Piles - Simple At Home Treatments

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Piles – Simple At Home Treatments

February 19th, 2010 | Add a Comment

Approximately 10% of the earth’s population has hemorrhoids or piles. And no matter what, they most assuredly will start acting up at the most inopportune time.

Even though these are considered to be “internal”, extreme flare-ups can create what is called a prolapsed hemorrhoid. These are tissues swollen to the point that there’s no room to go but… Out. They will normally recede on their own within a few days, but with a little luck and the right choice of treatments, it can happen much faster.

No matter how bad the pain is, try a pain reliever first. These usually provide the fastest relief and the longest lasting results, although it is still considered to be a short term therapy. Pain relievers won’t do much other than make you feel better. However, don’t overdose! High concentrations of these drugs can lead to multiple organ failure and, frankly, the trade off just isn’t worth it.

The next most effective treatment is a topical ointment that helps to numb tissue. You can use either a specially prepared product for hemorrhoids (and these usually come with an applicator), or you can use anything that numbs the skin such as a child’s teething gel.

Preventing flare-ups is just as important as dealing with them as they occur. One of the inherent problems with piles, or any type of hemorrhoid, is that over time the tissues become weaker. Since constipation is the probable cause, you need to reduce your level of constipation in order to reduce your painful flare-ups. Add fiber, water, vegetables, and watch the improvement.

When all else fails, surgery may be necessary – certainly in severe cases where the piles tend to prolapsed on a regular basis. Although there is some down time associated with the surgery, and a bit of post op discomfort, at least the problem will be gone for good.

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