Hemorrhoids Remedies – How to Avoid Surgery
October 3, 2009 | 
Author Many hemorrhoid sufferers will make their way through the whole range of hemorrhoids remedies which are sold over the counter in pharmacies and from the internet. Many are simply desperate to get rid of the painful, uncomfortable and somewhat embarrassing condition.
After many years of trying over the counter hemorrhoids remedies, many will then consider surgery to get rid of their hemorrhoids. Unfortunately, in a similar way to over the counter remedies, these only treat the hemorrhoids in isolation and do nothing to prevent flare-ups in the future. In addition, hemorrhoid surgery can be very painful and notwithstanding the risks from any type of surgery, sufferers can find that they are left with leakage and pain. To add insult to injury, unless steps have been taken to eradicate the causes of the hemorrhoids, new ones are highly likely to appear and the whole vicious circle starts again. Surgery is not an ideal option for this condition and it can be completely avoided in the vast majority of cases if sufferers will take the time to carefully follow good natural hemorrhoids remedies.
Once sufferers understand that hemorrhoids form because of diet, lifestyle or hereditary factors, then they can begin to take positive steps to not only get rid of existing hemorrhoids but stop new ones forming once and for all. The longer you have suffered from hemorrhoids, the greater the damage that will have been done to the blood vessels and the more likely they are to return. Good hemorrhoids remedies will treat both the symptoms and causes in conjunction rather than either in isolation.
If you need some relief from the pain you are suffering, there are a number of measures you can take.
* Take a warm bath
* Do not use dry toilet paper after visiting the toilet-moist wipes are best
* Keep the area scrupulously clean
* Drink plenty of water to help keep the stools soft
* Defecate whenever you need to-never hold stools in as this causes added pressure on the veins in the **** area
* If swelling is a problem, try using diluted witch hazel or an ice pack wrapped in a clean damp cloth placed directly on the hemorrhoid
* Petroleum jelly or zinc ointment should help soothe the hemorrhoid
* Never rub the area after bathing-allow to dry naturally
* Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables plus plenty of fiber-rich foods as thses will help soften the stools
* If constipation is a problem and diet has not cured it, consider a one-off laxative, although this cannot be recommended on a regular basis
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