Home remedies for hemorrhoid relief?

Hemorrhoids are usually caused by excessive strain during bowel movements and stools which are too hard.

These are some home remedies for hemorrhoid relief :

- Try reduce swelling and bring a little relief with ice packs placed for 5-10 minutes at a time.

- Instead of normal toilet paper rather use medicated pads or damp tissues. Don't wipe but pat the area.

- Buy some stool softening pills (maybe Senna) from the herbalist or pharmacy (Proctesydyl or its generic - Soove it) these will help relieve the bowel movements.

- You need to change your diet and eat more fiber - whole grains, fruits, vegetables and stay away from processed foods.

- Wear loose fitting clothing and cotton underwear

 
 
Many suggest surgery offers permanent relief from hemorrhoids, but hemorrhoids are notorious for reocurring and surgery can be a very painful process.
 
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I wish you all the best and hope some of these home remedies for hemorrhoid relief can help a little.

OK, you must eat high fibre foods and don't strain. If nothing happens, leave it for the time being. You can use non prescription creams to ease itching and pain - prep H.

Take long hot baths and throw in some Epsom salts or Baking Soda - soak for a good 30 minutes.

Buy a donut pillow for sitting and a cookbook for healthy fiber based recipe ideas. Oh, and don't worry about Anusol...waste of time.

You might not be enthousiastic about the idea, but you can get medical treatment. They can be injected with something that makes them go away.

Sounds awful, but it's quite painless and effective.

You're closing the question? I have a remedy that everyone seems to use. You heard of Tuck's pads? Make your own without the expense, Make a fold of several sheets of toilet tissue, and put Witch Hazel on it, then pat your hemorrhoid with it. Witch Hazel is the soothing ingredient in Tuck's.Buy a bottle in grocery stores or pharmacy and costs about $2.00 and lasts for a month or two. Tuck's costs over $6.00 . That will give you a sign of relief by itself.

What a great thread, I was looking for some home cures for hemorrhoids / home remedies for hemorrhoids.
Thanks everybody.

If the hemorrhoids are only bleeding slightly, then apply an ice pack wrapped on towel directly to your hemorrhoids. If you have aloe vera, try putting some on the affected area, this can also stop the bleeding.

What is the best treatment for hemorrhoids?

My friend has tried almost all creams, and at time his piles get better, but after few days it comes back. Anybody know effective treatment to permanently remove hemorrhoids?