Natural Treatments for Hemorrhoids

Jun 20
07:49

2011

Martin T Lane

Martin T Lane

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The majority of people alive today will encounter problems with hemorrhoids by the time they reach 50 and most of them will do nothing about it. Only a small percentage will be expected to look for help. It is a crazy situation, because for most of us, hemorrhoids can be avoided and healed by making a number of simple adjustments to lifestyle, diet and also by the use of an anti-inflammatory creams or gels

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There are 2 forms of hemorrhoids, internal and external,Natural Treatments for Hemorrhoids Articles both of which left untreated can result in more serious cases that will eventually lead to surgery. However that is should you choose not to do anything about it. There isn't a lot to look forward to if you need surgery. Surgery is an excruciatingly unpleasant experience, particularly post-op. The truth is the outer rectum is among the most sensitive areas of the body, and the the majority of surgeries entail burning off hemorrhoids, or banding them(tying a band around the affected area until it drops off) which usually results in the area being extremely sore, so when the patient needs to have a bowel movement, the pain is usually even more excruciating than the hemorrhoids ever were.

However that is what happens if you don't deal with your hemorrhoids early. And due to the fact one of the major reasons for hemorrhoids is from straining in the course of bowel movements because of poor diet and lifestyle, then there is in fact no reason why a lot of victims can not prevent getting more hemorrhoids. That is, many people strain throughout a bowel movement since the stool has become hard and it takes a lot of pushing and straining. Basic changes to lifestyle and diet can easily improve regularity and lessen painful bowel movements, and therefore wipe-out the cause of hemorrhoids.

This is where the health of one's colon kicks in. The colon (large intestine) holds between 6-40lbs of fecal matter in the typical adult. Individuals who experience regular bowel movements (at the very least once daily), typically have much less of this fecal matter within their system, and quite obviously those who are less 'regular' have a lot more in their system. The colon, the final major part of the digestive system, actually pulls lots of water from the fecal matter (stool) prior to it reaching the rectum. If the stool stays a long time in the colon then too much water is drawn out of the stool, and this is when you encounter a hard bowel movement that needs straining and pushing.... leading to hemorrhoids.

There is a lot of debate about what causes the stool to spend more time in the colon and therefore become harder, but nearly all agree that a thoroughly clean and clear colon will help in assisting the stool to move readily and effortlessly through the intestine. Having a diet rich in fiber and drinking a lot of water will help to make the stool softer and easier to pass. Doing this will help you get on the right route toward lowering the cause of hemorrhoids.

Physical exercise is one more key factor in enhancing you inner health. Many specialists think that exercise helps in accelerating our metabolic rate which in turn actually sees our digestive system function quick, therefore leading to more regular bowel movements and much less fecal matter sitting virtually idle in the digestive system (colon).

So if you have a diet plan which includes lots of fiber (wholemeal breads/cereal and fruits), you consume sufficient water (6-8 glasses daily) and you also participate in frequent exercise, then you might well be on your way towards increasing your inner health, improving your bowel movement frequency and cutting your hemorrhoids.

For many individuals that are already suffering with piles, the application of anti-inflammatory creams or gels should be the initial step in helping to cure, and free themselves of their hemorrhoids. Bad diet, laziness and lack of fluids are reasons for hemorrhoids, therefore making improvements in these areas will most likely help ease the existing hemorrhoids. In most cases using an anti-inflammatory will help here by soothing the affected region, as well as aiding with circulation in the rectum area. These products work as a type of decongestant in the rectum by lowering the inflammation, which naturally brings with it much better blood circulation in the veins, which often helps you to reduce the size and existence of the hemorrhoids.

There's a lot more to learn about hemorrhoids, and the correct natural remedy will help you get back to a normal lifestyle and manage this problem