Dealing With Internal Hemorrhoids

To start with, the hemorrhoids are treated for getting relief from the symptoms. The following measures can be followed for getting relief from internal hemorrhoids.

Sitz bath – is a type of natural treatment that is commonly followed for hemorrhoids. This is a commonly used method for relieving hemorrhoids.

Ice Packs – are to be placed in the anal area for hemorrhoids that are severe.

Treat the affected areas with cortisone creams or suppositories, petroleum jelly, or hemorrhoidal cream.

Wear loose clothing and cotton underwear.

Clean the anus with wet toilet paper after each bowel movement.

Pain killers – These are used only to reduce itchiness and pain; they do not heal hemorrhoids.

Enemas – These are bowel stimulants and if you have enema in plain warm water.It will relieve you from constipation and fecal impaction.

OTC medications

Treatment of hemorrhoid using OTC medications is possible if it is in the early stages. Ointments, petroleum jellies, creams, and laxatives are commonly used medications. The best known treatment is to use hemorrhoids cream that contain hydrocortisone and antiseptics.

The treatments carried out for internal hemorrhoids are as follows.

Rubber Band Ligation – This treatment is carried out at the outpatient department; this is useful for treating 2nd degree internal hemorrhoids. This treatment is normally executed in the outpatient section for treating 2nd degree internal hemorrhoids.

Injection Sclerotherapy – This warrants injection of a chemical solution into the mucous membrane situated near the hemorrhoid. This chemical solution is responsible for shrinking the hemorrhoid by helping in inflammation and closure of veins.

Infrared Photocoagulation – is useful for treating small/medium size hemorrhoids. Infrared heat is applied on the hemorrhoids by the doctor with an IR device that coagulates the dilated veins of the hemorrhoids. The coagulated blood vessels do not permit the blood flow thereby cutting the blood supply and so the hemorrhoids die.

Laser Coagulation – This is a relatively new technique wherein electric current is passed through the hemorrhoid. The electric current produces a chemical reaction that stops the supply of blood to the hemorrhoids to shrink.

Hemorrhoidectomy – a surgical procedure. The hemorrhoid groups in the anal canal are surgically removed using a laser, scalpel or cautery device.

The above are just some ways to Hemorrhoids Treatment. Seek professional advice if you are going ahead with any of the above.