Haemorrhoids are swollen veins present in the anal region.
They can be internal or external.
If you have them, you will definitely know about it as the discomfort can be quite excruciating in some cases.
So what various ways are there to manage haemorrhoids?

1. Keeping your nether regions clean and dry is a very important way to control your piles symptoms.
   This can be done using a wet face towel or a baby wipe to clean the area and then pat dry with your towel.
   This helps prevent an exacerbation of the condition by reducing the incidence of excema/dermatitis which can make having haemorrhoids even more difficult to deal with.
   
2. Use mainstream medication such as creams and ointments.
   These are used to relieve the symptoms of the piles.
   They do not actually cure the underlying cause of piles.
   They contain a variety of ingredients designed to relieve symptoms, numb the area and reduce the inflammation on a short-term basis.
   Some of these creams contain steroids and should be used with care as the skin can be weakened considerably.
   Examples include Anusol and Germoloids.
   There are even sprays available which means application becomes less of a concern.
   
3. Suppositories are usually the next step for people who are not receiving much joy from the creams and ointments.
   This is not a route most people would choose to follow as it involves the insertion of the suppository into the anal region and people get uncomfortable doing that.
   However, it does provide relief from haemorrhoids and it is supplied right to the source so it may well be the solution you are looking for.
   Items such as Anusol Suppositories, Anugesic.
   There are other ones as well though they can only be obtained on prescription.
   Again these do not fix the haemorrhoids problem but they definitely provide a relief.
   
4. If the problem of piles carries on, a physician may have to be consulted.
   He may then refer you for an operation called a haemorrhoidectomy or maybe rubber band ligation.
   This will take out any of the piles affected that may have prolapsed or be causing untold amounts of pain.
   This is usually the last course of action after all other methods have failed.
   
5. Alternative therapies are also available.
   Some might say (myself included) that they are a more human friendly way of dealing with the concern and also will actually cure the problem rather than just soothe the symptoms of haemorrhoids.
   

In conclusion, these are some of the more regular methods of haemorrhoid management.
Remember, if in doubt about any treatment, then it probably is best to consult with your general practitioner or pharmacist.