To start with, the hemorrhoids are treated for getting relief from the symptoms. You can get relief for internal hemorrhoids by using the following methods.
Sitz bath - This treatment improves the blood circulation in the area affected so that the pain and swelling are reduced; the patient takes a warm water bath in a tub and the water covers his hips and buttocks. In this method, the patient takes bath in warm water bathtub covering his buttocks and hips; this will increase the circulation of blood in that area thereby reducing the discomfort and swelling.
Ice Packs - If the hemorrhoids are severe, apply an icepack at the anal part.
Apply hemorrhoidal cream, petroleum jelly, cortisone cream, and suppositories on the affected areas.
Wear loose clothing and cotton underwear.
Use moist toilet paper and wipe the anus after emptying the bowel.
Pain killers - These can help reduce the pain and itchiness but won’t cure hemorrhoids.
Enemas - Having enema with plain warm water is useful for relieving the fecal impaction and constipation.Enema functions as a bowel stimulant.
OTC medications
Using OTC medications are popular for treating hemorrhoids at their early stages. The medications used for this are ointments, creams, laxatives, and petroleum jellies. The best known treatment is to use hemorrhoids cream that contain hydrocortisone and antiseptics.
The treatments carried out for internal hemorrhoids are as follows.
Rubber Band Ligation - This treatment is carried out at the outpatient department; this is useful for treating 2nd degree internal hemorrhoids. This procedure is non-surgical; in this process, the blood circulation of the inflamed tissue is decreased by tying a rubber band over it.
Injection Sclerotherapy - is a medical process where the surgeon injects a chemical solution into the mucous membrane in the vicinity of the hemorrhoid. This solution helps in inflammation and closure of the veins resulting in the hemorrhoid to shrink.
Infrared Photocoagulation - is useful for treating small/medium size hemorrhoids. Using an IR device, the surgeon applies IR heat on the hemorrhoids thereby coagulating the dilated veins. The coagulated blood vessels cuts off the blood flow and the hemorrhoids die.
Laser Coagulation - involves passing of an electric current through the hemorrhoids; this current causes a chemical reaction. This new technique results in stopping the blood supply to the hemorrhoids which in turn causes the hemorrhoids to shrink.
Hemorrhoidectomy - This procedure is surgical. The hemorrhoid groups in the anal canal are surgically removed using a laser, scalpel or cautery device.
The above are just some ways to Hemorrhoids Treatment. Seek professional advice if you are going ahead with any of the above.
