Other names for Hemorrhoids

Piles
Rectal varices
Anal swelling
Enlarged anal veins

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

Aloe vera
green chiretta
apple
apricot
berry flavor
betel
bilberry
bio ecolian (proprietary)
blackberry
bovine
rice
butcher's broom
capsaicinoids
chamomile
citrus bioflavonoids
turmeric
dandelion
fiber blend (proprietary)
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
gotu kola
greens blend (proprietary)
cellulose
horse chestnut
horseradish
iron
L-cystine
lemon
licorice root
magnesium
nettle
oregon grape
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
parsley
phellodendron amurense
plum fruit
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
prune
psyllium
rutin
silicon
slippery elm bark
triphala
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin C
seaweed
zinc
tangerine
capsicum
punarnava
commiphora
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
bee pollen
peony
Szechuan lovage
morus
myrrh
morinda
birch
trace minerals
aster root
shepherd's purse
paw paw
Algae
geranium
sea salt
3-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid
Alcohol
Angelica archanglica
Avens
Apple Cider Vinegar
Animal Tissue
Aloe Polysaccharide
Aerva Lanta
Antler
Anthraquinone
Aloe Polysaccharide
Aga
Ardisia
Angelica
Acacia
Allium tuberosum Rottl.
Asparagus racemosus
Agrimony
Allicin
Antirrhinum majus
Amino Acid Chelate
Achyranthes
Abrus
Asoka Tree
Antirrhinin
Alchemilla
Aconite
Ajuga
Algae (unspecified)
Aloe vera
Albumin
Almond Oil
Arisaema cum bile
Albizia (unspecified)
Aerva lanata
Allium (unspecified)
American Liverleaf
Apricot
Aescin
anthocyanidins
African Basil
Agrimonia pilosa
Aloe
Allyl Sulfide
Apple
Apple
Avian (unspecified)
Amaranthus tricolor
Asian Plantain
Argan nut oil
Allium tuberosum
Aloe macroclada
Amor seco
Aster (unspecified)
Bentonite
Belleric myrobalan
Brassica oleracea (unspecified)
Bengal Fig
Bergenia Pacumbis
Baliospermum
Bile acid (unspecified)
Bicarbonate
Blepharis
Boswellia serrata
Brassica
Bayleaf
Burdock
Black garlic
Bran
Beef liver
Blond Psyllium
Barleria
Billygoat plum
Blueberry (unspecified)
Blue-Green Algae
Butter
Bael
Boerhavia diffussa
Bioflavonoids (mixture)
Beet Fiber
Birch (unspecified)
Blue Wiss
Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
Buttermilk
Banyan
Bear Garlic
Bicarbonate (mixed)
Blackberry
Buckthorn
Bioflavonoids
Bicarbonate (unspecified)
Berries (unspecified)
Black Nightshade
Borassus Palm
Brassica (unspecified)
Borassus aethiopum
Birch
Black root
Black Walnut
Bruteridine
Bovine (not specified)
Butcher's Broom
Buckthorn (unspecified)
Bovine (unspecified)
Beef liver
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Balsam pear
Bergenia
Barley Bran
Chinese Silkvine
Cellulose Gel
Coral
Cucurbita
Calcium Magnesium Citrate
Cellulose
coconut oil
Castor oil derivative (unspecified)
Cactus
Calcium Ascorbate
Common Plantain
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Corn Bran
Cereal grass
Commiphora (unspecified)
Calcium
Calcium
Cabbage palm (not specifed)
Chard
Cayenne
Cereal (unspecified)
Chinese peony
Chinese Sumac
carotenoids
Cupric ascorbate
Cabbage
Cellulose
Chymotrypsin
Chestnut
Cellulose
Cynodon dactylon
Castor Oil
Carthamus
Canadian Goldenrod
Colocynth
citrus spp.
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Chinese Cabbage
Chondrus
Dianthus
Diosmin
Diatomite
Dioscorea oppositifolia
Diosmin
Dodder
Dwarf Bilberry
Ellagic Acid
Enzyme (unspecified)
Earthworm
Ester derivatives (unspecified)
European Barberry
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Elephant's Head
Escin
Embelia
European Golden Rod
Esein
Elastase
Fiber Blend
Flax
Flax Fiber
Flavanol (mixture)
Fiber
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Flowering quince
Ficus simplicissima
Flaxseed
Fiber (unspecified)
Fructo-Oligosaccharides
fibroblast growth factor
