Hemorrhoids (Piles) Tamed
Hemorrhoids (piles) can be caused by constipation and straining for a bowel movement, and are common in pregnancy.
Jobs which involve sitting down for long periods of time, long distance driving, office work etc can exacerbate the
condition. Over the counter medicines and creams can offer some relief and a cure in mild cases. Severe cases may
need to be treated by surgery.
Hemorrhoids affects millions of people worldwide. Even with all the advancement in medicine, many people find it
difficult to find a treatment that is effective and permanent. This is mainly due to the fact that most people do
not really know how they contracted hemorrhoids in the first place.
In order to find a proper effective hemorrhoids cure that will provide a permanent solution, the first step to take
is to know the causes of hemorrhoids and what had caused yours. Knowing this, you will not only help your body
speed up the healing process but also prevent further recurrence in the future.
Most mild flare-ups of piles can be treated effectively with lifestyle changes and over the counter haemorrhoid
preparations. The surest way to avoid piles is to have a daily easy to pass bowel movement. And the best way to do
that is to have a diet rich in fiber. That means a lot of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Avoid foods such as
white breads with processed flour that are very low in fiber. The other key to avoiding piles with good regular
bowel movements is to drink lots of water. Many people enjoy reading the paper while sitting on the toilet, this is
not a recommended practice if you want to avoid piles. If after adding more fiber to your diet you still are having
trouble with hard stools you may want to consider a fiber supplement. If you have done your best to avoid piles and
regardless they have reared their head so to speak, there are several home remedies that should help. There are any
number of over the counter creams and ointments that can relieve the symptoms of piles. These products use a
variety of anesthetics and other ingredients designed to reduce inflammation and ease pain and itch.
Sclerotherapy - A treatment commonly used to reduced spider veins, it is also effective in treating some types of
piles. A solution is injected into the pile, which cause it to die. In advanced cases of recurrent piles where none
of the other treatments have proven effective they can be surgically removed. A haemorrhoidectomy can be performed
using traditional surgical technique, or more recently laser surgery has been used to remove haemorrhoids.
If you do have any of the symptoms or ailments mentioned in this article make sure you consult you doctor he or she
is likely to know the best treatment for you.
To recap a healthy lifestyle including regular exercise,think about your diet fruit, fibre and no overdoing the
alchohol are the important things and will help stop or ease hemorrhoids (piles).
Robert Orr, 13 April 2009
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