Alternative Medicine for Bleeding Hemorrhoids

Aug 13
07:58

2012

Jeff Donaven

Jeff Donaven

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There are a variety of over the counter hemorrhoids treatment options for those who have tried all the herbal and home remedies and are ready to try a few other options. These treatments are not meant to cure hemorrhoids, per se, but may help ease the symptoms. For example, if you are exhibiting a symptom like anal itching, then there are a number of over the counter treatments for you to choose from.

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There are as many forms of hemorrhoid treatment as there are active ingredients. No one form works any better than the next. It is a matter of preference. Take your pick from any of the following:

* Ointment

* Gel

* Pad

* Foam

* Suppository

* Cream

You will find that there are different active ingredients,Alternative Medicine for Bleeding Hemorrhoids Articles some of which are brand names and others are generic or general mixtures of more than one active ingredient. Their goals will vary. According to what symptoms you need to relieve, choose the one that will take care of your particular problem. Some of your choices include:

* Corticosteroids - These should be used in moderation as they can be harsh on the skin, but applied topically in small doses they can relieve symptoms like itching and inflammation.

* Vasoconstrictors - These are chemicals meant to mimic the effects of epinephrine. Applied topically, they reduce swelling by shrinking the blood vessels. This, in turn, may relieve pain and itching.

* Antiseptics - These kill bacteria and keep the area clean.

* Anesthetics, Analgesics - These relieve symptoms like burning, itching, and pain.


There are a number of over the counter hemorrhoids treatment products available and proper advice from a doctor or pharmacist must be taken, when choosing which one is the most appropriate.

Before applying medication, the anal area needs to be gently washed by dabbing, (avoid wiping) with a moistened cleansing tissue. It's advisable not to use colored or scented tissue.

Any of the over the counter hemorrhoids treatment which contains a vasoconstrictor must be avoided if you have any of the following conditions; hypertension, urinary difficulties, cardiovascular disease, diabetes or if you've been prescribed medication for depression. A vasoconstrictor may be in the form of phenylephrine HCI, ephedrine or epinephrine. Some people may be allergic or hypersensitive to products including local anesthetics. The ingredients may cause pain, irritation, swelling or redness. If this occurs, patients need to consult their doctor, or if protrusion, seeping or bleeding occurs.

Some products can be inserted intrarectally for the treatment of internal hemorrhoids, and some products can only be used externally. Astringents, vasoconstrictors and protectants are allowable for internal hemorrhoids.

Over the counter hemorrhoids treatment can be roughly divided into the following, and their major benefits being; astringents which decrease inflammation, give relief from burning and itching but not pain, protectants which decrease inflammation, vasoconstrictors which help to reduce irritation and itchiness, local anesthetics which help with pain, itching and burning, keratolytics which reduces itchiness and discomfort, antipruritics which act as counter irritants and hydrocortisone which helps with itching and swelling.

If you are unfortunate enough to be a sufferer, over the counter hemorrhoids treatment can at least bring relief fairly quickly, and lead to eliminating the problem.