Bleeding hemorrhoids create a great deal of discomfort and embarrassment for sufferers, but there are fairly simple actions you can take to treat the condition at home.
Many people suffer bleeding piles for longer than is necessary because they are unwilling to seek advice.
The medical condition can vary in severity, some people only suffer occasional bleeding, but for others the bleeding can be frequent and prolonged.
Whatever the severity you should take action as soon as possible.
The most common cause of piles is constipation.
Relieving constipation may be all that is needed to remove the pressure on the rectal veins and allow them to heal.
Simple changes in life-style and diet may be all that is needed to improve your digestion and lead toward a cure for your hemorrhoids.
Try to increase the amount of fibre in your diet, add both soluble fibre by eating more green leafy vegetables and oats, and insoluble fibre in the form of wholegrain.
Soluble fibre will help to soften stools while insoluble fibre promotes good movement within the intestine.
If the piles are protruding from the rectum there is a danger that bleeding can be made worse while wiping.
Take extra care, you may be wise to wash rather than wipe.
Baby wipes are a convenient way of gently cleaning after a movement.
Surgical Treatment Options In extreme cases surgery may be necessary.
The medical profession have a number of options available ranging from drug treatment through to surgery.
Unfortunately surgery can be invasive and patients will need several weeks of recovery time after the operation.
If home, natural treatments for piles are started quickly and maintained it is usually possible to avoid surgery.
Discuss self treatment with your doctor.
Natural Hemorrhoid Relief Natural piles treatments can include herbal preparations taken orally to strengthen the veins and promote healing.
There are also a number of treatments that are applied externally to provide relief and heal the damaged veins.
Look for natural remedies containing Horse Chestnut, Arnica and Witch hazel.
These are all ingredients used by homeopaths to treat piles.
Aloe Vera is particularly good at relieving discomfort very quickly.
It should be applied externally after a movement.
By using natural preparations and avoiding placing strain on the area many people have noticed an improvement within a few days.
Treatment is fairly simple to implement and the results can be rapid and long lasting.