The appearance of discomfort and pain in the anus often indicates the presence of hemorrhoidal disease. At first, it may rarely bother you, but if you do not take therapeutic measures, the condition will worsen. Therapy should begin immediately when the first unpleasant symptoms appear. In the early stages, there is a good effect from the use of traditional medicine, which in combination with medications brings positive results. Let's figure out how to cure internal hemorrhoids at home quickly.
Features of internal hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids is a generalized name for a disease that can occur in different ways. There are external (external) and internal forms. The first is characterized by the formation of hemorrhoids under the skin in the anus, on the visible part of the anus. The second is located directly in the rectum, that is, the nodes are formed under the mucous membrane.
In the initial stages, internal hemorrhoids are quite treatable with folk remedies and medications at home
The problem with diagnosing internal hemorrhoids is that they are not visible upon superficial examination. For a long time, its presence can only be indicated by discomfort, pain during bowel movements, and bleeding. Cones form gradually as a result of decreased wall tone and poor circulation. Only at the last stage do they fall out, and the pain becomes quite severe.
As symptoms progress, the person notices:
- heaviness in the anus;
- incomplete bowel movement;
- presence of a foreign body;
- burning and itching in the anus;
- pain during bowel movements;
- blood on paper and underwear;
- inflammation and fissures of the perianal zone.
These signs in most cases indicate the development of internal hemorrhoids. You should go for a consultation with a proctologist, who will examine the intestine and prescribe therapy. Proven folk antihemorrhoidal remedies are recommended as an auxiliary and supportive treatment.
Internal hemorrhoids: symptoms appear later as the disease progresses
Effective homeopathic remedies
Homeopathy for hemorrhoids gives good results in treatment. Natural-based medications have a number of advantages. They rarely cause side effects, have a good therapeutic effect, and are approved for use among pregnant women, during breastfeeding, and among young children.
Popular medicines:
- Graphites is a product containing graphite that helps relieve itching, pain, and burning in diseases. The drug prevents venous congestion, stimulates blood circulation, and is effective in the treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures;
- Capsicum annum is a medicine based on hot pepper extract, providing a lasting reduction in itching and discomfort in the anorectal area;
- Nux Vomica is a homeopathic remedy that prevents stagnation and eliminates the main symptoms of hemorrhoids;
- Aesculus - contains horse chestnut fruit extract, perfectly tones blood vessels, reduces their distensibility and fragility. In addition, the medicine has a beneficial effect on digestion and prevents constipation.
When using homeopathic remedies, you cannot take several drugs from this group at the same time. It is not recommended to violate the medication schedule or independently reduce or increase the dose.
Treatment of hemorrhoids in pregnant women requires special care
How to treat internal hemorrhoids at home?
Treatment involves an integrated approach - drug therapy in combination with traditional methods. All procedures are usually performed on an outpatient basis; hospitalization is required only in complicated cases. It is important to choose the right treatment regimen so that recovery is quick and successful.
Oral medication has a good effect in the treatment of internal pathology. First of all, we are talking about pharmaceutical drugs that normalize vascular tone and prevent the formation of nodes.
Effective venotonics include:
- Detralex;
- Litovit-B;
- Phlebodia;
- Venarus;
- Chemoroidin;
- Ginkor Fort.
Bactericidal and anti-inflammatory drugs
What is better for hemorrhoids and what remedies to use if the disease is accompanied by a strong inflammatory process and infection? In this case, drugs that have a disinfecting and anti-inflammatory effect will come to the rescue. This group includes tracking medications:
- drops for hemorrhoids Aescusan - have an anti-inflammatory effect, contain horse chestnut extract and vitamins. The drug has an antithrombotic, decongestant, and venotonic effect. It is recommended to drink the medicine 10-15 drops before meals, dissolving Aescusan in a small amount of water;
- Posterizan ointment and suppositories - the medicine helps relieve inflammation, overcome bacterial flora, and restore the structure of blood vessels. An effective remedy for the formation of hemorrhoidal cones, ulcers and anal fissures;
- Detralex - capsules for hemorrhoids, containing diosmin and hesperidin. Thanks to this, the product has a venotonic, anti-inflammatory, restorative, and immunostimulating effect. Detralex is taken 2-3 pieces. per day for 7 days;
- capsules for hemorrhoids Ginkor Fort is another venotonic, anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of the disease. The drug includes an extract of the ginkgo biloba plant and excipients;
- Methyluracil ointment is a powerful wound-healing, bactericidal agent used for hemorrhoids. The drug activates the regeneration process, inhibits protein breakdown, increases local immunity, and fights infection. Apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected area 2-3 times throughout the day.
