The initial treatment for the hemorrhoids is to get relief from the symptoms. The following options are available for getting relief from the internal hemorrhoids.
Sitz bath - In order to improve the blood circulation and reduce the swelling and pain in the affected part, you could take Sitz bath wherein you will sit in warm water covering your hips/ buttocks. In this method, the patient takes bath in warm water bathtub covering his buttocks and hips; this will increase the circulation of blood in that area thereby reducing the discomfort and swelling.
Ice Packs - For severe cases of hemorrhoids, ice packs can be applied in the anal area.
Treat the affected areas with cortisone creams or suppositories, petroleum jelly, or hemorrhoidal cream.
Wear loose clothing and cotton underwear.
Use moist toilet paper and wipe the anus after emptying the bowel.
Pain killers - reduces the discomfort and itchy feeling but are not meant for curing hemorrhoids.
Enemas - normally acts as a bowel stimulant.Enema functions as a bowel stimulant.
OTC medications
Using OTC medications are popular for treating hemorrhoids at their early stages. Ointments, petroleum jellies, creams, and laxatives are commonly used medications. Hemorrhoids cream containing antiseptics and hydrocortisone are known to be the best.
The treatment carried out for internal hemorrhoids are as follows:
Rubber Band Ligation - This treatment is carried out at the outpatient department; this is useful for treating 2nd degree internal hemorrhoids. This treatment is normally executed in the outpatient section for treating 2nd degree internal hemorrhoids.
Injection Sclerotherapy - is a medical process where the surgeon injects a chemical solution into the mucous membrane in the vicinity of the hemorrhoid. This chemical solution is responsible for shrinking the hemorrhoid by helping in inflammation and closure of veins.
Infrared Photocoagulation - is useful for treating small/medium size hemorrhoids. Infrared heat is applied on the hemorrhoids by the doctor with an IR device that coagulates the dilated veins of the hemorrhoids. The coagulated blood vessels do not permit the blood flow thereby cutting the blood supply and so the hemorrhoids die.
Laser Coagulation - involves passing of an electric current through the hemorrhoids; this current causes a chemical reaction. This new technique results in stopping the blood supply to the hemorrhoids which in turn causes the hemorrhoids to shrink.
Hemorrhoidectomy - This procedure is surgical. Groups of hemorrhoids in the anal canal are removed surgically by using a scalpel, laser or cautery device.
The above are just some ways to treat Hemorrhoids. Seek professional advice if you are going ahead with any of the above.
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