Treating Internal Hemorrhoids

To start with, the hemorrhoids are treated for getting relief from the symptoms. You can get relief for internal hemorrhoids by using the following methods.

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. This is a commonly used method for relieving hemorrhoids.

Ice Packs – If the hemorrhoids are severe, apply an icepack at the anal part.

Treat the affected areas with cortisone creams or suppositories, petroleum jelly, or hemorrhoidal cream.

Loose clothing/cotton underwear can avoid worsening the situation.

After every bowel movement, the anus must be cleaned with moist toilet paper.

Pain killers – These can help reduce the pain and itchiness but won’t cure hemorrhoids.

Enemas – normally acts as a bowel stimulant.It will relieve you from constipation and fecal impaction.

OTC medications

Treatment of hemorrhoid using OTC medications is possible if it is in the early stages. Some of the commonly used types of medicines are creams, petroleum jellies, ointments, and laxatives. The well-known method is to apply hemorrhoids cream that has hydrocortisone and antiseptics.

The treatment carried out for internal hemorrhoids are as follows:

Rubber Band Ligation – is a non-surgical procedure wherein the circulation of the blood in the hemorrhoids is decreased by tying a rubber band over the inflamed 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 facilitates veins inflammation and closure and this shrinks the hemorrhoid.

Infrared Photocoagulation – This is used to treat hemorrhoids of small/medium size. 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 cuts off the blood flow and the hemorrhoids die.

Laser Coagulation – This is a relatively new technique wherein electric current is passed through the hemorrhoid. This new technique results in stopping the blood supply to the hemorrhoids which in turn causes the hemorrhoids to shrink.

Hemorrhoidectomy – a surgical procedure. The hemorrhoid groups in the anal canal are surgically removed using a laser, scalpel 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.