Methyluracil ointment is an effective and safe remedy
Important! All drugs should be used in strict accordance with the instructions. Do not exceed the dose to obtain the best effect; such negligence often results in complications.
Antihemorrhoidal enemas
For the purpose of local relief of symptoms and cleansing of the rectum, microenemas are used. They are easy to do at home, the procedure is absolutely not complicated.
Various medicinal herbs are used to fill the enema:
- calendula;
- sage;
- chamomile;
- sagebrush;
- Oak bark;
- St. John's wort.
A decoction is prepared from the dried mixtures. Approximate proportions: 1-2 tablespoons of herb per 0.5-1 liter of water. Do not forget about possible allergies to components.
Enemas can also be carried out using potato and beet juice, strawberry leaves, honey, mumiyo:
- Potato and beet juice is squeezed out of raw fruits, poured into an enema and carefully douched. The concentration can be reduced slightly using boiled water - the optimal proportion is 1:1. To achieve a lasting therapeutic effect, it is enough to carry out the procedure before bedtime.
- A decoction is prepared from strawberry leaves and filled into an enema. A spoonful of dried leaves should be filled with 200-250 ml of boiling water and left to cool. Apply in the same way.
Proven folk remedies are also gauze swabs soaked in liquid natural honey and sea buckthorn oil.
- Honey is dissolved in purified water and injected into the rectum for a few minutes. It is important that it is natural and not store-bought. A slight burning sensation during the procedure is considered normal and there is no need to worry.
- Shilajit can be used not only for suppositories, but also as an ingredient for enema. It also needs to be dissolved in boiled water.
- Sea buckthorn oil is added to the decoction for enema. It softens and envelops the intestinal walls, leaving a protective film on the surface against infection. For constipation, it facilitates the passage of feces, preventing injury to the nodes.
Enemas for internal hemorrhoids must be done very carefully. You should not get carried away with them, so as not to dry out the mucous membrane. Several procedures per week, before going to bed, are enough.
What drugs are allowed for pregnant women
Women expecting a baby often face a delicate problem. During this period, treatment of the disease should be treated with extreme caution, because if the wrong choice of medications is used, it can harm the health of not only the mother, but also the condition of the unborn child. During pregnancy, it is recommended to treat hemorrhoids using herbal preparations, as well as products whose active components are not absorbed into the mother’s bloodstream, and therefore cannot penetrate through the placenta to the fetus.
Ointments for hemorrhoids for pregnant women
For local treatment of cavernous formations among pregnant women, the following drugs in the form of ointments are allowed:
- Fleming's ointment - eliminates the main manifestations of pathology, does not harm the mother and child due to its natural composition;
- sea buckthorn ointment – a product that includes sea buckthorn oil and has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and disinfectant effect;
- Hepatrombin G - reliably relieves thrombosis, stimulates blood circulation, and increases local immunity.
Despite the apparent safety of these drugs, they should be taken strictly as prescribed by a doctor.
Symptoms of exacerbation
Hemorrhoids are varicose pathologies of the rectal veins of the anorectal zone, leading to the formation of internal and external nodes.
The first signs of exacerbation of chronic hemorrhoids include:
- burning pain syndrome of the anorectal area;
- inflammation of hemorrhoids;
- a stream of blood from the anus;
- signs of intoxication;
- increased body temperature, etc.
An increase in body temperature is a sign of exacerbation of chronic hemorrhoids.
With a pronounced pathological process, the internal nodes fall out, which may worsen the situation and cause serious complications.
Causes of the disease
Chronic hemorrhoids can get worse from time to time. The most common causes of exacerbation of hemorrhoids in men are :
- lifting weights;
- weightlifting;
- any physical work performed with muscle tension;
- eating spicy, smoked, sour and salty foods;
- abuse of strong alcoholic drinks;
- constipation;
- sedentary work;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- individual features of the structure of the rectum (thin walls of the intestine and veins, features of the structure and location of the veins);
- psychological stress, stress, nervous tension.
According to medical statistics, both men and women suffer from hemorrhoids . But in men this disease is more common.
The first signs of hemorrhoids can appear for various reasons. In men, hemorrhoids often begin between the ages of 30 and 55 .
After the first visit to the doctor and course of treatment, a man must change a lot in his habits and lifestyle. You cannot refuse the proposed course of treatment , since each subsequent complication is often stronger than the previous one.
