Care for hemorrhoids…

Hemorrhoids are expressed by signs such as pain or bleeding during defecation. But there are ways to prevent them from ruining our lives.

Here are a few treatments and therapies to relieve hemorrhoidal attacks that you can do yourself or follow at home to limit their occurrence.

Simple gestures can reduce and relieve pain

A lukewarm bath with chamomile flowers is one of the best treatments for hemorrhoids, and can also be applied by cold compresses to sore areas.

Chamomile flowers are used mainly for their anti-inflammatory properties. A sitz bath in warm water for around 20 minutes can soothe symptoms and help reduce the dilation of hemorrhoidal veins.

Ice packs or cold water compresses can ease dilated veins, applied to the anal area for about 10 minutes.

Drink plenty of water or take fiber-rich osmotic laxatives to hydrate the stool.

Adding fiber to the diet is also recommended to facilitate intestinal transit and combat constipation, the number 1 enemy of hemorrhoids.

You should also avoid carrying objects that are too heavy, which will cause abdominal thrust and subsequent pressure on dilated veins.

It’s also important to avoid sitting, as this will hinder blood circulation. You should also avoid motorcycles and bicycles, which put a strain on the anal area, and spicy foods, which are simply irritants for the disease.

Pharmaceutical products are also available

Suppositories or creams are on sale in pharmacies and are made up of ingredients to initially relieve irritation.

They can also be used to heal dilated veins in cases of minimal or moderate hemorrhoids.

Venotonics are useful in the event of an acute attack, and although hemorrhoids are not really considered a venous disease, these drugs have not been fully tested in the treatment of flare-ups.

Many essential oil preparations can be applied after bowel movements. The most commonly used are cypress, geranium, juniper and calophylla oil.

They help prevent and combat capillary fragility and contribute to the regeneration of surrounding tissues.

And natural products can help out at home

Witch hazel can be applied in iced form with a pad, helping to relieve the pain of hemorrhoids. The plant’s vasoconstrictor property qualifies it as a miracle remedy.

The plant will reduce the size of dilated blood vessels, and its application can be repeated several times until the pain subsides.

Onion also has virtues in relieving this condition, and is used in the form of a poultice on the painful area. To make the poultice paste, simply boil a large peeled onion for 30 minutes, then mush it.

Article by : Maxime Blanchard | Review guidelines | Review consultants
Last updated on 4 February 2025.
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