Defeat Hemorrhoids – Hemorrhoid Pain Relief
Pain is a common feeling, a feeling that is unwanted. Pain is a subjective sign; it depends on the pain tolerance and threshold of a person on how he describes pain. One of the common symptoms of hemorrhoids is pain, people suffering from hemorrhoids wants to be relieve of this pain hopefully through hemorrhoid pain relief. More than a half of the American population has hemorrhoids; it is one of the common ailments that both men and women are affected. It usually occurs by the age of 20-50 but affects every one of all ages. You are most likely to have hemorrhoids if you have a family history of hemorrhoids; you are overweight, and pregnant. Although the real cause of hemorrhoids is unknown, constipation is said to be the main cause of hemorrhoids.
The two types of Hemorrhoids are internal and external. Internal is painless but can also bleed. It can stretch until it bulges out of the anus, this is described as prolapsed hemorrhoid .It can be pushed back inside or can go back over time. If it cannot be put back inside, surgical treatment is considered. External Hemorrhoids meanwhile is painful due to veins present around the anus. They are itchy, can crack and bleed. If there is already a formation of a blood clot, one can feel a tender lump and bright red blood bleeding can occur.
How can you prevent Hemorrhoids? One, consume a high fiber diet. Include green leafy vegetables, fruits, breads and cereals that have whole grains sources. Second, drink adequate amounts of liquids especially water, ideal will be eight-ten glasses of water, Third, don’t sit too long and when you are in the toilet avoid straining ; it promote swelling. Fourth, Exercise regularly. Ambulation encourages bowel movement. Fifth, Avoid Laxatives. Other types of laxatives other than bulk-forming laxatives can cause diarrhea that worsens hemorrhoids. Last, if you feel the urge to defecate, don’t wait too long to pass it out.
So how can you relieve hemorrhoidal pain? Take hot sitz bath around 2-3 times a day. Use a moistened tissue or wet wipes when cleaning your anus. Use of ice packs for swelling can be of help. Analgesics can also be taken to ease the pain, as well as Creams with hydrocortisone for itchiness and pain. Witch hazel containing creams, topical analgesics are also used.
For you to know better what steps you should take in the relief of hemorrhoids, you can always visit your physician for a better understanding, treatment and relief of hemorrhoids.
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