Home remedies for internal hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids have been on rise lately due to an irregular life style pattern amongst the masses. It is an urban disorder chiefly caused due to improper care of personal hygiene. The veins connecting the anus with the rectum form a swollen or inflamed cushion or a mass which pains and is red in color. It is always followed by itching of the anal area and it may bleed sometimes depending on the severity of the disorder. The disorder is rampant since people do not know how it happens and the remedies to cure it.

Most of the people suffering from it do not even know about its onset. Out of many factors responsible for the disorder are dietary habits leading to hard stool, excessive smoking and consumption of alcohol, not taking proper rest causing high blood pressure or hyper tension, anxiety, also caused in children suffering from constipation since they are delicate, may happen to women suffering from pre menstrual syndrome etc. hard stool causes the linings of the anus to rupture forming anal fissures which are a precursor to hemorrhoids. Excessive Smoking and consumption of alcohol increases the blood pressure which causes the hemorrhoids to swell, itch and pain making them from bad to worse. However, the disorder can also be inherited if it is present in the genes.

Hemorrhoids can be broadly classified into two external hemorrhoids and the internal ones. Its much easier to detect the external ones since they cause pain and a rapid medical attention could be given. Internal hemorrhoids do not cause pain initially because pain receptors are not present inside the anal opening. Later on when they become prolapsed or strangulated they start causing pain.

Home remedies for internal hemorrhoids involve strengthening of the walls of the anus and the rectum and smoothening the flow of stool. There are various home remedies for internal hemorrhoids recommended by doctors. A person suffering from the disorder should include more of fibers in his diet by consuming fruits, vegetables, whole cereals and grains thus avoiding junk and too spicy food. He should increase the daily amount of water intake to 5 to 7 liters.

One should emphasize more on fruit juices and shakes rather than hard alcohol and smoking. Increasing on Fiber diet and water intake ensures smooth defecation thus preventing further formation of piles and also do not cause a friction with the existing ones. Needless to say a person should bathe regularly and keep the anal region clean and hygienic.

Various other home remedies are available which can be practiced at home. One such is known as Alexander technique which teaches various ergonomic position of walking, sitting, standing and sleeping thus causing a great relief from pain for people already suffering from the disorder. Various ointments are available made up of medicinal herbs and plants specially meant for treatment of piles which need to be applied daily. Aloe Vera cream and juice can be considered to be the best for treatment of internal hemorrhoids if consumed thrice daily.

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