Home Remedies For Pile or Hemorrhoid
The home remedies for piles include the use
of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and herbs that are easily available in most
parts of the world. Some of them include radishes, figs, yogurt, flax-seed,
mango seeds, java plums, butcher’s broom, pomegranates, horse-chestnuts, Aloe
Vera, bananas, witch hazel, turmeric, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, ginger, and
bitter gourd. These home remedies for piles are regarded as effective and safe
due to the use of all natural ingredients with no side effects.
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What are Hemorrhoids?
Piles are commonly known as hemorrhoids or
hemorrhoidal disease in medical terminology. Hemorrhoids are very common in
both men and women. They are caused due to the excessive swelling or
inflammation of blood vessels in and around the anal canal. The anal canal
helps in controlling stool excretion. Under normal conditions, hemorrhoids
provide a cushioning effect and also help in the smooth passage of stool.
Types and Symptoms of Hemorrhoids
Pathological hemorrhoids are generally
broken into two types called internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids. The
symptoms for internal hemorrhoids include itching and rectal bleeding, while
external hemorrhoids have symptoms of anal pain and inflammation. One may
experience pain during bowl movements and the stool may contain blood.
Causes of Hemorrhoids
Some of the main reasons associated with
the occurrence of piles include:
Irregular Food and Bowel Habits: Irregular
food habits are one of the basic reasons for constipation and eventually
hemorrhoids or piles. People who strain or push excessively during bowel
movements are prone to piles.
Constipation or Diarrhea: Constipation is
another cause of piles in many cases. Constipation can be controlled with
changes in diet and the use of natural laxatives. Sometimes one may also
experience constipation due to depression or anxiety.
Lack of Fiber in the Diet: Fiber is the
undigested bulk in the food that can absorb water in the intestines and ease
the process of movement of undigested waste in the large intestine. Lack of
fiber in diet can affect bowel movements and may cause piles.
Amount of Water in the Body: Another
important element that helps easing bowel movement is drinking water –lots of
it. The human body consists of almost 70% water and it is the main ingredient
in our waste products as well. A lack of sufficient water in the system will
make the waste harder and more difficult for bowel movements to take place.
Abuse of Laxatives: Prescribed laxatives
can be used while suffering from chronic constipation, but using them regularly
over a period of time causes lazy colon syndrome. In some cases, side effects
have also been noted, including damage of muscular function of the large
intestine, as well as drainage of water, minerals, and vitamins from the body,
formation of kidney stones, and possible kidney failure.
Pregnancy: During pregnancy, many women
experience piles or hemorrhoids. Piles are caused due to the pressure of the
fetus and hormonal changes. Mostly, the piles that are caused due to pregnancy
disappear after childbirth.
Other Causes: Some other reasons for
hemorrhoids include obesity, remaining in a sitting posture for long periods of
time, aging, and lifestyle.
Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids or Piles
The home remedies for piles include not
only the use of natural medicines, but also a few changes in lifestyle that
help in the early treatment of piles. Smooth passage of stools without any
irritation, pain, and/or bleeding is an indication of the disappearance of
piles.
Drinking Water: Drinking sufficient amounts
of water, which can be between 2 to 3 liters a day, can not only hydrate our
bodies, but also help in easing and smoothing bowel movements. Certain
techniques for smooth bowel movement can be practiced at home. Drinking at least
one liter of water early in the morning helps in stimulating smooth bowel
movements. The sudden flow of water into the stomach puts pressure on the
intestines and helps in creating peristaltic movement and the water rushing
inside the intestines moves waste our in smooth movements.
Fiber-Rich Diet: A fiber-rich diet helps in
creating softer stools and easy bowl movements. This, in turn, lessens the
irritation caused by hemorrhoids. A high-fiber diet includes consuming the
majority of vegetables, herbs, fruits,e and unpolished cereal.
Radishes: Radishes are considered to be one
of the best home remedies for piles or hemorrhoids. A half cup of radish juice
consumed twice daily will help to cure piles. The local application of radish
paste mixed with honey can also ease the associated pain of piles.
Figs: In Ayurvedic medicine, figs have been
used to treat many diseases, including hemorrhoids. Dried figs must be soaked
in water overnight and then consumed the next day along with the water to give
positive results towards reducing piles.
Yogurt: Hemorrhoids may be treated with the
help of probiotics or friendly bacteria. The best source for such probiotic
bacteria is none other than yogurt! You should consume yogurt every day because
the bacteria found in yogurt promotes the smooth functioning of
gastrointestinal organs.
Flaxseed: Flaxseed or Linum usitatissimum
is rich in fiber content and omega-3 fatty acids. It is very helpful for
hemorrhoids and constipation. Flaxseed can be consumed regularly in powdered
form
Mango Seeds: Mango seeds are known to be a
good home remedy for piles. These seeds have to be dried, powdered, and stored.
