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 – is a type of natural treatment that is commonly followed for hemorrhoids. This natural treatment for hemorrhoids is commonly used.

Ice Packs – If the hemorrhoids are severe, apply an icepack at the anal part.

Apply petroleum jelly, hemorrhoid cream and suppositories, or cortisone creams to the area affected.

Wear loose clothing and cotton underwear.

After every bowel movement, the anus must be cleaned with moist toilet paper.

Pain killers – reduces the discomfort and itchy feeling but are not meant for curing hemorrhoids.

Enemas – normally acts as a bowel stimulant.It will relieve you from constipation and fecal impaction.

OTC medications

Using OTC medications are popular for treating hemorrhoids at their early stages. The medications used for this are ointments, creams, laxatives, and petroleum jellies. Hemorrhoids cream containing antiseptics and hydrocortisone are known to be the best.

The following treatments are given for curing internal hemorrhoids.

Rubber Band Ligation – This is used for treating internal hemorrhoids of 2nd degree and it is done as an outpatient treatment. This treatment is normally executed in the outpatient section for treating 2nd degree internal hemorrhoids.

Injection Sclerotherapy – In this method, a chemical solution is injected into the mucous membrane that is located nearer to the hemorrhoid. This chemical facilitates veins inflammation and closure and this shrinks the hemorrhoid.

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 – involves passing of an electric current through the hemorrhoids; this current causes a chemical reaction. The electric current produces a chemical reaction that stops the supply of blood to the hemorrhoids to shrink.

Hemorrhoidectomy – This procedure is surgical. Groups of hemorrhoids in the anal canal are removed surgically by using a scalpel, laser or cautery device.

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

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