Help! I Have Haemorrhoids

One of the most common conditions that inflict the people of America today is Haemorrhoids. But surprisingly, though it is so common, people are extremely uncomfortable talking about it and prefer to keep it a private matter, even though they are aware that there is help at hand, if they only choose to reach out.
Haemorrhoids can make your daily existence hell. Not only are they extremely uncomfortable and inconvenient, they are also extremely painful. They make a normal act of defecating look like a super human job and that is really not desirable. Its as natural as day and one should be able to keep it that way!

A Bit About Them

So what exactly are haemorrhoids? They are nothing but veins which have become enlarged in the lower region of the anus and often the rectum. They get swollen because of increased pressure. The cause for this is generally straining during passing of stools. It can also develop during pregnancy in women, because of the increased weight of the uterus which is greatly enlarged in size.

Haemorrhoids are of two types Internal and external. Internal haemorrhoids, as the name suggests are located within the rectums internal lining and cannot be felt. They dont generally cause pain, but bleeding during bowel movement is a sure sign that you have them. The external haemorrhoids are extremely painful. They can be felt too, when they get swollen up and cause itching. They also make passing stool a painful affair.

Prevention and Treatment Options

We know that just like with any other disease, prevention is better than cure in this case too. The main reason for haemorrhoids is constipation. So one needs to avoid that. You should be ensuring that your daily diet consists of a lot of greens. However, I would advise you not to go in for too much of green leafy veggies because if you dont drink a lot of water, they can actually make your condition worse, contrary to popular belief.

The best form of fiber comes from fruit and vegetables. So make sure that you have lots of fruit such as guavas, bananas, oranges etc. Vegetables like peas, beans, cauliflower and beetroot are recommended. Note, Im not recommending green leafy ones!

A variety of medical options are available too. You can choose to go in for surgery which will remove the haemorrhoid completely. New medical techniques have made this a painless affair! Rubber band ligation, Sclerotherapy, Laser therapy or even Haemorrhoidectomy can be used.

There are also a variety of medicines which are prescribed as well. There are many over the counter drugs, creams and gels you can use. But in many cases, they arent too effective. What they do is cause a numbing sensation which prevents you from feeling the pain but dont attack the root cause.

Dont lose heart however; there are a few entirely natural remedies which can make life a lot simpler for you. They can greatly reduce or even completely do away with haemorrhoids. What is more, they work pretty fast too. So always choose Natures way, not just for curing haemorrhoids, but for everything else, because it is really the best way forward!