Things You'll Need:
- Hot water
- Medicated pads (optional)
- Plenty of drinking water
- Fiber rich foods
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Step 1
Begin preventative treatments right away because when these hemorrhoids go away you don't want to develop new ones.
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Step 2
Hemmorhoids can be prevented by getting adequate amounts of vitamin A in the diet, which can be found in carrot juice, and nutritional supplements.
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Step 3
Drinking plenty of water and getting more fiber in the diet through dark green leafy vegetables makes the stool softer and helps relieve constipation.
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Step 1
A hot sitz bath helps; sit in a few inches of warm water in the bathtub for 15 minutes. Be sure to dry the skin around the anus thoroughly so that the skin isn’t damaged from the moisture.
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Step 2
If soaking in a tub several times a day isn't an option, a hot compress can be effective, too.
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Step 3
Over the counter topical creams can help relieve the pain from a hemmorhoid.
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Step 4
Applying counter-pressure during a bowel movement can help protect the skin. Use a medicated pad or even just a piece of toilet tissue
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Step 5
Applying a layer of petroleum gel to the affected area can also protect the open would from injury during a bowel movement.
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Step 6
In cultures where people squat for bowel movements, hemorrhoids aren’t common. You can squat for bowel movements by placing your feet on the sides of the toilet seat. Watch your balance.
