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Five DIY home remedies for hemorrhoids (piles)!

Five DIY home remedies for hemorrhoids (piles)!

May 27, 2016, 09:43 AM IST

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Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, affect many people causing a very painful condition during the bowel movement. This common problem happens when veins in the anus and rectum become swollen and inflamed.

Hemorrhoids can either be internal or external. Internal hemorrhoids develop inside the anus or rectum. External hemorrhoids develop outside of the anus.

Symptoms of hemorrhoids include:

Itching or irritation in anal region.
Painful bowel movement.
Painful lump or swelling near your anus.
Fecal leakage.
Blood on the outside of the stool or on your tissue after having a bowel movement.

Hemorrhoids may give rise to complications like chronic blood loss, strangulated piles, tissue death and even anal or colorectal cancer if left unchecked or untreated for very long time.

But, the good thing is that you can do many things at home to prevent and alleviate the symptoms of hemorrhoids with simple, natural ingredients that are easily available in your kitchen. Here's how:

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, affect many people causing a very painful condition during the bowel movement. This common problem happens when veins in the anus and rectum become swollen and inflamed. Hemorrhoids can either be internal or external. Internal hemorrhoids develop inside the anus or rectum. External hemorrhoids develop outside of the anus. Symptoms of hemorrhoids include: Itching or irritation in anal region. Painful bowel movement. Painful lump or swelling near your anus. Fecal leakage. Blood on the outside of the stool or on your tissue after having a bowel movement. Hemorrhoids may give rise to complications like chronic blood loss, strangulated piles, tissue death and even anal or colorectal cancer if left unchecked or untreated for very long time. But, the good thing is that you can do many things at home to prevent and alleviate the symptoms of hemorrhoids with simple, natural ingredients that are easily available in your kitchen. Here's how:

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Apple some ice wrapped in a clean cloth directly on the affected area for a few minutes. Doing this several times a day will help constrict the blood vessels, reduce swellings immediately, making it easier to pass stools.

Apple some ice wrapped in a clean cloth directly on the affected area for a few minutes. Doing this several times a day will help constrict the blood vessels, reduce swellings immediately, making it easier to pass stools.

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The anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties of aloe vera helps in resolving the symptoms of hemorrhoids in a fast and easy way.

For external hemorrhoids, take a small amount of aloe vera gel and apply to your anus to soothe and hydrate the swollen veins. To treat the internal ones, cut aloe vera leaves in strips while discarding all thrones. Freeze them and apply the icy cold aloe vera strips on the affected area for a fast pain relief.

The anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties of aloe vera helps in resolving the symptoms of hemorrhoids in a fast and easy way. For external hemorrhoids, take a small amount of aloe vera gel and apply to your anus to soothe and hydrate the swollen veins. To treat the internal ones, cut aloe vera leaves in strips while discarding all thrones. Freeze them and apply the icy cold aloe vera strips on the affected area for a fast pain relief.

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Lemon is another effective home remedy for piles because of the antioxidants content in it. Either apply lemon juice directly on the inflamed area or drink it with honey and ginger to reduce pain and inflammation.

Lemon is another effective home remedy for piles because of the antioxidants content in it. Either apply lemon juice directly on the inflamed area or drink it with honey and ginger to reduce pain and inflammation.

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The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in olive oil help reduce inflammation and shrink the size of swollen blood vessels in the anal canal. Include one teaspoon of olive oil in your diet daily.

The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in olive oil help reduce inflammation and shrink the size of swollen blood vessels in the anal canal. Include one teaspoon of olive oil in your diet daily.

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Soak the inflamed area for 10-15 minutes in warm water and gently wipe it with a wet towel. Do this regularly for an instant pain and itching relief as well as reduce hemorrhoids effectively.

By: Salome Phelamei

Soak the inflamed area for 10-15 minutes in warm water and gently wipe it with a wet towel. Do this regularly for an instant pain and itching relief as well as reduce hemorrhoids effectively. By: Salome Phelamei

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