Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids
| Sep 18, 2018 - The best treatments for hemorrhoids are often things you can do at home. Many of these tips will help you avoid constipation.
Try a few of these easy home remedies for Hemorrhoid to get relief
Take a sitz bath two to three times daily for 15 to 20 minutes. Sit in warm water, covering just your hips and buttocks. This can help reduce itching and irritation. You can take a sitz bath in a few inches of water in a regular tub, but small tubs that fit over toilet seats are also available for this purpose at pharmacies. Following a sitz bath, gently pat the area dry to avoid further irritation.
Use ice packs on the area to relieve swelling and pain.
Don't push too hard or strain while passing a bowel movement.
Clean your anus after each bowel movement by gently patting (rather than wiping) with moistened pads, such as baby wipes. Using hard, dry toilet paper, which may contain fragrance, can cause further irritation.
Keep the area clean by bathing or showering daily with warm water. After bathing, gently pat the area dry. You can even use a hair dryer to dry the area.
Sit on cushions rather than hard surfaces to help lessen the swelling of hemorrhoids and keep new ones from forming.
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