Hemroid Symptoms Treatment Relief

Cure Cream Treatments

Hemroid ointments are kind of like band-aids: They make things feel a little better, and can speed along the healing process, but they are no cure. Preparation H, the most ‘famous’ of hemroid ointments, no longer contains the ‘magic’ ingredient that could actually help shrink hemroids (the FDA banned its use – you have to sneak to Canada to get that formula). Hemroid ointments soothe pain, itching and burning – to be sure. But they only treat the symptoms, not the hemroids themselves.

Topical Nitrate Therapy

One clinical problem with topical nitrate therapy is a substantial incidence of headache, particularly at higher drug concentrations. Fortunately, these headaches are often minor and transient. A second potential difficulty is the development of drug tolerance, a problem well documented with nitrate therapy for cardiovascular disease and now also reported during treatment for healing hemroids.

Heal with Touch Creams

Topical applications may heal itching and burning, as well as promote healing. Apply one of the following two to four times a day. • Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is an astringent that may reduce swelling (commercially available as Tuck's pads). • A salve containing comfrey (Symphytum officinale) and/or marigold (Calendula officinalis) soothes and promotes healing. • A poultice made from grated potato is astringent and soothing.

Self Heal Hemroids

Wipe the anal area with a moistened cloth or stream of warm water, instead of dry toilet paper. Cool compresses soaked in water or witch hazel also can help. Speed healing by applying 1% (not .05%) hydrocortisone.