Home remedies for piles

Piles can be cured through surgical treatment and only a medical expert or a physician can recommend the next course of action to heal piles. In order to control piles it is important to reverse constipation, which is the main cause of piles. It is unfortunate that piles cannot be cured at home. No form of local treatment either can be used to cure piles.

The patient must work with the doctor in tandem to address the main cause of the condition, which is chronic constipation. One particularly effective home treatment for controlling constipation calls for the adoption of only natural foods in the diet. Primarily, the entire gastrointestinal tract should be administered complete rest for the intestines to be thoroughly cleansed.

To begin with, the patient must take on an all-fresh-fruit diet for the first one week. Fresh fruits such as grapes, apples, pears, peaches, oranges, pineapples and melons must be consumed. Freshly prepared unsweetened lemon water made from fresh lemons in plain water can be had throughout the day. In chronic constipation cases, patients are advised to undergo a short fast prior to adopting the all-fruit diet. During the fast, patients can consume freshly squeezed orange juice in a glass of warm water.

An enema with tepid water is also recommended lukewarm daily in the morning during the fast. The fast is effective in cleansing the bowels and giving much needed time to heal the rectal tissues. After the fruit diet has ended, the patient should undergo a diet comprising only natural soft foods aimed at ensuring soft stools. The natural diet must be low in fat and examples of some foods to be consumed at such a time include skimmed milk, buttermilk, unsweetened yoghurt, farmer's cheese made from skimmed milk. Dry fruits, such as figs and raisins can also be part of the diet. Foods to be avoided at such time include cultivated cabbage, onions, beans and peas, cereals, and fruit products. Red meat, fish, eggs, sugary foods, white rice, deep fried foods, refined flour products, caffeinated beverages must also be avoided.

Exercise also plays a very significant role in strengthening the digestive system and certain abdominal exercises are known to be effective in improving the bowel movements, enhancing the circulation of rectal area and relieving accumulation. Some simple forms of exercises that can be useful include walking, jogging, cycling and swimming. These outdoor activities are also useful in improving health and vitality.

Natural cures for piles 

The best way to take care of hemorrhoids is to ensure that you are passing soft stools. This is basically the only way you can avoid irritating your hemorrhoids and making them worse. Add fibre and fluid to your diet and cut back on carbohydrates. Increase your intake of fresh fruit and vegetables, oatmeal, bran, whole wheat and flaxseed. This should help soften your stools considerably.

Avoid white bread, meat and all bakery goods. If you have bleeding hemorrhoids, a good remedial measure is to apply aloe vera gel to your rectum. This will help with the healing. You can also apply a paste of turmeric powder and rose water to help heal wounds. Keep your hemorrhoids dry by using a hair dryer on warm setting. This will help in healing faster.

If you can, eliminate using toilet paper completely for about a week. Use water and wash your genitals with your hands. Pat dry with toilet paper, but make sure you do not rub, as this can irritate your hemorrhoids further. Applying witch hazel locally will also help with the healing process. Try not to sit on hard surfaces. As a matter of fact, lie down and rest as much as you can. This will be of maximum help.