Top 4 Natural Remedies to Treat Hemorrhoids (Piles): Effective Relief

Introduction

Piles, also known as Hemorrhoids, are a common condition today. It is a condition in which veins in and around the anus and rectum get swollen and prolapsed. It is not a disease, hemorrhoids are a symptom of the disease, which is often triggered by wrong eating habits, unhealthy lifestyles, and constipation. Regular use of refined flour (maida), white bread, and tinned food causes constipation and, if neglected, develops into hemorrhoids.

Chronic constipation weakens the membrane of the intestine and causes heaviness in the region of the anus and causes difficulty and pain to pass stool. The impure blood collects in the veins ending in the anus and creates Hemorrhoids. There are two types of Hemorrhoids or Piles:

External & Internal Hemorrhoids

• External Hemorrhoids -They lie within the anus and are often uncomfortable.
• Internal Hemorrhoids – They lie far enough inside the rectum.

Bleeding & Non- Bleeding Hemorrhoids

• Bleeding Hemorrhoids – In this condition, bleeding occurs on defecating, and there is the discharge of dark blood. In some cases, veins burst and start bleeding.
• Non-Bleeding Hemorrhoids – In this condition, there is no bleeding that occurs, but the skin tag prolapses and protrudes outside the anal sphincter or remains inside the rectum.

Causes

The main and basic cause of Piles is constipation which is due to low intake of fiber diet and fluid. Constipation contributes to piles in two ways; it promotes straining on the toilet, and it also aggravates it by producing hard stool that further irritates the swollen veins.

There are some other factors:

• Mental Stress.
• Pregnancy.
• Chronic Diarrhea.
• Standing & Sitting for a long time.
• Strenuous Work.
• Obesity.

Symptoms

Feels pain when passing stools and slight bleeding in case of internal piles. There is also a problem while sitting due to itching.

Some major symptoms are:

• Bright red blood after a bowel movement.
• Itchiness around the anus.
• Feels pain while defecating
• General weakness
• Anemia

4 Natural Remedies to Treat Hemorrhoids (Piles)

To cure Hemorrhoids, first, we need to remove constipation because it is the main remedy for piles. The congestion caused by constipation ultimately results in piles. There are 4 methods that remove constipation and improve the body’s condition.

Treatment by Food

When suffering from piles, and the intestines become weak, it is important to consume foods that not only relieve constipation but also soften the stool and reduce pain during bowel movements. A high-fiber and alkaline diet is particularly beneficial in this condition.

The food should be added to the diet:

Fruits

• Ripe Papaya
• Ripe Banana
• Ripe Bael Fruit
• Musk Melon
• Apple
• Pear

Vegetables

• Spinach
• Luffa Gourd
• Cabbage
• Radish
• Sesapadula
• Ficus Glomerate

Dry Fruits

• Resins
• Dried Figs
• Big Dried Grapes

Treatment by Ayurveda

There are some Ayurvedic herbs that help treat constipation, give relief from piles, and are also beneficial in bowel movement.

Cobra saffron – Taking Cobra saffron with butter and sugar helps to treat bleeding piles.

Psyllium husk – It contains high mucilage that not only cures constipation but also softens the stool.

Tinospora cordifolia – Take 2 grams of Tinospora Cordifolia stem powder and mix it with unsalted butter. Taking this mixture after the meal helps to treat hemorrhoids.

Triphala – It can help improve digestion and promote regular bowel movements. Take 1 tsp of normal water after a meal at night.

Treatment by Naturopathy

It can help to give relief from bleeding and constipation which is helpful in piles.

Fasting – Observe fasting thrice a week and during fasting take orange juice and lemon water.

Hip Bath – Give hot and cold hip baths to the Hemorrhoids.

Foot Bath – Take a hot water foot bath.

Ice Fomentation – Give ice fomentation to the anus.

Treatment by Yoga Asanas

It is important to clean the entire body to get rid of Hemorrhoids, which is why it is important to do some Yoga asanas daily that are beneficial for general health and Hemorrhoids.

Shoulder Stand Pose (Sarvangasana) – It improves blood flow to the digestive organs and helps with metabolism and digestion.

Fish Pose (Matsyasana) – This pose opens the chest and throat, it improves respiratory function and blood circulation

Yoga Pose (Yoga Mudra) – It massages the abdominal organs and promotes digestion.

Root Lock (Mool Bandh) – It supports gut health.

Seated Forward Bend (Pashchimottasana) – It compresses the abdomen which helps to improve digestion and relieve constipation.

Things to Avoid

Avoid these foods until you fully recover from the piles.

• Jaggery
• Meat
• Alcohol
• Mango
• Pickles