Hemorrhoids or piles are swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus. Hemorrhoids may result from straining to move stool. They are either inside the anus - internal - or under the skin around the anus - external.
Symptoms:
The most common symptoms of internal Hemorrhoid radiation is bright red blood covering the feces, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl. However, an internal hemorrhoid may protrude through the anus outside the body, becoming irritated and painful.
Symptoms of external hemorrhoids may include painful swelling or a hard lump around the anus that results when a blood clot forms.
In addition, excessive straining, rubbing, or cleaning around the anus may cause irritation with bleeding and itching, which may produce a vicious of circle symptoms.
Causes:
Sitting for a long period of time can start the hemorrhoid process. Hemorrhoids also are most likely caused by diet and straining on the toilet. Other factors that contribute to hemorrhoids include aging, heredity, bouts of diarrhea, using laxatives. For women, pregnancy is often a factor as the fetus puts pressure on the hemorrhoid veins.
Treatment:
Treatments for hemorrhoids vary in their cost, risk, and effectiveness. Different cultures and individuals approach treatment differently. Some of the treatments used are
Ayurvedic treatment of Hemorrhoids:
Ayurvedic treatment of hemorrhoids has a twofold intention - one is to reduce the constipation that is associated. Once the constipation is brought under control then methods are employed to reduce the pains of the piles. Application of sandalwood or sesame oil on the piles can help in case of external. In order to reduce the constipation there are other dietary elements like ghee, buttermilk and green leafy vegetables which the patient is suppose to take. Ayurveda traditional medicine has effective treatments against Hemorrhoids.
Home remedies:
Dry figs: Three or four dry figs should be soaked overnight in water after being cleaned thoroughly in hot water. They should be taken first thing in the morning along with the water in which they are soaked. They should also be taken in the evening in a similar manner. This treatment should be continued for 3 to 4 weeks.
Mango seeds: The powdered of dry mango seeds should be given in doses of about 1 ½ to 2 grams with or without honey, twice daily.
Jambul fruit: The fruit should be taken with salt every morning for 2 or 3 months during its season.
Radish: 100gm of grated radish mixed with a teaspoon of honey may be taken twice daily in treating this condition.
Turnip: the juice of turnip leaves should be extracted and 150ml be given to the patient. It is however necessary to take a proper diet of raw fruits and vegetables while taking this juice.
Bitter Gourd: Three teaspoon of bitter gourd leaves juice mixed with glass of buttermilk should be taken every morning.
Ginger: Half a teaspoon of fresh ginger juice , mixed with one teaspoon of each fresh lime juice and fresh mint juice , and a teaspoon of honey , constitutes an effective medicines for piles.
Onion: About 30gm of onion should be finely rubbed in water and 60gmof sugar added to it. It should be taken twice daily by the patient.
Rice: A thick gruel of rice mix with a glass of buttermilk and a ripe banana should be given twice a day.
Wheat grass: Wheat grass juice use as an enema helps detoxify the walls of the piles.
Sesame seeds: They can be taken in the form of a decoction by boiling 20gm of seeds in 500ml of water till it is reduced by 1/3 or as sweetmeats. Ground the paste with water , they can be given with butter for bleeding piles.
Chebulic Myroblan: The fruit should be roasted to a brown colour in custard oil, and then powdered and stored. Half a teaspoon of this powder at bed time will bring about normal bowel movements in the morning and the astringent property of the fruit will heal the piles masses.
Prevention of Hemorrhoids:
Change the diet to include more bran or fiber and drinking more water, change the bowel habit and exercise and don't sit around for too long.
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