The natural way to treat hemorrhoids is in first place to prevent the development of hemorrhoids. Regularly recurrent hemorrhoids on the other hand might be a sign that the patient only experiences the symptoms of suffering from hemorrhoids, but in reality some other, far more severe conditions are the cause of these symptoms. Anal fissures, rectal cancer, anal abscess or fistula, perianal hematoma, just to mention a few, which might be confused with hemorrhoids. In this case, the patient would be well advised to look for professional help in order to exclude diagnostically the possibility of other diseases than hemorrhoids.
As described earlier, a good treatment starts with prevention in order to avoid recurrent sensations. Plenty of water are required to soften the stool as a basic measure. On top of that, the daily diet should be rich in fibers, which contribute to a soft stool. These two measures alone are often good enough to improve pain and discomfort.
Another approach is to strengthen and stabilize blood vessel walls and to decrease the inflammation. Bioflavonoids have shown to be very effective in this area. They also reduce anal discomfort, pain, and anal discharge during an acute hemorrhoid attack. Citrus fruits are rich in flavonoids. Witch hazel compresses provide for more relief.
Triphalangia is an Ayurvedic compound of three fruits, which are well-known for their bowel tonic action, relieving gently constipation without over stimulation. Chamomile or calendula can also be applied topically.
This is only a small collection of possible treatments, deriving from western herbal medicine. Chinese traditional medicine offers acupuncture as a way to fight hemorrhoids. Specific points on specific meridians will be “needled” and provide relief from pain and discomfort. The treatment has to be repeated for some period of time, also to make sure that relapses will not occur. Other regimen are given by ear acupuncture or moxibustion.
Herbal Chinese medicine has also to offer powerful herbal remedies, yet those herbs applied have to be carefully selected by a knowledgeable and well-trained person, a specialist in Chinese herbal medicine. The advantage of those herbal solutions, be it western or eastern style, is that only minor side effects are to be expected.
Other factors, which might help avoid the onset of hemorrhoids, are proper, not too tight clothing and physical exercise. The bottom line of all is that hemorrhoids and its treatment are well manageable, and its occurrence is easy to avoid, provided some rules are obeyed.
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