Health advice for piles

Treatment for external piles of hemorrhoid external
( 3 Oct 2007)

One of the home remedies for piles is to try and avoid worsening the external hemorrhoids by not using soaps that contain any dyes or perfumes. Another one of the natural external piles treatment especially to gain relief from the itching and the pain is to apply ice regularly during the day for at least 10 minutes at a stretch and this should be followed by placing a warm compress for another 10 minutes on the anal area. External hemorrhoid treatment also includes taking sitz baths.

For this purpose one should fill their tub with just around four inches of lukewarm water and then sit in this water for around 15 minutes. This is effective in providing relief to sore external hemorrhoids.

Another one of the home remedies for piles is to apply a small amount of zinc oxide or petroleum jelly on the swollen area using a cotton ball. One should ensure that they keep the affected area as dry as possible. The external piles treatment also includes ensuring that one does not consume foods that are known to aggravate the condition such as strong spices, coffee, salt, cola and even beer. Instead one should try and follow a vegetables and fruit diet as far as possible along with the consumption of plenty of fresh drinking water.

answered by S S on 14 Nov 2011, 12:12:30

Cures for external piles in pregnancy?

External piles are a very uncomfortable condition to experience as it will significantly affect you ability to be seated or even stand comfortably. The development of piles during a pregnancy is not uncommon as your body adapts to a number of changes that occur as a result of the hormonal imbalance as well as sudden growth of the body. Piles in pregnant women mainly occur due to the additional strain that one applies when passing stools. One of the more common symptoms that you are likely to notice at this time include the presence of blood spots in the stool. Suffering from piles during pregnancy will only see the condition get much worse during the delivery process.

There are a number of external piles home remedies that will prove to be rather effective when dealing with the condition. For instance, you could soak between three to four figs in some warm water over the course of the night and eat them the next morning as well as drink the water in which they were soaked. This allows for a smooth bowel movement; significantly reducing any stress from being placed on the colon. Turnip juice is another very effective external piles home remedy and the concoction should be consumed at least twice a day for best results.

answered by A S on 7 Nov 2011, 1:38:22

How to get rid of bleeding piles after childbirth?

Piles are a painful condition that affects the anal region of the human body. Due to various factors such as constipation or pregnancy, one may develop piles as a result of excessive pressure being applied during defecation. This results in the development of swollen blood vessels in the area that may rupture. Bleeding piles occurs when there is a rupture in one or more of these vessels that leads to pain and discomfort.

Bleeding piles treatment may take some time as there is a non-invasive option that must be tried first before one seeks further treatment. The first thing to do is to relax the body and consume a healthy diet that is full of roughage. This is amongst the most commonly used bleeding piles remedies. A healthy diet is one that has plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables that are light and easy on the digestive system. Heavy foods are difficult to digest and to pass as well and these must be avoided. The anal area should be cleaned with cool water and must not be rubbed or pressed in any way. The area should also be dry after one has washed it. One may also spend time in a hot tub to provide relief. If this type of therapy fails over a period of weeks, one may seek treatment such as ligation or infrared photocoagulation as a cure for piles.

answered by G M on 20 Oct 2011, 2:48:14

How to treat internal hemorrhoids?

One of the most commonly observed symptoms of internal hemorrhoids is rectal bleeding. During this time the individual may find streak of blood in the toilet bowl or even on the toilet paper after they have had a normal stool. Bleeding in internal hemorrhoids cases may also be found in the form of blood on the surface of the stool. Some of the other symptoms of internal hemorrhoids are irritation of the skin, constant itching because of the mucus, pain and basically an overall sense of discomfort.

The nonsurgical internal hemorrhoids treatment includes rubber band litigation wherein a tight rubber band is applied at the base of the internal hemorrhoids which results in the blood supply being cut off to the tissue causing the cells to die. Another way to treat internal hemorrhoids is known as sclerotherapy wherein the doctor will inject quinine urea or phenol into the varicose vein that is bulging which may also result in some amount of scarring. The individual may experience some pain after this internal hemorrhoids treatment however the pain tends to subside on its own within a maximum of 24 hours. Another one of the internal hemorrhoids treatment is known as heat coagulation wherein heat is used to get rid of the inflamed tissue.

answered by G R on 11 Oct 2011, 12:33:10

Health advice for piles

Treatment for external piles of hemorrhoid external ( 3 Oct 2007)

Treatment for external piles of hemorrhoid external
( 3 Oct 2007)