Home Remedies for Piles

Piles is a very painful medical condition which occurs in the area of your rectum and anus. It is very common in adult as well as in young people also. It is not a permanent problem, but it can occur again and again and can cause pain and discomfort to the person. It is basically a situation where the swelling occurs around the blood vessels in the rectum and anus. There are typically two types of Piles. The one in which the swelling increases and it comes outside the anus which is also known as prolapsed piles. And the other situation is when the blood starts coming along with the bowel movement because of the blood clotting which is known as thrombose piles.

The prolapsed piles are very painful because in this case the enlarged area or the swollen area comes out of the anus and it creates the problem in the bowel movement and it starts itching also. There are different medical treatments and medicines for the treatment of Piles. But here we will share some home remedies with the help of which you can cure the piles. And some of the remedies will also help you in preventing the piles. Let’s check all these home remedies.

Cold compress and Ice-Packs – These are helpful in treating the piles which come outside the anus. As they get swollen and becomes painful also, so the ice packs or the cold compress will help in getting relief from them. When you will apply ice packs on them, the swelling will start going slowly and gradually. And you will also feel less pain and irritation because of the cooling sensation in that area. We suggest everyone who is suffering from this type of piles to apply ice-packs for 3 or 4 times in a day. Don’t apply the ice pack directly on that area, as the skin there is sensitive, so use it by wrapping in a towel or cloth.

Increase Fiber Intake – If your food is rich in fiber, then you will be able to easily cure the piles and in future also you will be able to prevent the files. One of the reasons for piles is constipation and hard stools also. And when the piles occur, then also it creates a problem in bowel movement. But, if you will increase your fiber intake then you will not likely face constipation or bowel movement problem. There are many fruits which have more fiber content in them, like lentils, guava, oranges, soybeans, whole grains, etc. The fibers help in smooth bowel movement by softening your stool. And this will help in reducing the pain which occurs because of the piles.

Aloe Vera – There are many reasons why one should apply aloe vera as a home remedy for piles. One of the reasons is that it has anti-inflammatory properties and the other reason is that it gives cooling sensation also. But we suggest you apply it first to some other parts of your skin like the skin under your elbows or knees, to check that it suits you or not. However, doctors say that aloe vera, when used in its purest form, will help in the treatment of Piles. By saying purest form, we mean by using the fresh aloe vera gel extracted from its leaves. Apply it on the swollen area, as it helps in reducing the inflammation and itching. Do apply it 3 or 4 times for better results.

Witch Hazel – This is one of the famous home remedies for the treatment of Piles. You can purchase the Witch Hazel from the chemist shop and can apply it on the swollen surface. It not only helps in reducing the swelling but is also said to be very effective for reducing pain and itchiness caused by the piles.

Sitz Bath – Another useful and relief giving home remedy for piles. Even doctors also recommend taking sitz bath for piles. One should take the sitz bath immediately after the bowel movement as it will reduce the pain, itchiness, and inflammation caused during the bowel movement. If you have a bathtub, then take clean lukewarm water in it, there should be no soap, or any other thing added in it. Soak the lower part of your body in that warm water. Be there for around 30 to 40 minutes. Repeat this again and again after every bowel movement to get rid of Piles and its pain.

These home remedies are safe to use for the piles treatment. One more thing I would like to add is to increase your water intake also if you are suffering from any such issue.