Treatment of hemorrhoids at home: suppositories, ointments, folk recipes

Often, hemorrhoids begin imperceptibly. The disease proceeds rather slowly – one stage of the disease can pass into another for months, and sometimes years. According to official data, up to 10-15% of the adult population suffers from hemorrhoids.

According to statistics, men are more likely to become its victims, but they go to the doctor with such a problem more often  representatives of the fair sex due to a more attentive attitude to their health. To avoid the development of complications of the disease, treatment should be started immediately at the first  stages. In the article we will talk about the treatment of hemorrhoids at home, what methods exist and how to use them correctly.

Treatment of hemorrhoids at home: traditional methods and traditional medicine

The risk of developing this disease may vary depending on occupation and lifestyle. That is why this disease is considered an occupational disease of people who are forced to constantly sit or, conversely, stand at work – drivers, teachers, programmers, accountants, etc. In addition, hemorrhoids can develop as a result of prolonged constipation, pregnancy and childbirth, that is, conditions that are accompanied by a strong increase in intra-abdominal pressure.

In the article we will consider the main means for self-treatment of hemorrhoids:

• suppositories;
• ointments;
• traditional medicine.

Attention! Before you start treatment of hemorrhoids at home, be sure to read the instructions for the drug, because it contains contraindications and possible side effects of drugs.

Suppositories for the treatment of hemorrhoids

Treatment of internal hemorrhoids at home is carried out with the help of rectal suppositories (suppositories).

When using the drugs that we will describe below, the possibility  the occurrence of side effects is minimized. The only contraindication in this case is an allergy to the active substance.

1. Ichthyol suppositories for hemorrhoids. This remedy has an anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect.
2. Suppositories with propolis for hemorrhoids. Active ingredient – propolis, filling – cacao butter. It has a wound healing and bactericidal effect. The drug is injected into the rectum 1-2 times a day.
3. Suppositories with sea buckthorn oil have an antiseptic effect and improve wound healing.
4. Homeopathic suppositories for hemorrhoids. This medicine contains small doses of medicinal plants. There are a large number of preparations of this type, for example, suppositories with calendula, tea tree oil, witch hazel, etc.

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Ointments for the treatment of hemorrhoids

In the treatment of external hemorrhoids at home, ointments are mandatory. The product is applied with a cotton ball to the nodes that are located around the anus. Next, consider ointments for hemorrhoids, which can be used without a doctor's prescription.

Levomekol contains chloramphenicol, has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Application of the drug to the external hemorrhoids is carried out twice a day.

Fleming's Ointment – a means through the use of which it is possible to achieve an analgesic, vascular-strengthening, anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect. Course duration – week, applied 1-3 times a day.

Bezornil – complex ointment, its basis – natural components. Helps improve tissue regeneration, eliminate edema, dries inflamed areas. This ointment is applied to the anus twice a day, and also after each emptying.

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Traditional medicine recipes for the treatment of hemorrhoids

When treating hemorrhoids at home, it is important to achieve strengthening of the vascular wall, relieve inflammation, and stop bleeding.

Baths

Cold will help to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, relieve pain and stop bleeding. and warm sitz baths, for which water or an infusion of herbs (calendula, onion peel, St. John's wort) is poured into the basin. The patient sits in the pelvis, spreading the buttocks, and sits like this for 5 minutes.

Infusions

1. A tablespoon of crushed rose hips and pour half a liter of boiling water, let it brew for 10 hours. Then sweeten with honey or sugar.
2. Pour 2 tablespoons of raspberry leaves with a glass of boiling water, take the infusion should be 1 tablespoon. twice a day.
3. Pour a tablespoon of herb highlander with two glasses of boiling water, let it brew overnight. Take this infusion three times a day, 1/3 of the prepared infusion.

Gifts

You can make cold lotions or use just water for this purpose or an infusion of a kidney mountaineer.

As soon as you notice symptoms of hemorrhoids – immediately seek help from a specialist, because such a seemingly harmless disease can be aggravated by a number of complications.

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