Hemorrhoids, or piles, are not pleasant. It can be embarrassing, painful, and irritating. Many people want to find a home remedy for hemorhoids that will quickly end the irritation and pain. These are some home remedies for hemorhoids to stop them from returning.

Sitz bath

This is a small bath that is only a few inches in depth.  It is shallow enough that your hemorhoids can be exposed to warm water, but not too much. The warm, moist heat from a bath is one of many ways to relieve hemorhoid pain. It is also easy to do at-home. Constipation and hard stool are two of the most common causes of hemorhoids.

You can avoid this from happening in the future by eating more high-fiber foods. This is especially true for vegetables and fruits that still have their skin. Psyllium seeds are a great way to get a lot fiber in one go. They are available in all good natural health shops.

What to do?

You should avoid foods low in nutrition and fiber, such as processed and packaged foods. White breads and other soft, overly processed foods are not recommended. Hydration is essential to loosen hard stool and promote good intestinal health. To replace any fluids lost, you should drink at least 2 liters per day.

This is even more important if you sweat a lot or exercise a lot. There are many herbal remedies that can be used to treat hemorhoids. They can reduce inflammation and pain. Aloe vera is a great remedy for hemorhoid pain. It can be purchased in stores ready-to-use or you can cut off the plant and apply the sap to your hemorhoid using a cotton bud. Witch Hazel is another great herbal remedy. It is easy to buy bottles and use it with toilet paper. You can use yarrow to make a strong tea that is not to be consumed, but can be applied to the anus to treat hemorhoids. To apply the tea to the area, dip a cottonbud in the tea.