Hemorrhoids Treatment

When a person has hemorrhoids, two things always happen: anal itching and painful hemorrhoids. There are some things that a person with hemorrhoids can do to prevent or at least ease the discomfort.

Hemorrhoids sometimes come with anal itching when the surrounding skin tissue of the anus is traumatized. The following activities can traumatize the skin tissue of the anus. (1) Too much use of harsh tissue paper. (2) A secondary irritant is used (like creams and soap) around the anus thus causing allergic dermatitis. (3) The surrounding skin tissue of the anus has some presence of secondary yeast or parasite infections.

The best treatment for anal itching that accompanies hemorrhoids is to avoid using any of these items. Using water only for cleaning the area is enough. Water is sufficient enough to wash away the bacteria around the anus without using any soap.

A hemorrhoidal cream or non-scented petroleum gel is an exemption to the rule. These can be applied to the surrounding skin tissue of the anus to protect the hemorrhoids from irritation. It is important to do this if the hemorrhoids are caused by chronic diarrhea or loose stools because there will be greater soiling of the skin tissue of the anus.

Aside from anal itching, painful hemorrhoids also occurs. Painful hemorrhoids always occur when the veins have prolapsed out of the anus. The treatments for painful hemorrhoids are (1) preventing prolapsed hemorrhoids and (2) replacing the prolapsed hemorrhoids inside the anus.

Avoiding the circumstances of constipation and lubricating the stool can aid in the prevention of prolapsed veins resulting to painful hemorrhoids. Rectal suppositories like Glycerin can help provide lubrication for the stool thus preventing irritation and friction of the hemorrhoids.

A sea plant called Agar Agar is used as a nutritional supplement. Agar Agar can both serve as a lubricant for stool as well as a bulking agent. Other supplements that can be used as lubricants for stool are cod liver oil and flaxseed.

When hemorrhoids are prolapsed only during bowel movement, you can replace the prolapsed hemorrhoids yourself. All you need to do is to lubricate a finger with petroleum gel then push the prolapsed veins back up inside the anal sphincter. You can use a disposable glove coated with petroleum gel if you are squeamish about using your finger.

It is kind of painful to push the veins up, but you will feel relief right away once the veins are put back in. The feeling of relief will last until your next bowel movement. If the veins stay out even without a bowel movement, it is best to see your doctor for further necessary treatment.

Anal itching and pain are always associated with hemorrhoids. Knowing how to treat these discomforts yourself will make you feel comfortable for some time in spite of hemorrhoids.

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