Hemmroids, most commonly known as Hemorrhoids (the proper term) are abnormally large sacs of varicose veins, tissue and mucous membranes in the rectum. Hemmroids is also one of the most common anorectal disorders affecting approximately 5% of the entire population. So that's about 336 million people suffering from hemmroids as of September 2008.

Hemmroid's most common symptoms are : Presence of blood in the stool, Feeling of obstruction caused by swollen veins in the anus, Protruding lumps hanging from the anus, Itching and inflammation around the anus.

Hemmroid causes : includes long periods of sitting or standing, lifting heavy objects, dehydration, obesity and lack of exercise, but without a doubt the largest factor is constipation and straining during defecation which resulted from poor eating habits and diet. Hemmroids often develop during pregnancy because of the pressure the fetus exerts in the abdominal area, as well as the hormonal changes that cause the veins to enlarge. Stress is another cause of hemmroid.

Hemmroid Diagnosis/Test : It is diagnosed based on a rectal examination. To diagnose internal hemmroids, the doctor will insert an anoscope , a thin, lighted tube to view the lower rectum. A colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy may also be performed to examine the inside of the colon and rule out any other causes of bleeding.


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How To Cure Hemmroids

how to cure hemmroids picHow to cure hemmroids is the basic question for those who suffer from hemmroids . It is because having hemmroids causes a lot of distracting symptoms. Although it is impossible to cure hemmroid completely in just one try , foods and natural products are best medicine to cure hemmroids. Fruits and juices are there to cure hemmroids partially. Juices, which give best effect to cure hemmroids, like carrot and spinach juice, apple juice, and celery juice. But some of foods should be avoided to heal hemmroids are starch content, sugar content foods, chilly or spice foods. Vitamins also give good results to cure hemmroids.

How to cure hemmroids permanently and to keep hemmroids from coming back is just a change to your overall lifestyle. First do an evaluation of how you live your day to day life. How much exercise do you get each day? Are you moderately active or not active at all? How much do you have to drink each day? Do you drink a lot of water or is it mostly soda? Do you eat a lot of processed foods? What do you usually eat for breakfast?

Your answers to these questions will help you to strive for an improved lifestyle not just for your hemmroids problem but for your overall health. One thing to keep in mind is that if you have many things you would like to change about yourself don't start to feel down and try to change everything all at once. That will more than likely just set yourself up for failure and you should not feel bad about yourself even if you have some things that you would like to change. Be sure to strive for a gradual change.

I will tell you some home remedies on how to cure hemmroid. But before going for the natural home remedies, you need to change your lifestyle from certain aspects as you are in the process on curing your hemmroid.

1. Your stay in toilet
Do not stay in the toilet for more than 5 minutes at a time as this may aggravate or worsen your hemmroid. Instead prefer several short walks a day, as sometimes too much sitting or simply standing for long can upset your condition.

2. Do not let your affected part remain dry
Applying a reliable and effective hemmroid cream will sooth the hemmroid to a great extent making you comfortable. Hemmroid creams with Zinc Oxide can give you great relief from pain and discomfort. In case of extreme pain and agony caused by hemmroids, a cream or lotion with tetracaine or stramonium in it may work wonders for you.

3. Beware of the oral pain killers
Oral pain killers available over the counter may sometimes very dangerous for you. Like oral pain killers containing codeine in them can prove really fatal for your hemmroid.

4. Sitz Baths
A sitz bath included in your daily routine may work wonders for your treatment of hemmroid. This bath is a soothing blend of Epsom salts and warm water. Sit in the bath for about 10 minutes to gain hemroid relief. These baths help to get rid of the hemmroid symptoms like inflammation, itching and swelling.

5. Proper care
Always remember to wipe off your affected area with a soft toilet paper after you wash your area with a mild soap and water. Or another better option is to use a cotton cloth with soap and water. And try to avoid perfumed toilet paper as they will worsen your hemmroid.

6. Reinsertion
This is a very effective home remedy for prolapsed hemmroid. You can also try to push the hemmroid into the anus. Be gentle to avoid causing any harm.

7. Hemroid Cushion
Some hemmroid sufferers find the hemmroid cushions very comfortable. As this cushion is an inflatable rubber ring similar to the rings that children use while swimming.Now you might be thinking about how to use it. Well, simply you just have to sit over it.This cushion works by minimizing contact pressure between the sitting surface and your hemmroid. Hemmroid cushion also relieves the pressure of the backside cheeks on any prolapsed hemmroid. As a substitute, a soft cushion or pillow may also work.

8. Ice
Use of ice over hemmroid is something you might have not heard of. But this is really effective. An ice packs helps you to reduce the swelling of hemmroid. But let the ice cubes melt a bit so that it does not stick to your hemmroid. And make sure that the ice cubes are wet and slippery. Now insert like a normal suppository. This will help numb your hemmroid thus reducing its pain.

After going through these self-care tips to get rid of hemmroid, the only thing that comes to one's mind is that can these simple home remedies completely cure hemmroid. And the answer to this question will be- these are the alternatives for those who cannot go for an immediate treatment for hemmroid. Having a hemmroid surgery done will completely cure you as this will remove them from its roots. While the above discussed remedies prove to be best in the cases of budding hemmroid.

You can also cure hemmroid by taking all the preventive measures. If you make efforts from getting rid of a certain problem then how can it attack you?

Another thing you should do after you know how to cure hemmroid is for you to know how can you prevent your hemmroid. As the saying says, still prevention is better that cure.

To help prevent hemmroids or hemmroidal flare-ups:
  • * Eat high-fiber foods. Eat more fruits, vegetables and grains. Doing so softens the stool and increases its bulk, which will help lessen the straining that can cause hemmroids or worsen symptoms from existing hemmroids.
  • * Drink plenty of liquids. The exact amount of water and other fluids you should drink each day varies and depends on your age, sex, health, activity level and other factors.
  • * Consider fiber supplements. Over-the-counter hemmroid treatment products such as Metamucil and Citrucel can help keep stools soft and regular. Check with your doctor about using stool softeners. If you use fiber supplements, be sure to drink at least eight glasses of water or other fluids every day. Otherwise, fiber supplements can cause constipation or make constipation worse that can also worsen your hemmroid. Add fiber to your diet slowly to avoid problems with gas.
  • * Exercise. Stay active to reduce pressure on veins, which can occur with long periods of standing or sitting, and to help prevent constipation. Exercise can also help you lose excess weight that may be contributing to your hemmroids.
  • * Avoid long periods of standing or sitting. Sitting too long, particularly sitting on the toilet for long periods, can increase the pressure on the veins in the anus resulting to formation of hemmroids.
  • * Don't strain. Straining and holding your breath when trying to pass a stool creates greater pressure in the veins in the lower rectum.
  • * Go as soon as you feel the urge. If you wait to pass a bowel movement and the urge goes away, your stool could become dry and be harder to pass.
At the end, the only message i can give to all the hemmroid sufferers is that nothing is impossible in this world if you have the right knowledge and determinationon how to cure hemmroids problems in persistently. If we are the one who created the problem, intentionally or unintentionally, then only we are the only to cure it. So, do not expect any miracle to happen to make you hemmroid-free. Its you and only you who will have to make efforts.

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