Haemorrhoids are both painful and embarrassing – but 8 out of 10 people will have them sometimes during their lifetime – so if you find having them embarrassing – you have lots of company.
Haemorrhoids are swollen veins around the anus. They are usually caused by constipation, improper diet lack of exercise, a chronically cough, prolonged period of sitting, heavy lifting, obesity and sometimes liver damage. The symptoms are itching and bleeding, with discomfort and pain.
- Adding bulk to your diet by increasing the raw fruits and vegetables can keep your bowel movement soft.
- A stool softener (psyllium) in a glass of water several times a day and followed by an additional glass of water may prevent the pain and straining caused by passage of large, hard stools.
- Avoid trauma to the tender area when cleansing after bowel movements by patting rather than rubbing the area with a soft tissue slightly dampened with witch-hazel.
- A warm sitz bath can relieve the pain.
- Apply a poultice made from elderberry herbs to relieve pain.
- A sure to drink plenty of fluids daily.
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