Fruit Blend
Fritillary (unspecified)
Flavonones (unspecified)
Guggullipid resin
Glycoside
Galium
Glyceride (unspecified)
Gooseberry
Horn
Hesperidin methylchalcone
Hydroxyanthracene derivative
Honduran Sarsaparilla
Holy Basil Herb
Honey
Hellebore
Hazelnut
Hyacinth bean
Hesperidin methyl chalcone
Horse Chestnut
Himalaya Berry
Irish Moss
Indian Rhubarb (herb powder)
Indian Gooseberry
Indian Coraltree
Indian mallow
Indian Rhubarb
Javanese Turmeric
Juniper
Jalapa (unspecified)
Jamaican Sarsaparilla
Korean Angelica
Kokilaksha
Lindera aggregata
Lichen
Luo San
Liver
Lycopodium
Labrador Tea
Little ironweed
Lipids
methylcellulose
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Mountain Pepper
mineral (unspecified)
Mineral Water
Magnesium ascorbate
Malt (Barley)
Mucilage
Mandarin
Metal Salt
Molluscs
Myrrh
Magnesium
Morning Glory
Mother of Pearl
Northern Prickly Ash
Nettle (mixed)
Nymphaea nouchali
Nettle (unspecified)
Niacin ascorbate
Nimbidin
Noni fiber
Oak
Oligosaccharide (unspecified)
Oroxylum indicum
Oat Fiber
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Oligosaccharide
Onosma bracteatum
Ox
Pear
pyridoxine-alpha-ketoglutarate (PAK)
Psyllium fiber
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
P. nigraclens
Peach
Psyllium (not specified)
Pumpkin
Pagoda Tree
Pluchea
Potato
Panax Pseudoginseng
Prunus
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Phosphate ascorbate
Proanthocyanidins
Plum fiber
Protein (vegetable)
Psyllium (unspecified)
Pollen
Pectin-Cellulose
Proteolytic Enzymes (Proteases)
portulaca
Prickly Ash (Unspecified)
Pineapple
Persimmon
Porcine (unspecified)
Parsley
Papayotin
pyridoxine-alpha-ketoglutarate (PAK)
Polygonum
Peony (unspecified)
Pearl
Pig
Prickly Ash Bark
Polyphenols (mixed)
Phodymprhenia pertusa
Peptides
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
Rhemannia
Raspberry (various)
Red Horse Chestnut
Rosabin
Ruscogenin
Ruscus
Ruscogenins
Rosa laevigata
Rutosides
Rhubarb (unspecified)
Rhubarb
Sichuan Pagoda Tree
Sennoside
Shark Liver Oil
Sarsaparilla
Serrapeptase
Sodium Bicarbonate
Salt (sea)
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Sanguisorba
Saccharomyces cerevisiae peptides
Soy Fiber
Sarivan
Sea vegetable (unspecified)
Sea Buckthorn
Seaweed (unspecified)
Squash (unspecified)
Squash
Sage
Serratiopeptidase
Sarsaparilla (mixed)
Sumac
Sodium Bicarbonate
Silicon
Spinach
Shepherd's Purse
Styrax balsam
Scurfy Pea
Sword Bean
Sulfur compounds (unspecified)
Terminalia
Tannins
Tree Turmeric
Taraxacin
Troxerutin
Turmeric
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Tannin
Tea Polyphenol
Tamarind
Thymus satureioides
Tall Kale
Vitamin E (unspecified)
Vitamin E (natural tocopherols)
Vitamin E (tocopherol ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol succinate)
Vitamin B5 (unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate)
Vitamin E (delta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)
Vitamin C (not specified)
Varuna
Vitamin B1 (fursultiamine)
Vitamin C (ascorbic palmitate)
Vitamin E (mixied tocopherols and tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (unspecified tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)
Viramin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (mixed alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols/tocopherols)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5-phosphate)
Vitamin E (not specified)
Vitamin E (vitamin E acetate)
Vitamin B6 (unspecified)
Vitamin K (unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (gamma unspecified)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (delta-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (tocofersolan)
Wheat Bran
Wax Gourd
White thyme
Witch Hazel
White Peony
Wasabia japonica
Western Mugwort
White Nettle
Wheat Bran
Winter Begonia
Yellow Dock
Zucchini
Zinc osporotate