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Itching, pain or discomfort can be treated at home with natural remedies. These home remedies can make hemorrhoids more tolerable. Most hemorrhoids will go away after a few weeks, even without medical care. However, when home remedies longer work, the best solution is to consider laser hemorrhoid surgery.

Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids

Warm baths: Warm baths can help reduce the discomfort caused by hemorrhoids. Consider taking long baths, approximately for 20 minutes, after every troublesome bowel movement. However, don’t use soaps with strong scents to wash the affected areas. Also, it’s not a good idea to scrub; this may cause plies to worsen. Adding Epsom salt to your bath has been proven to relieve hemorrhoids. All you have to do is add 1 cup of Epsom salt to six inches of water and then soak in the bathtub for at least 15 minutes.

Witch Hazel: Over the counter creams, wipes or soap with witch hazel in them are great home remedies for hemorrhoids. Witch hazel has anti-inflammatory properties, and helps reduce swelling. A great advantage of the product is that it provides relief without producing any side effects.

Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera is widely used in the treatment of skin infections due to its anti-inflammatory properties. For hemorrhoids, you can apply pure Aloe Vera gel for relief. However, note that this remedy will work only if you are not allergic to Aloe Vera. To test whether you are allergic, rub a small amount of the gel on your forehand and wait for a few hours just in case. If there is no reaction, then you can use the gel.

Ice: If you are in a lot of pain or the swelling is too much to bear, then consider using a cold pack for relief. You can apply the ice for 15 minutes on, 15 minutes off, three times a day. When using ice, always wrap it with a cloth; it should never be applied directly on the skin.

Cotton clothing: With hemorrhoids, you should stick to loose cotton underwear. This helps air in the area to flow freely. It also keeps moisture from building up as this could actually worsen the hemorrhoids.

Coconut oil: Coconut oil is well known for moisturizing the skin. It also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making it an ideal ingredient for the treatment of skin conditions. By keeping this in mind, applying coconut oil on the affected areas can help bring down the swelling and reduce irritation. For best results, use cold-pressed virgin coconut oil.

Laser Hemorrhoid Surgery

When home remedies no longer work, you should see a doctor for laser hemorrhoid surgery. Laser hemorrhoid surgery is necessary for hemorrhoids that are large, bleeding and  painful. Here at Laser Hemorrhoid Center, we offer top notch laser removal with great patient support. Laser removal is safe, effective and much less painful. In addition, with surgical laser, we are able to tailor treatments depending on the individual’s condition. Benefits of laser hemorrhoid removal include reduced cost, the surrounding tissues are not harmed, and it reduces potential bleeding and scarring.

Hemorrhoids can be quite uncomfortable, especially with pain and swelling. While home remedies can provide great relief, laser hemorrhoid surgery is necessary for large and painful hemorrhoids that continue to persist.