In the quest for an external
hemorrhoid cure, men
and women have discovered many things. Some of these
are ways to shrink existing hemorrhoids. There are
also ways to prevent hemorrhoids. You can even have
them surgically removed, or use advanced natural
methods to get rid of them once and for all.
External hemorrhoids are the most common type of
hemorrhoid, and the most uncomfortable. A
hemorrhoid
is formed when a vein at the entrance to the anus
becomes prolapsed. Basically, a hemorrhoid is a
varicose vein that occurs around the anus. This then
gets cut off, creating a blood clot that forms a
hard lump. Eventually, this may either burst or be
reabsorbed into the body. However, the prolapsed
vein is still present, and may cause repeat
occurrences.
You can treat an existing hemorrhoid with a few
home remedies. Over the counter creams can help
shrink it faster, but they don't solve the root of
the problem. You can also relieve symptoms with a
sitz bath, ice packs, and pain medication. However,
while this may help the hemorrhoid shrink, these
treatments don't cure it.
After it shrinks, you can help prevent
reoccurrence by using a few simple tactics. Eating a
high fiber diet, drinking plenty of water, and going
to the bathroom regularly can all help prevent the
likelihood of an outbreak. There are also natural
herbs that can help ease your bowel movements to
make reoccurrence unlikely.
To find a true external hemorrhoid cure, you have
to fix the root of the problem. Basically, you need
to treat the varicose vein that creates the issue.
There are two ways to do this: surgery and natural
treatment.
Surgery is the most medically accepted method. In
surgery, you have several options. You can have a
rubber band litigation, which is simply tying the
hemorrhoid off and letting it dissolve naturally.
There is hemorrhoidectomy, which involves cutting
off the problem. This is more invasive and takes
longer to heal from. You can also choose coagulation
therapy, which helps the blood in the hemorrhoid to
coagulate so it falls off sooner. Also, there is
sclerotherapy, which involves removing the varicose
vein that causes the problem. This is the most
effective surgical treatment for long term relief,
but also the most invasive.
There are also natural methods to permanently
remove your hemorrhoids. These treat the varicose
veins that cause the problem. You can also use
natural methods to ease the discomfort, as well as
prevent future occurrences.