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Treatment for hemroids itch
how do you relieve the itch of hemroids
(18 Sep 2007)
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Hemorrhoids are veins in your rectum and anus that have gotten inflamed and swollen. Hemorrhoids tend to causes a strain in the bowel movement and causes intense pressure on the veins in the anus and rectum. This sometimes occurs during pregnancy though it can happen at other times as well.
If you experience discomfort, bleeding or an itching sensation in the anal region, it could be a sign of the presence of hemorrhoids. There are various other symptoms that could signal the presence of hemorrhoids, which include, swelling in the anal region, leakage of feces and hemorrhoids that protrude from the anus.
In case you are having bleeding, it is not safe to assume that it is due to hemorrhoids, as it could even be due to anal or colorectal cancer, and so it is advised that you consult a doctor for the correct prognosis. In case you experience a stark change in your bowel movements and you start to pass stool that has blood clots, you should consult your doctor as it could also be due to bleeding at another spot in the digestive tract of your body. Hemorrhoids could also be caused due to heredity factors.
If you are suffering from hemorrhoids, it is recommended that you take a shower properly and thoroughly clean the area around your anus. You should use warm water and, if possible, should even have a good soak in warm water daily. After cleaning the area around your anus, you should dry it completely, as moisture left around can cause an itch. In case you feel that there is a swelling that has developed around the anus you can use an ice pack to relieve the swelling. You should avoid the use of toilet paper as the rubbing tends to irritate the skin. You should avoid the intake of soda beverages, beer, wine, citrus juices, and caffeinated drinks. You should take a diet that prevents constipation, which means a diet that is rich in fiber content. High-fiber foods include whole grains, vegetables such as beans, cabbage and carrot, and fresh fruits. In case you experience itching, you can apply apple cider vinegar using cotton swabs on the hemorrhoids. This will stop the burning and itching sensation. You can also consider the application of aloe vera gel to the hemorrhoids to ease the itching and irritation that is caused due to the inflammation in the hemorrhoids.
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answered by G M on 5 Mar 2010, 7:28:31
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I have used a haemorroid cream called Anusol which works great - two days and its gone!
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answered by v _ on 19 Sep 2007, 1:42:07
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