A Simple Treatment Of Piles
Piles, also known as hemorrhoids, can be extremely painful as well as embarrassing.
They are naturally occurring veins in the anal region that get swollen and inflamed, and usually treatment of piles is simple and does not require surgery or other significant medical intervention although you should certainly talk to your doctor! Symptoms of piles are straightforward.
You might have bright red blood on your toilet paper, stool, or in the toilet.
Your anus may scratch and itch, or may also burn and there may be extreme pain.
Bowel movements in particular may cause extreme pain.
They may be swollen piles visible.
In extreme cases they can look like clusters of grapes around the anus and the pain can be excruciating.
Treatment of piles includes soaking in warm to hot water which will bring some relief.
Many people soak 3-5 times a day, often in the tub or a smaller basin for convenience.
There are even special basins that sit on top of the toilet for this purpose called Sitz baths.
Of course soaking so often can be next to impossible when traveling or working but 3 times a day should be possible.
After soaking, dry carefully and gently.
Apply a soothing preparation to the affected area.
There are several ointments and lotions that will bring relief and that are widely available, including Witch Hazel (a liquid) and Preparation H, a popular crème.
Different topical preparations work best for different people so you may want to experiment.
These are available over the counter.
Also, use of a non steroidal anti inflammatory (NSAID) such as ibuprofen can help relieve pain and reduce swelling.
The three above, soaking, NSAIDs, and topical preparations will bring quick relief and help the symptoms subside.
They may be all you need for the treatment of piles, but in addition the following are suggested as well.
Eat plenty of fiber and drink lots of fluids.
This will help keep your stools soft and reduce the pressure when defecating.
Defecate whenever you feel the urge; do not wait.
If overweight, like so many of us are, consider loosing weight.
Yes, the treatment of piles is yet another health related reason to lose weight! Sitting long periods of times can cause them to flare up as well.
Exercise can help with piles as well and is recommended.
They are naturally occurring veins in the anal region that get swollen and inflamed, and usually treatment of piles is simple and does not require surgery or other significant medical intervention although you should certainly talk to your doctor! Symptoms of piles are straightforward.
You might have bright red blood on your toilet paper, stool, or in the toilet.
Your anus may scratch and itch, or may also burn and there may be extreme pain.
Bowel movements in particular may cause extreme pain.
They may be swollen piles visible.
In extreme cases they can look like clusters of grapes around the anus and the pain can be excruciating.
Treatment of piles includes soaking in warm to hot water which will bring some relief.
Many people soak 3-5 times a day, often in the tub or a smaller basin for convenience.
There are even special basins that sit on top of the toilet for this purpose called Sitz baths.
Of course soaking so often can be next to impossible when traveling or working but 3 times a day should be possible.
After soaking, dry carefully and gently.
Apply a soothing preparation to the affected area.
There are several ointments and lotions that will bring relief and that are widely available, including Witch Hazel (a liquid) and Preparation H, a popular crème.
Different topical preparations work best for different people so you may want to experiment.
These are available over the counter.
Also, use of a non steroidal anti inflammatory (NSAID) such as ibuprofen can help relieve pain and reduce swelling.
The three above, soaking, NSAIDs, and topical preparations will bring quick relief and help the symptoms subside.
They may be all you need for the treatment of piles, but in addition the following are suggested as well.
Eat plenty of fiber and drink lots of fluids.
This will help keep your stools soft and reduce the pressure when defecating.
Defecate whenever you feel the urge; do not wait.
If overweight, like so many of us are, consider loosing weight.
Yes, the treatment of piles is yet another health related reason to lose weight! Sitting long periods of times can cause them to flare up as well.
Exercise can help with piles as well and is recommended.