subject: Quick Treatment of Piles Made Simple [print this page] Quick Treatment of Piles Made Simple
Piles, also known as hemorrhoids, can be painless or excruciatingly painful. Treatment of piles varies depending on severity, however most can be treated simply and effective at home, although you should certainly discuss this with your doctor.
Piles are simply veins normally present in your anal canal that have become swollen and painful. Inflamed is a term often used. If they are internal piles or hemorrhoids, unless they are prolapsed, meaning so distended they extend out the anus, the only symptoms may be occasional red blood on the stool or toilet paper. Beware that red blood can also be a symptom of other medical conditions as well. External piles are usually the most painful, and symptoms of piles can include extreme burning and itching of the anal area, with inflamed veins often visible. Treatment of piles is usually straightforward and simple, with at least partial relief coming quickly.
It's best to avoid piles or further piles by eating well and being healthy, although this doesn't help you if you currently suffering. Still, eating plenty of fiber available in foods like vegetables, legumes, whole grains and fruits, staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water every day (note: alcohol, coffee, and some other beverages can actually help dehydrate you so consume them in moderation), not straining when defecating, maintaining a reasonable and healthy bodyweight, and regular exercise are worth mentioning.
We will not cover surgical treatment of piles here in detail as it is reserved for extreme cases and is best discussed with a medical professional if necessary, nor will we go into great detail on natural herbal remedies although they are popular and help a great many sufferers. Rather we will cover three quick things you can do for quick results.
For the quick treatment of piles the following works for a great many people.
1) Take an NSAID like ibuprofen. This will help relieve the swelling and inflammation. Beware that many NSAIDs are very tough on the stomach. For example ibuprofen, although it works extremely well for me, cause me extreme heartburn if taken too much.
2) Soak in warm to hot water. Soaking several times a day for 20 or more minutes is recommended. A bath works well, but taking so many baths a day can be very inconvenient and many people use smaller plastic basins. There is even a special purpose one called a sitz bath available probably at your local drug store.
3) After soaking, gently dry and apply a topical ointment. There are many brands available over the counter and you'll need to experiment to see which works best for you. Witch Hazel, an astringent, works wonders on many and has many other uses so you do not need to feel self conscious buying it.
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