Natural Remedies for Hemorrhoids

What are Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and rectum. They can result from straining during a bowel movement, constipation, or the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, among other causes. You may also visit www.ifoundthecure.com

Who Gets Hemorrhoids?

It is estimated that 50 to 65 percent of Americans suffer from hemorrhoids. With more than one-third of the population reporting an ongoing problem with hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids can be divided into three categories. Internal hemorrhoids, which develop inside of the anus and can not be seen. These hemorrhoids are usually painless, thus most people are unaware they even have them unless they start to bleed.

External hemorrhoids are located at the opening of the anus underneath the skin. This type of hemorrhoid is likely to become inflamed. When they do, they turn purple, or blue and are tender to the touch. The third type of hemorrhoid is called a prolapsed hemorrhoid. This is when an internal hemorrhoid becomes enlarged and collapses, and descends so that it hangs partially out of the anus. Prolapsed hemorrhoids can be extremely painful.

What are the Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?

The symptoms of hemorrhoids are pain, burning, itching, or bleeding in the anal area. Purple, or blue patches of hard skin near the anus. Lumpy tissue protruding out of the anus.

What are the Root Causes of Hemorrhoids?

Constipation, straining, lifting heavy objects, obesity, pregnancy, and childbirth are some of the common causes. While inactivity, standing for long periods of times, food allergies, lack of fiber in your diet, poor anal hygiene, poor liver function, and hypothyroidism are among the other causes.

Natural Remedies.

Eating a diet high in fiber is one of the best things you can do to rid yourself of hemorrhoids. Limit the amount of caffeine, and alcohol if you have hemorrhoids because they have a dehydrating effect. If you suspect that your hemorrhoids are a result of a food allergy, try an elimination diet to figure out what food allergy is causing your hemorrhoids. Switching to moistened wipes instead of toilet paper after a bowel movement can also help as mentioned in www.ifoundthecure.com

	Butcher's Broom-Take a standardized extract that gives you 200- 300 mg of ruscogenins daily. Ruscogenins are constituents within this herb that are believed to constrict and reduce inflammation of hemorrhoidal tissue.
	Horse Chestnut-Take a standardized extract that contains 100 mg of aescin daily. This herb reduced inflammation, and also reduces swelling.
	Collinsonia- Take 500 mg 3 times a day. This will reduce swelling.
	Witch Hazel- Apply as a gel or a cream to external hemorrhoids. - Apply as a gel or a cream to external hemorrhoids.
	Flaxseed Oil- Take as directed on the label. Flaxseed Oil will promote regularity, and reduces straining. It is also good for tissue repair.
	Bioflavonoid Complex- Take 1,000 mg two to three times a day. They reduce swelling and prevent bleeding.

*Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child.