Hemorrhoids mostly occur to people who are overweight, who are pregnant, whose jobs involve carrying heavy things, who do not drink enough water.
Such kinds of people are all over the world ad therefore the disease is very widespread.
There are several agencies and medical researches trying to find cure for hemorrhoids.
As a result a number of medicines are now available on the counters of pharmacies everywhere in the world.
These over the counter hemorrhoid medicines are usually the first choice of those people who do not know any of the home remedies and who do not wish to go to the doctor's.
Over the counter hemorrhoid medicines are the choice of those who seeks fast relief from the pain even if it may not be long term treatment.
And if the hemorrhoid from which the person is afflicted with is not serious but mild, then one can always go for these over the counter medicines.
The over the counter medicines will vary from each other and the patient will have to choose the medicine according to the nature of the hemorrhoid with which he is suffering.
There are different medicines for different symptoms.
It should be kept in mind that these over the counter medicines do not cure the hemorrhoid but just heal the symptoms or provide temporary relief.
These symptoms are anal itching, swelling, burning sensation or pain.
One can always choose from the variety of gel, creams, ointments, suppository, pad and sprays.
These medicines are mostly analgesics and provide fast relieve from the pain.
They also soothe and reduce the swellings.
The ingredients of each product may differ.
They may be made of natural plants or from the chemists' laboratories.
People who have hemorrhoids also need antiseptics to kill the bacteria and prevent infection of that area.
It is very important to keep the area clean.
In case of infection the problem only increases.
Corticosteroids are medicines which any body can get easily.
These medicines help in healing symptoms like the burning sensation and the itching.
Vasoconstrictors are medicines found over the counter which helps in situations where there is swelling.
It reduces the swelling and helps the patient.
In case these symptoms don't go away even after using the medicines, it is advisable to see the doctor at the earliest.
It should be noted that all these over the counter medicines cannot be used pregnant women.
In the case of pregnancy, the woman should always consult the doctor before using any medicine because these medicines may harm the baby.