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Best Treatment for Curing Hemorrhoids

Alternative MedicineMay 12, 2011Written by Dr Easton Patrick602 views

Hemorrhoids can be defined as swollen veins in the lower portion of rectum or anus. These painful swellings are commonly seen among people with age betwee
45 and 65 years. Causes for the formation of hemorrhoids vary from person to person. Constipation, anal infections and diseases like liver cirrohosis are some of the causes for the formation of hemorrhoids. Treatments can be done immediately after diagnosing hemorrhoids. Pain during bowel movements, anal ache and anal itching especially while sitting are some of the symptoms shown by patients with hemorrhoids. Today, there are versatile treatments available for hemorrhoids. Let's discuss some of the best treatments used for curing hemorrhoids.

Intake of butcher's broom plant is one of the best treatments for hemorrhoids. This medicinal plant is well known as sweet broom, box holly and knee holly. Ruscogen, an important component in butcher’s broom is responsible for its therapeutic property. This herbal plant belonging to liliaceae family is commonly seen in Europe and North America. Usage of butcher's broom helps in shrinking swollen tissue there by reducing the risk of hemorrhoids. Today, butcher’s broom is easily available in the market in capsule, ointment and in tea form. Patients with hemorrhoids are often recommended to use butcher's broom tea with honey so as to tighten their blood vessels and capillaries.

Bioflavonoids, known as Vitamin P is a commonly used treatment for curing hemorrhoids. Flavonoids, also referred as citrin helps in reducing inflammations there by reducing the risk of hemorrhoids. Herperidin, oxerutins and diosmin are some examples of flavonoids mainly found in citrus fruits. Magical power of bioflavonoids in reducing anal pain and discomfort make it one of the best treatments used for hemorrhoids. Witch Hazel compress or cream is another treatment used for hemorrhoids. This medicine is commonly available as ointment, distilled liquid and medicated pads. It acts as an astringent and reduces the bleeding due to hemorrhoids. This herbal medicine made from the bark and leaves of hamamelis virginiana can be applied directly to the anal area or can be added to bath water.

Horse chestnut or conker tree is a medicinal deciduous tree used in the treatment for hemorrhoids. Extracts of horse chestnuts are commonly available in the market in the form of capsules, tincture and cream. Intake of horse chestnut extract helps in reducing the formation of inflammations and swellings. Flavones and saphonins present in horse chestnut are responsible for its therapeutic property in curing hemorrhoids. Following a healthy diet including high fiber concentration is another treatment commonly used for hemorrhoids.

Raw raspberries, red kidney beans, whole grains and boiled broccoli are some of the food items rich in fiber concentration. Presence of fiber in foods makes the stool passage easier there by reducing the pressure on hemorrhoids. Triphala, the composition of amla, bahera and harada fruits is one of the best treatments for hemorrhoids. Intake of triphala with honey in the morning, with warm water during day time and with warm milk at bed time helps in relieving constipation there by reducing the risk of hemorrhoids.

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