Dealing With Internal Hemorrhoids
The initial treatment for the hemorrhoids is to get relief from the symptoms. The following options are available for getting relief from the internal hemorrhoids.
Sitz bath – This treatment improves the blood circulation in the area affected so that the pain and swelling are reduced; the patient takes a warm water bath in a tub and the water covers his hips and buttocks. In this method, the patient takes bath in warm water bathtub covering his buttocks and hips; this will increase the circulation of blood in that area thereby reducing the discomfort and swelling.
Ice Packs – For severe cases of hemorrhoids, ice packs can be applied in the anal area.
Apply hemorrhoidal cream, petroleum jelly, cortisone cream, and suppositories on the affected areas.
Loose clothing/cotton underwear can avoid worsening the situation.
Use moist toilet paper and wipe the anus after emptying the bowel.
Pain killers – These are used only to reduce itchiness and pain; they do not heal hemorrhoids.
Enemas – normally acts as a bowel stimulant.Enema functions as a bowel stimulant.
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. Hemorrhoids cream containing antiseptics and hydrocortisone are known to be the best.
The following treatments are given for curing internal hemorrhoids.
Rubber Band Ligation – is a non-surgical procedure wherein the circulation of the blood in the hemorrhoids is decreased by tying a rubber band over the inflamed hemorrhoids. This treatment is normally executed in the outpatient section for treating 2nd degree internal hemorrhoids.
Injection Sclerotherapy – is a medical process where the surgeon injects a chemical solution into the mucous membrane in the vicinity of the hemorrhoid. This chemical facilitates veins inflammation and closure and this shrinks the hemorrhoid.
Infrared Photocoagulation – is suitable 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 blood vessels coagulate and stop the blood flow thereby eliminating the hemorrhoids.
Laser Coagulation – This technique is relatively new and in this treatment electric current is applied through the hemorrhoids. 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.
