external hemorrhoids to soothe them.
Aloe Vera
Massage Aloe Vera on the region with cotton wool, soft tissue or with your fingers. Start with three applications per day and when it gets better, do it once a day. Aloe Vera heals and leaves a soothing feeling.
Foods rich in fibers
Fresh and raw fruits, veggies and whole grains are rich in fibers and you should include them into your diet. The fibers reduce strain and soften your stool. This is one of the oldest methods used to prevent hemorrhoids. To prevent diarrhea and IBS, fiber intake should be increased progressively.
Drink water
Water keeps you hydrated and prevents stool becoming hard. You should avoid colas and sodas because they contain caffeine that causes dehydration. Add fruits like lemons or oranges to make flavored water.
Regular exercise
If you want to improve your digestion and enhance a slow bowel movement you need a physical activity. It doesn’t have to be vigorous, walking can also help.
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