Piles Relief - Get Rid of Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are a very painful complaint that many people have to deal with and this is why piles relief is normally high on their agenda. There are several factors that cause hemorrhoids, though they are the most common in pregnant women, those who are overweight and people who have a poor diet.
 
Hemorrhoids, also referred to as piles, can be internal or external. They can involve painful bleeding and swelling, leading many to desperately seek piles relief. There are many causes, and understanding them will help to get rid of them. Constipation is actually a common cause of hemorrhoids that people are not aware of, as well as lifting heavy objects frequently, poor circulation, and excessive use of spices on foods.

By avoiding some of these things, you can get some relief from piles, though once the problem exists you may need to look at other methods also. Creams and suppositories are both very popular types of treatments because they are generally the most affordable and they do not take much effort to use. In many cases they are effective at getting rid of hemorrhoids though they do not always get to the root of the problem.

Over the counter treatments are recommended to be used in conjunction with a high fiber diet to prevent constipation as well as routine abdominal exercises which will improve the circulation in the body. Of course, drinking a sufficient amount of water always goes a long way in both combating constipation and improving circulation also.

Other effective types of piles relief include eating fruits and vegetables like bananas, turnips, and radishes. Many people have had a lot of success by boiling milk and putting a ripe banana in it. Another idea is to grate up some radish and add a little honey to it. Others have had success with drinking buttermilk after meals and then applying an ice pack to the hemorrhoids after a bowel movement. This will relieve any itching or swelling, and makes the bowel movement less painful.

You can always get relief by taking a warm bath while you wait for your new, improved diet to kick in. So with a proper diet and a warm bath, used in conjunction with effective medication, you will have an effective treatment for piles, albeit temporary.

For those who suffer with piles regularly a more permanent treatment is required and up until recently surgery was the only answer. Unfortunately, surgery is both intrusive and painful and the idea of being operated on in that region of the body put a lot of people off, although it shouldn't.

All alternatives to surgery should be tried first as surgery should only be considered when everything else has failed to eliminate the problem.