How to Heal Hemorrhoids
Clean the anal area thoroughly after every bowel movement., Take a warm bath., Apply a topical cream or ointment., Apply a warm, wet teabag., Using witch hazel.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Clean the anal area thoroughly after every bowel movement.
Wipe gently so as not to further irritate the skin using either dampened, unscented toilet tissue or a pre-moistened baby wipe for sensitive skin. -
Step 2: Take a warm bath.
Fill a bath with warm water to about 10 centimeter (3.9 in).
Ease yourself into the bath for approximately fifteen minutes and sit back with knees raised.
This position will enable maximum exposure of the anal area to the warm water and will kill pain and soothe any irritation in the area.
Add a handful of Epsom salts to the bath and make sure to stir the water well to dissolve the salt.
Epsom salts can help to shrink and/or soothe the hemorrhoids. , The use of topical creams can aid greatly in the healing process.
Available over-the-counter from your local pharmacy or drugstore.
Examples of Creams include:
Corticosteroid creams with low doses of steroids that help reduce pain and swelling.Creams with lidocaine to help reduce pain.
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic., You can do this while sitting on the toilet for some added relief.
The warmth of the teabag is soothing in itself and the tannin found in tea is a natural astringent which will help to reduce swelling and pain. , Dabbing the hemorrhoids with a cotton wool ball soaked in undistilled witch hazel will also reduce swelling and pain as witch hazel is well known as one of the most effective tannin-rich herbs.
You can also buy medicated wiping pads that contain witch hazel.
They are usually moist and can be used in lieu of or in combination with toilet paper. -
Step 3: Apply a topical cream or ointment.
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Step 4: Apply a warm
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Step 5: wet teabag.
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Step 6: Using witch hazel.
Detailed Guide
Wipe gently so as not to further irritate the skin using either dampened, unscented toilet tissue or a pre-moistened baby wipe for sensitive skin.
Fill a bath with warm water to about 10 centimeter (3.9 in).
Ease yourself into the bath for approximately fifteen minutes and sit back with knees raised.
This position will enable maximum exposure of the anal area to the warm water and will kill pain and soothe any irritation in the area.
Add a handful of Epsom salts to the bath and make sure to stir the water well to dissolve the salt.
Epsom salts can help to shrink and/or soothe the hemorrhoids. , The use of topical creams can aid greatly in the healing process.
Available over-the-counter from your local pharmacy or drugstore.
Examples of Creams include:
Corticosteroid creams with low doses of steroids that help reduce pain and swelling.Creams with lidocaine to help reduce pain.
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic., You can do this while sitting on the toilet for some added relief.
The warmth of the teabag is soothing in itself and the tannin found in tea is a natural astringent which will help to reduce swelling and pain. , Dabbing the hemorrhoids with a cotton wool ball soaked in undistilled witch hazel will also reduce swelling and pain as witch hazel is well known as one of the most effective tannin-rich herbs.
You can also buy medicated wiping pads that contain witch hazel.
They are usually moist and can be used in lieu of or in combination with toilet paper.
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