Unfortunately many people suffer from piles, aka hemorrhoids.
This is a very painful experience for many and may also be expensive to treat with the help of a doctor.
It is a myth that home remedies do not meet the quality standards of prescriptions or over the counter items.
Believe it or not there are simple methods that could be employed to heal yourself from this painful medical situation.
What are the remedies for this condition called piles? * Having a soak in the tub with warm water several times per day for a few minutes at a time will help.
* Apply witch hazel to the hemorrhoid and rub for a few minutes with a cotton compress.
* Keep the inflicted area clean and be careful not to irritate the area.
Patting the area with toilet paper after relieving yourself is recommended instead of wiping.
* Water is the miracle cure for many issues.
Drinking water along with other liquid will help to ease the discomfort of passing stool when a hemorrhoid is present.
* Use an ice pack on the hemorrhoid will temporarily discontinue the pain.
Make sure to wrap the ice pack in a cloth so the skin may tolerate the cold safely.
* Believe it or not a basic item like petroleum jelly will help to ease the discomfort of piles and possibly eliminate the disorder.
The treatment of piles may not require surgery if simple methods are incorporated to control the issue from the comfort of your own home.
Surgery means adding on to the pain that is already in progress, the recovery process still involves pain.
Save yourself from the expense of surgery and try natural, easy methods from the comfort of your home.
Many of the remedies work within the following 48 hours.
Keep in mind that all instances will not be resolved naturally but most will.
As everyone is different health wise, surgery may be required for some individuals.