Hemorrhoid Bleed

Internal Hemorrhoids Medicine

Internal hemorrhoids are lumps or masses of tissue inside the anal canal where they primarily cause the symptoms of intermittent bleeding, usually with bowel movements. Sometimes the symptoms of internal hemorrhoids are so mild that you are unaware of their presence especially if they are small. But if you are aware of such internal hemorrhoids, then it is very advisable to use an internal hemorrhoids medicine as soon as possible. Unfortunately, internal hemorrhoids may also protrude outside the anus, where they appear as small, grape-like bunches. When this happens, it can be very painful or itchy. They may even be a leak of fluid or mucus. In some cases you can gently press the prolapsed hemorrhoid back into the anus with your fingertips. Unless there is rectal bleeding, most people with internal hemorrhoids can treat the problem themselves using internal hemorrhoids treatment together with some dietary and lifestyle changes such as:

• Take warm sitz baths or sit in a bowl of plain warm water, especially when the internal hemorrhoids, are uncomfortable 3 or 4 times per day for 15-20 minutes. The water keeps the area clean and the warmth will reduce inflammation and discomfort. Pat dry the rectal area thoroughly but gently after each session.
• Apply a cold compress or ice pack to the anal area, or try a cool cotton pad soaked in witch hazel.
• Another internal hemorrhoids treatment is to apply petroleum jelly or aloe Vera gel to the anal area or use one of several over-the-counter internal hemorrhoids medicines containing lidocaine or hydrocortisone.
• Or use a natural healing product made from essential oils, and specially formulated for pregnant or nursing mothers, and safe to use as an internal hemorrhoids medicine.
• After every bowel movement, keep the anal area clean with a pad soaked in witch hazel, a fragrant-free baby wipe or a special hemorrhoid pad. Always be gentle with no rubbing or scrubbing as the area is very sensitive.

Taking ongoing preventative measures to treat any constipation through a change in diet that includes fruit, vegetables and fiber, plenty of liquids and a change in lifestyle that includes sufficient and regular exercise while avoiding too much standing or sitting. Train yourself to have a regular bowel movement at the same time each day without any straining. Such movement should come naturally and you should not be sitting on the toilet for more than a few minutes. If necessary, take a bulk forming laxative or stool softener as part of your internal hemorrhoids treatment.

If you find your internal hemorrhoid symptoms become more severe or you find that your internal hemorrhoids have prolapsed or filled with a blood clot, then you should see your doctor. There are several internal hemorrhoid treatment options for these more severe symptoms:

• Rubber band ligation where a rubber band is slipped around the base of the internal hemorrhoid to cut off its circulation. Once it has been deprived of its vital blood supply, the banded hemorrhoid withers and falls off.
• Sclerotherapy where an irritating chemical solution is injected directly into the hemorrhoid or the area around it. This solution causes a local reaction that interferes with the blood flow inside the hemorrhoid making it shrink away.
• Coagulation therapies which treatments use electricity, a laser or even infrared light to destroy the hemorrhoids by burning.
• Hemorrhoidectomy which is the painful but effective surgical removal of hemorrhoids.

Unfortunately, after internal hemorrhoids treatment involving removal surgery, most people have a week of painful bowel movements and then another week of improving pain with bowel movements before things clear up.

This is why it is so important to treat those internal hemorrhoids in the early stages while such internal hemorrhoids treatment is straightforward.