Top 4 Most Effective Ways to Treat Hemorrhoids Naturally
Hemorrhoids, is the medical name given to piles. It is such an embarrassing disease, which people don’t want to talk about, but whisper only in hush-hush tones. Because the piles first appearance happens to be on the buttocks. Now, it’s high time to find its cure rather than calling it to be a taboo. Numerous reasons are responsible for their breakout, mostly are hereditary, but extreme constipation can also cause it. It can be caused when one applies extreme pressure to move the bowels. Continuous sitting at a particular place for a long time is another reason. There are others like obesity and highly strained lifestyle. It certainly makes the patient as physically handicapped as you can’t sit, walk, lie like a normal human being, making you totally uncomfortable in whatever physical position you are in.
The veins of the muscle adjoining your anal canal and rectum get swollen. Generally, these are found in clumps, masses or cushions of the tissue of the anal duct. It gets hard for them to even visit the toilet, as the stool comes out with lots of pain and blood. Don’t panic! Mostly these go away naturally after a few days or weeks, but if they do persist for long, then don’t ignore them as they can get life-threatening at some stage, might even lead to getting colorectal cancer.
In general, piles can break out at any age, but mostly these appear in old age. By and large, it affects the pregnant ladies, elderly people and the people who have hurt their spinal cord. Most people feel embarrassed to visit a doctor because of the position of piles. The good thing about the piles is that if they are in the initial stage, these can effectively be cured at home with some homemade remedies, drawn from the extract of various herbal plants that one can grow in the kitchen garden, which doesn’t cost a fortune. Some steps can also be taken to prevent piles to attack you. If the herbs are being cultivated in the organic farming, then you can reap the maximum benefits. Today we are just going to share some views on the best herbal medicine to cure piles or hemorrhoids.
1. Sitz Bath in a Tub
You need to put some lukewarm water in the tub, about 3 to 4 inches, which just covers the legs, and sit calmly. This water will certainly help in reducing the itchy sensations that you are feeling and will subdue the inflammation caused by the piles. The warm water will pacify and tranquilize your anal muscles.
A few people are never satisfied with the plain water, loves adding some ingredients to discover the treatment quickly. You can add a cup of apple cider vinegar or a cup of Epsom salt in the tub. Never add a bath soap, bubble bath or anything else. Now keep sitting in a relaxed mood for about 10 to 15 minutes. Once you are finished, pat dries the area with care. Some fellows apply apple cider vinegar directly on the piles, but beware, it can further deteriorate the condition of the skin, its itchiness and burning. It’s better to enjoy this bath for the perfect treatment of your disease.
2. Aloe Vera Treatment
Aloe Vera has been used in numerous herbal medicines to treat lots of diseases. The recent study shows that it is the most sought -after plant in India these days. Extract some of the gel from its leaves and apply on the infected area. It has the anti-inflammatory effect on the body and also cures the wounds. If it is applied directly to the anus, it soothes down inflammation, itching, and swelling, instantly. If you have some internal problem in the intestine, then eradicate the thorns from its leaves carefully. Cut small strips from the full leaves then place them in the freezer of a refrigerator for some time. Now put these strips in your anus for a few minutes. It should be repeated twice or thrice a day and done regularly until the piles vanish. Aloe Vera already has a reputation for rectifying many ailments due to its curative values. It brings instant relief if applied directly. One can also drink Aloe Vera juice to curtail the swelling of the agonizing piles.
3. Tea Bags can Heal
Tea bags, of any kind, black, green, white or any other tea like peppermint, can be used to heal the swelling of your inflated muscles, due to its anti-inflammatory features. First make tea by using the tea bag, then take it out and place it to cool down, not much, but just enough for your skin to tolerate it. Put it on your hemorrhoid or piles with the help of your hand. Don’t move an inch for the next 3 to 5 minutes, now remove it slowly. If you do feel the relief, then try another round. You can also stick it at the place for 20 minutes with the help of a bandage.
Tea has a unique class of compounds called tannins, which help in minimizing the swelling or bagginess. There is another way, first cool the tea bag on a freezer of a refrigerator for a few minutes, then place this tea bag on your anus. Do it 2 or 3 times a day. Keep doing it unless the piles fizzle out.
4. Dried Figs for Piles
Figs are known for exerting a stimulative effect on bowels movement, thus correcting the digestive system and provide relief from constipation. It certainly will remove the swelling and the pains associated with it. All you need is 4 Figs and a glass of plain water.
- First, clean the Figs and soak them in the water, let them remain there for the whole night.
- Eat 2 of these early in the morning on an empty stomach. Eat the remaining 2, before you hit the bed.
- You can also drink the water along with eating.
Follow the process daily, until the skin gets flawless.
Piles do cause a disturbance, if the above- mentioned remedies do not work properly and some nuisance is not going away, it’s better to consult your doctor about the treatment.
Dr. Vikram Chauhan
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