Home Remedies For Piles
Hemorrhoids also called piles are the swollen veins in the anus and rectum that can cause pain, itching, and rectal bleeding. It can be in either external or internal.
The internal hemorrhoid are inside so they cannot be seen or one cannot feel it but external on the outer skin of anus as they are very painful.The piles are very common. Trusted source have said that 1/20 Americans are suffering from it.Generally it goes in few weeks but causes temperate discomfort.
So in this article we have provided you some common home remedies that help in comforts symptoms of piles.
Warm bath with Epsom salt
Warm bath consoles irritation from hemorrhoids. Using a small plastic tub that fit overs the toilet seat you can immerse the affected area or else you can use bath tub if you have.
Try a warm bath or a sitz bath for 20 minutes after each innards movement.By adding Epsom salt will reduce your pain.
Cold compresses
Cold compresses or applying ice packs to the anus lightens the swelling. Do it for 15 minutes at a time. If you have large and painful piles this treatment is very useful and effective.
Make sure you wrap the ice in a towel or napkin. Applying ice directly to your skin can harm or damages the skin.
It is a natural anti-inflammatory so it can reduce the swelling.Witch hazel reduces both itching and pain in external hemorrhoids.It is in a liquid form that you directly apply on external hemorrhoids. There are also more products in it such as anti-itch wipes and soaps.
Shop for witch hazel products online.
Aloe vera
Aloe Vera gel is frequently used to treat piles and skin conditions. It contains anti-inflammatory properties that helps lessen the irritation.
There is not much sympathetic evidence on the effects of aloe vera gel for hemorrhoids. But the National Center for Complementary and Integrated Health Trusted Source stated that the it is very safe for relevant use.
These Aloe vera gel is the main content in sunscreen and lotions.But in case of hemorrhoids you should pure aloe vera gel as in company products there are additional ingredients which may have adverse reactions on piles. You can get the pure gel directly from the aloe plant's leaves.
Some peoples are allergic to the aloe vera particularly those who have adverse effects of garlic or onions. Follow the steps to see if you have allergy towards aloe vera:
- On your forearm rub a small amount of gel.
- Wait for a day.
- If you have no reaction on that part of skin then it is safe to use.
Soothing wipes
Using toilet paper after urinating irritates the external piles. In fact you should use the moistened wipes that helps you to clean easily without irritation and there are also anti-inflammatory smooth wipes which are best for piles sufferer. Ensure that the wipes you use should not contain perfume, alcohol or any other irritants. These ingredients will worsen the hemorrhoids than ever.
Loose cotton clothing
Please don't wear polyester clothes with breathable cotton like underwears. Keep the anal area dry and clean. It will potentially decrease risk of infections in open aggrieved or damage skin. Avoid using detergents or fabric softeners.
Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic help relieve pain, itching, and discomfort. The oil fights with the bacteria to lead to infections or the damaged skin.There is not much research done on effects of tea tree oil on piles but in the year 2012 a study stated that 2-weeks treatment in which combining tea tree oil, hyaluronic acid, and methyl-sulfonyl-methane which notably reduces pain, bleeding, and inflammation.
Additionally using tea tree oil along with other natural treatments like witch hazel or aloe.
