In order to understand why these simple home remedies can help, we need to look first at the possible causes of the hemorrhoids.
Some of the known contributing factors are pregnancy, straining when emptying the bowels, obesity, chronic constipation. Ironically, frequent diarrhea is also known to contribute.
Hemorrhoids can be either internal or external and are most common in people over 40 as well as pregnant women. It’s said that over half of the population over the age of fifty has them.
With that introduction, let’s now look at the simple home remedies. While they are not a substitute for a proper medical advice, they are based in common sense and are more than likely to bring relief.
1. Get more fiber in your diet.
This can be accomplished by eating more fresh fruit, rolled oats, oat bran, whole grains and other foods high in fiber.
2. Get regular.
Avoiding constipation by regular visits to the toilet is usually a big help. Not only will it help relieve the discomfort associated with hemorrhoids, but it will also put less strain on the affected areas, allowing the body to repair some of the damage.
One way...