Saturday, April 14, 2012

The Best Ways to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids

By Maurice Lenning


Perhaps milliions of people suffer from various symptoms of hemorrhoids, and they're still trying to nail down the best way to get a handle on the situation. There is always the psychological aspects of medical conditions that add an extra burden, as well. As you probably know all too well, there are quite a few approaches to the treatment of hemorrhoids, and you have to find the one that's right for you. How to select an effective hemorrhoids treatment is the subject of our conversation, today, so please continue reading.

If you find that over the counter hemorrhoid medications haven't been effective, or don't work quickly enough, you may want to see your doctor for a stronger prescription. Your doctor can prescribe hemorrhoid medication that can be extremely effective and fast acting. People are different and have their own preferences; for example some won't think twice about seeing their doctor and taking prescription medication while others will just about never go to a doctor. You must take seriously any situation in which you have very severe debilitating pain or anal bleeding. If your symptoms are milder, you may want to try natural or over the counter medications before seeing your doctor.

Hemorrhoids have responded favorably in many people who used psyllium, and that is considered one of the natural/home remedy types of products. This is available as a powder, granules or in capsules. Some common conditions for psyllium are IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and psyllium is a natural kind of laxative and people often take it for constipation. When you take this, you have regular bowel movements that are easy to pass. The issue with excess strain with bowel movements is that it makes the hemorrhoids hurt even more. Psyllium is generally safe, but if you are taking medication for any other condition, you should ask your doctor if it's acceptable to take psyllium.

Sure, nothing is perfect, and in some people these natural treatments won't be enough to deal with the severity of the condition. If you've had hemorrhoids for a long time, presence of bleeding with great pain, then your doctor may suggest surgery to remove the hemorrhoidal tissue. Hemorrhoidectomies are done for this reason, but one good thing about them is they do not require a hospital stay - yay! But that's only suggested when you've tried everything else and to no avail. However, take heart because this is usually not needed as hemorrhoids tend to eventually respond to one or more combinations of treatments.

When you have hemorrhoids, you may have to take an experimental approach, trying different treatments to find out which is most effective in your case. You should be able to clear up your hemorrhoids by trying various treatments, exercising, and paying attention to your diet. The tips above should help you get rid of your hemorrhoids and enjoy your life without worrying about them anymore!




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