Home Remedies for External Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids can be embarrassing. You try to shop for the right cream while avoiding the glares and chuckles of onlookers. Luckily, there are many natural ways to deal with hemorrhoids at home.
Methods to Heal
Most of these methods have not been devised by a doctor, so please exercise caution when attempting to heal yourself with natural means. You can dull the burning and soothe the itching of the hemorrhoids with the application of aloe gel, petroleum jelly, witch hazel or an essential oil blend of lavender or rosemary in a base of almond. Shrinking the hemorrhoids can be accomplished with butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus), horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), or collinsonia root powder. Typically, these will be applied directly to the body with instructions included with each product. There are many pastes that can be concocted to treat the symptoms and the condition itself. Mixing equal parts water with any of the following herbs like powdered myrrh, alumroot, goldenseal, mullein and slippery elm bark creates a paste that can be applied to the body and left on for about an hour. There are a few drinks that have been connected with hemorrhoid relief. One is to mix black mustard in yogurt and follow it up with a glass of buttermilk. Another is to boil the peels of a pomegranate and to drink a glass of it every morning and evening. Lastly, you can add ginger, peppercorns and rock salt to a glass of buttermilk and drink it twice a day.
Changes to Diet
There are many foods to avoid when you either have hemorrhoids or when you want to prevent getting them. Excessive coffee, beer, cola and strong spices can add pain and burning to hemorrhoids. Too much salt can cause a bulge in the veins of your anus, increasing the size of your condition. It is a must to purify the digestive system before treating the hemorrhoids, and some patients fast for a day before going on a mostly fruit and vegetable diet. This should be accompanied with lots of water. Other foods to avoid that may cause constipation are udad daals, pickles, sour-tasting foods, and meats.
Changes to Routine
Here are a few things that may help with your hemorrhoids that you can do out of your own home. Watch your excess weight, since that can lead to more problems with varicose veins. Avoid heavy lifting since this can act similarly to straining on the toilet. Try to use facial tissues with a moisturizer as your toilet paper. Also, avoid toilet paper that has perfumes, colors and chemical irritants. Lastly, don't sit on hard surfaces and purchase a donut-shaped cushion to relieve some of the strain.
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