Hemorrhoids Help

Up to 50 percent of pregnant women suffer from hemorrhoids during pregnancy. You too may experience them for the first time during pregnancy. Piles are closely related to varicose veins that appear sometimes on a person’s legs. They are common among pregnant women because the pressure of the fetus in the abdomen, as well as hormonal changes that occur during this time, cause too much pressure in the rectum pushing blood to enlarge the walls of the veins, sometimes rupturing them. Hemorrhoids may occur inside the anus (internal) or around the anus (external). What are the symptoms? What natural treatment can you follow to get rid of them?

Common symptoms:

- Irritation and itching
- Painful swelling around the anus
- Fissures or abscesses
- Bright red blood covering the stool

Natural remedies:

1) Fiber: Fiber has a positive effect in relieving hemorrhoid symptoms and bleeding. It soften stool and increase its volume, which helps to reduce straining. Clinical trials have showed that fiber improves symptoms including itching, discomfort, and pain. How to get more fiber? Start by eating whole grains and vegetables. Psyllium is mainly used as a dietary fiber, which is not absorbed by the small intestine. The mechanical action of psyllium mucilage absorbs excess water while stimulating normal bowel elimination. A typical amount of psyllium is one teaspoon of the husks in water followed by another glass of water. Another option is ground flaxseeds. It is important to drink sufficient water.

2) Bioflavonoid: Bioflavonoids are a group of biologically active substances found in plants and functioning in the maintenance of the walls of small blood vessels. They work by stabilizing and strengthening blood vessel walls and by decreasing inflammation. Side effects of bioflavonoids are quite rare (but you should avoid them if you are taking Tamoxifen for breast cancer). We can find them in citrus fruits, diosmin, herperidin and oxerutins.

3) Horse chestnut: The herb horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is often recommended when there is poor circulation in the veins, or chronic venous insufficiency. Important: Only products made from the seeds or bark of the young branches should be used! It relieves symptoms such as swelling and inflammation and strengthens blood vessel walls. You can take Horse chestnut as a tea or in capsules. It can also be applied externally as a compress. you should not take horse chestnut if you are suffering from bleeding disorders or are taking blood thinners.

Following these simple tricks will change your life! Of course, you will need to wait for a reasonable time to see your piles going down. Now, if you want to get rid of them in as little as 48 hours, you will have to apply the counsels of a famous researcher.