There are things you can do to treat hemorrhoids at home and avoid the embarrassment of visiting a physician. Below are some things to try so you can have some relief.
* Take a sitz bath. Fill the tub up with very warm water and soak for 15-20 minutes. If the water becomes cool, fill it up with more warm water. The warm water will relax the sphincter muscle which will give you some relief.
* Avoid sitting or standing for too long of a period. If you have to sit for a long time, use a rubber donut to relieve the pressure.
* Avoid lifting anything heavy.
* Avoid excessive alcohol.
* Use vitamin E oil. Put the oil on a cotton ball and dab on the hemorrhoid.
* Use extract of witch hazel . Put on a cotton ball and dab on the hemorrhoid.
* If your hemorrhoids are bleeding, mix one teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a glass of water and drink to stop the bleeding.
* To prevent future hemorrhoids and cure the one you presently have, immediately, this seems to be the best help www.hemorrhoidreliefathome.com.
* If the hemorrhoid is itching, apply extract of echinacea on a cotton ball, then on the hemorrhoid.
* Horse chestnut prevents the prolapse of hemorrhoids. It will increase the blood flow, decrease inflamation and tighten the veins.
* Mix sulfur and vaseline and dab it on the hemorrhoid up to three times a day.
* Stay off your feet as much as possible until the hemorrhoid is gone.
