For patients with external hemorrhoids , their biggest dream is that one day, hemorrhoids can be retracted by itself, so that they don’t have to be troubled by this disease anymore. In fact, if it is not very serious, this is indeed possible. However, most patients with external hemorrhoids are in serious condition, so more treatment methods are needed to relieve them, such as warm water bathing, paying attention to daily diet, etc. to achieve improvement results.
Take a warm bath. If you cannot take a bath, you can choose to sit in the water (sit in a few centimeters high). Pour about 270 grams of Epsom salt into the bathtub. If it is a seat bath, just pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of Epsom salt into a few centimeters of water. Use warm water, do not use hot water, and keep the water temperature. Soak 2 to 3 times a day. This method seems a bit troublesome, but hemorrhoids are even more troublesome.
hot compress. Put a clean cotton towel into warm water (non-hot water) and apply it directly to the hemorrhoids for about 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat 4 to 5 times a day, which should be a soothing effect.
thoroughly cleans the body. After defecation, thoroughly clean it to avoid irritating hemorrhoids. Instead of cleaning your body directly with dry toilet paper, you might as well use baby wet tissues or wet the toilet paper first. Apply an ice pack on the affected area. Ice bags help relieve swelling of hemorrhoids, but they cannot be applied for too long. Only apply to a maximum of 5 to 10 minutes each time. Sit on the cushion. Sitting on foam padding or donut cushions can relieve some of the stress associated with hemorrhoids. Although it cannot "cure" hemorrhoids, it can relieve discomfort and make it easier for you to coexist with them.
Change your lifestyle. Don't defecate too hard. With gravity, it mainly depends on rectal peristalsis. If you can't quench it, try again after an hour or two. The most important thing is not to defecate too hard, just let it happen naturally. Keep it hydrated. Increase the amount of water to drink and drink at least 1900 to 2400 ml of water per day. Feces contain a lot of water. The more moisture, the softer the feces are and easier to be excreted from the body.
Intake more fiber from your diet. Fiber retains feces moisture, increasing feces capacity, allowing it to pass through the rectum and anus more easily. If you have hemorrhoids, eating more fiber can also reduce the pain during bowel movements. Foods rich in fiber include: whole grains, including brown rice , barley, corn, buckwheat and oats. Fruits, especially those with shells or crusts. Vegetables (especially green leafy vegetables, such as cabbage leaves, spinach, lettuce) vegetable beans and legume plants (note that some people will bloat after eating beans). Do not take laxatives. Taking laxatives regularly will form dependence and weaken the rectum, which may cause chronic constipation . If you feel that you really need laxatives, you might as well take herbs that have a laxative effect.
Exercise regularly (can be aerobic exercise, endurance exercise, cardiopulmonary exercise, or just walking). The concept is that body movements can massage internal organs and promote intestinal peristalsis. We usually don't think of this, but when the body moves, the organs will move and be massaged. Pay attention to the call of nature. Once you feel your intestinal peristalsis, don't be patient, go to the bathroom as soon as possible, don't sit or wait too long. Sitting can also increase the risk of hemorrhoids.