This powder must be taken (1-2 teaspoons) twice a day. The powder is known to
relieve swelling, pain, and the itching sensation.
Horse Chestnuts: Horse chestnuts or
Aesculus hippocastanum are known to contain a saponin compound called aescin.
Aescin has anti-inflammatory, anti-edema properties, and veno-tonic effects. It
eases inflammation and strengthens blood vessels.
Java Plums: The Java Plum fruit is known to
relieve bloody stools that are associated with internal piles. This fruit must
be eaten early in the morning for a period of about 2-3 months for better
results.
Butcher’s Broom: The use of Butcher’s
broom, also known as Ruscus aculeatus, has shown good results in controlling
piles. It has Ruscogenins, which are known to have anti-inflammatory
properties.
Pomegranate Seeds: Take some pomegranate
seed peels and soak them in water for some time and then boil this mixture.
Strain this concoction and take this twice a day in the morning and evening.
This will help in relieving the symptoms and pain of piles.
Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera has been used for many
centuries for treating burns because of its emollient, demulcent, and anti-inflammatory
properties. Aloe Vera secretions should be applied locally for external
hemorrhoids to relieve pain and swelling.
Banana: Ripe banana fruit is excellent for
treating constipation, as well as piles. Mash a banana and mix it with milk.
Have this mixture at least 3 to 4 times day to ease the pain of piles.
Witch Hazel: Witch hazel, scientifically
known as Hamamelis virginiana, has properties of shrinking swollen blood
vessels back to their normal size and therefore acts as a natural remedy for
hemorrhoids. A paste of witch hazel can be applied locally to ease the
swelling.
Sesame Seeds: Make a paste of boiled sesame
seeds and add a very small amount of butter to it and consume it every day.
According to Ayurveda, sesame seeds act as very good medicine for a spectrum of
diseases ranging from blood production, dental problems, and burns to
regulating the menstrual cycle of women and curing hemorrhoids.
Cumin Seeds: Cumin seeds can be used in a
number of ways to cure hemorrhoids. Black cumin seeds are especially useful in
dealing with hemorrhoids. Mix black cumin seeds with equal proportions of cane
sugar (2-3 teaspoons) every day. After taking this mixture, one has to drink at
least 3-4 glasses of water for best results.
Bitter Gourd: Bitter gourd is known for its
health benefits, such as fighting against diabetes, possible cancer prevention,
and cholesterol control. Its leaves are also used to provide relief against
piles. Make a juice of bitter gourd leaves and add it to buttermilk which must
be taken every morning. Apart from the juice, a paste of leaves can be prepared
and applied onto external piles.
Ginger, Honey, Lime and Mint: Take two
tablespoons of ginger juice, lime juice, and mint juice and mix with 2 – 4
tablespoons of honey. Take this mixture every morning. It is believed to be a
good cure for hemorrhoids.
Turnips: Turnips are another plant that is
used as a home remedy for piles or hemorrhoids. Take the juice of turnip leaves
and add the juices of radish, watercress, and carrot in equal proportions.
Drink a glass of this juice every day to get rid of hemorrhoids.
Indian Gooseberry: Amla, or Indian
gooseberry, is yet another wonder fruit from India. It is believed to possess
the highest concentrations of vitamin C of any fruit, as well as many medicinal
properties, and it is eaten in either fresh or preserved form. Indian
gooseberry is good for many gastrointestinal problems, including hemorrhoids.
Yoga: There are different poses/asanas in
Yoga that can help in conditions such as hemorrhoids. Sarvanga asana, malasana,
viparita karani, and balasana are some of the yoga poses that can be practiced
to cure hemorrhoids.
Turmeric: Turmeric is one of the ancient
herbs that have been extensively mentioned in Ayurveda to have anti-inflammatory,
antibacterial, antiseptic, antioxidant, and anti-allergic properties. Its
anti-inflammatory properties make it very effective in curing piles or
hemorrhoids.
Enema: An enema is a very easy and
effective remedy for piles. Enemas can be given with lukewarm water. The water
entering into the intestine loosens the stool for easy and effortless bowel
movements.
Cotton Clothes: Simple cotton clothes that
loosely fit are better, because tight clothes can aggravate the irritation in
the hemorrhoid area. They can also absorb sweat, which keep the area dry and
helps to avoid any bacterial infection.
Other Remedies: Some other remedies include
the use of simple and soft tissue paper instead of fragrance-filled tissues.
Fragrant tissues may contain chemical sprays that can increase the irritation
and worsen the condition. The high itching sensation prompts patients to
scratch uncontrollably. Scratching can rupture those healing wounds or scars
and bring wounds back to their original painful levels.
For any unforeseen complications, it is
advisable to consult a doctor.
