Other names for Hemorrhoids

Anal swelling
Enlarged anal veins
Piles
Rectal varices

Synopsis of Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in the lower rectum or anus, similar to varicose veins. They are classified as either internal (inside the rectum) or external (under the skin around the anus). Hemorrhoids are common and can result from increased pressure in the pelvic and rectal region, often due to straining during bowel movements, chronic constipation, prolonged sitting, pregnancy, or obesity.

Common symptoms include:

• Pain or discomfort during or after bowel movements

• Itching or irritation in the anal region

• Swelling or lumps near the anus

• Bright red blood on toilet paper or in the stool

• Mucus discharge

• A feeling of incomplete evacuation

Though often mild, hemorrhoids can be persistent and uncomfortable. Severe or thrombosed hemorrhoids may cause intense pain and require medical treatment, including procedures such as rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy, or surgical removal.

When to see a doctor:
If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by significant bleeding, consult a healthcare provider to rule out other rectal or gastrointestinal conditions.

Natural remedies for Hemorrhoids

Increase Fiber Intake: Helps soften stool and reduce straining.

Drink Plenty of Water: Prevents constipation and maintains bowel regularity.

Use Warm Sitz Baths: Soak in warm water for 10–15 minutes to reduce pain and swelling.

Apply Cold Compresses: Helps relieve pain and shrink swollen tissue.

Avoid Straining and Prolonged Sitting: Use the bathroom when the urge arises and don’t delay.

Ingredients

These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Hemorrhoids

Abrus
Acacia
Achyranthes
Aconite
Aerva lanata
Aescin
Agrimonia pilosa
Agrimony
Ajuga
Alchemilla
Allicin
Allium tuberosum
Aloe vera
American Liverleaf
Amor seco
Angelica
anthocyanidins
anthraquinone
Antirrhinum majus
antler
apple
apple cider vinegar
apricot
Ardisia
aster root
avens
bael
Baliospermum
banyan
Barleria
Bassia scoparia
bayleaf
Bergenia
betel
bilberry
bioflavonoids
birch
Black Hellebore
black nightshade
black root
blackberry
blackboard tree
Blepharis
Borassus aethiopum
borassus palm
bran
Brassica
butcher's broom
cabbage
cactus
Caesalpinia crista
capsicum
Carthamus
castor oil
Celosia
chamomile
chard
chestnut
Chinese silkvine
Chondrus
cinquefoil
citrus bioflavonoids
Clerodendrum indicum
coconut oil
colocynth
commiphora
Cucurbita
Cyathula
Cynodon dactylon
dandelion
Dianthus
Diosmin
elephant\'s head
Embelia
escin
fiber
fiber blend (proprietary)
Ficus simplicissima
geranium
gotu kola
green chiretta
hazelnut
horse chestnut
Indian coraltree
Kokilaksha
labrador tea
lemon
lichen
licorice root
little ironweed
Lycopodium
Methylcellulose
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Morinda
Morning glory
Morus
Mountain Pepper
Mucilage
Myrrh
Nettle
Nimbidin
Nymphaea nouchali
Oak
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Onosma bracteatum
oregon grape
Oroxylum indicum
pagoda tree
Papayotin
parsley
paw paw
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
peony
Persimmon
phellodendron amurense
Pluchea
plum fruit
Polygonum
Portulaca
proanthocyanidins
prune
Prunus
psyllium
punarnava
rhubarb
Rosa laevigata
Rosabin
Rubia cordifolia
Ruscogenins
Ruscus
rutin
Rutosides
Sanguisorba
Sarivan
sea salt
seaweed
Shark Liver Oil
shepherd's purse
slippery elm bark
Sumac
Sword Bean
Szechuan lovage
Tamarind
Tannins
Taraxacin
Terminalia
Triphala
Troxerutin
turmeric
Varuna
vitamin C
Wax Gourd
Winter Begonia
Witch Hazel
Yellow Dock
Zinc
Zucchini