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Hemorrhoid Relief: Top Home Remedies and Causes Explained

| Modified on Nov 17, 2024
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Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids are common, often causing discomfort due to swollen veins in the rectum and anus. They result from various factors, including straining during bowel movements, constipation, and sometimes parasitic infections. While medical treatments exist, many find relief in natural remedies.

Popular Natural Remedies for Hemorrhoids

Below are home remedies that Earth Clinic readers have found effective:

  • Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV): Known for softening stools. Use topically or internally.
  • Rutin: A bioflavonoid supplement is taken twice daily.
  • Black Peppercorns: Used topically for pain and inflammation.
  • Castor Oil: A soothing oil applied topically.
  • Coconut Oil: Beneficial for pain and inflammation, used internally or externally.
  • Garlic Suppository: Applied once or twice daily.
  • Witch Hazel: An astringent herb available in cleansing pads.
  • Cayenne Pepper: Taken as capsules or tea for circulation and inflammation.
  • Sitz Baths: Add chamomile, comfrey tea, apple cider vinegar, witch hazel, or Epsom salt.
  • Ice Packs: Reduce inflammation, apply for up to ten minutes, repeat as needed.

Supplements for Hemorrhoid Relief

  • Vitamin B6: An affordable supplement.
  • Probiotics: Found in foods like yogurt or as supplements.

Lifestyle Changes for Hemorrhoid Prevention

  • Elevate legs while using the toilet.
  • Incorporate daily exercise, like walking or mini-trampoline use.

The Parasite-Hemorrhoid Connection

Parasites, such as Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, Cryptosporidium, and Ascaris lumbricoides, can lead to gastrointestinal inflammation and hemorrhoids.

Addressing Root Causes

  • Hemorrhoids from Constipation: Increase fiber intake and hydration.
  • Hemorrhoids from Diarrhea: Avoid apple cider vinegar; try coconut oil instead.
  • Hemorrhoids from Prolonged Sitting: Improve circulation with activities like stair climbing.
  • Hemorrhoids from Childbirth: Use comfrey or lavender essential oil for healing.

Conclusion

Addressing the root cause of hemorrhoids is crucial. Consult a healthcare professional for severe symptoms and explore these home remedies for relief.

Share Your Experience

Please continue reading our extensive table of contents list of natural remedies for hemorrhoids submitted by our readers since 1999 and let us know which one helped you!

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The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Avocado Seed

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Posted by The Haitian (New York, New York USA) on 02/05/2009
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Avocado seed for Hemorrhoids: grate an avocado seed. pour in some filtered water. strain. add some honey for taste and drink throughout the day and your hemorrhoids are gone. It worked for me. I learned this from somebody who had to wait for surgery while his surgeon was recuperating from an illness. By the time his surgeon return there was no need to go under the knife. People from Haiti should know about this.

Calendula and Goldenseal Tea

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Posted by Helen (Michigan) on 09/20/2024
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After some loose stools, I had a particular bad case of hemorrhoids. I have bleeding hemorrhoids before, and I healed it with hygiene and witch hazel. This time it came back, and witch hazel did not help. Tried castor oil and mouth wash, did not help either. I then put h2o2 on first then put gel from fresh aloe leave to sooth. It helped but it still bothered me though significantly less. I then made a tea out of golden seal root powder and dabbed it on. It helped but not completely. I then made a tea out of dried calendula flower and added it to the golden seal tea, so each portion is about half and half. I dabbed on the mixture. I could feel it made a real difference. I continued this tea mixture every time after a bowel movement. After a couple of days, I could not feel it anymore. Also, don't sit right the hemorrhoid spot. Elevating your bottom a bit, whether by tilting it left or right by lifting up your thigh or sitting on donut shape cushion, so that area is not touching anything. Hygiene is another must. Put some water on toilet paper and damp wipe until no spot after each bowel movement. Among all of the remedies I tried, the mixture of golden seal root and calendula flower tea worked the best.

Ozonated Oil

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Posted by Jen (MO) on 09/06/2024
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Been suffering from non stop hemorrhoids for well over a decade. Enemas of all sorts never helped, they seem to make it worse sometimes. Tried ozone olive oil suppositories for vaginal or rectal use, I use promolife kind or made at home using purchased suppository molds, three placed at night, placed very shallow, not deep, push suppository in and don't insert finger into anus, left in overnight, wear some sort of padding for absorbing any leakage, did this nightly for about a week, then one day as I was sitting doing my normal straining, was normally expecting usual hemorrhoid to pop out, and noticed that all traces of hemorrhoids are completely gone for the first time in many many many years.

Witch Hazel for Hemorrhoids

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Posted by sparkleheart (Canada) on 08/24/2024
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I sat on a frozen cement step in the dead of winter and my mother told me I was going to get 'piles'. I didn't even know what she was talking about. Well unfortunately about a week later I did!!

I lived with this problem for a while until trying witch hazel. I mixed it with zinc oxide powder from the health food store which is another popular natural remedy and it worked! I would apply once or twice a day for 2-3 days and it would be pretty much entirely gone. It kept coming back however which was frustrating.

However it is almost completely gone now, rarely I have a few small symptoms but barely noticeable. I think that may be due to now taking magnesium oxide daily. I now have zero constipation whatsoever and no straining. I also use a stool to put my feet on. So those are the things that worked for me, best of luck to everyone!


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