In most cases, external hemorrhoids disappear on their own, without requiring any specific treatment. However, to alleviate the symptoms, one can make seat baths of 15 to 20 minutes with warm water and witch hazel or onion, as they have astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.
However, in cases where hemorrhoids are present for a long time, it may be necessary to use an ointment prescribed by a doctor or pharmacist, such as Nebacetin or Proctan, in addition to eating more fiber and drinking more water. In some cases surgery may even be needed to remove hemorrhoids.
Watch the video below and learn about the best home remedies that help heal hemorrhoids:
What are external hemorrhoids and their symptoms
External hemorrhoids are dilated veins that pass through the anus usually due to intense exertion during bowel movements, or chronic constipation, which cause symptoms such as:
- Pain in the anal area that worsens when you evacuate and sit;
- Itching in the anus region;
- Palpation of one or more nodules or paps in the anal region.
Most of the time, external hemorrhoids also bleed due to trauma to the vein, passing stool or cleaning the area with toilet paper. In this case, the best thing to do is to wash the area whenever you evacuate, with soap and water, to reduce the symptoms and thus reach the cure more quickly.
See more about what should be the treatment for external hemorrhoids.
How is the treatment done?
The treatment for external hemorrhoids should be indicated by the proctologist and is usually done with ointments for external hemorrhoids with analgesic and anti-inflammatory action, such as Nebacetin or Proctan, which can be bought in pharmacies or drugstores, as well as analgesic and anti- inflammatory drugs to relieve pain and inflammation, and with sitting baths with warm water for 15 to 20 minutes to decrease pain. See a complete list of hemorrhoid remedies.
In addition, some precautions such as avoiding toilet paper or not making efforts, especially when evacuating are also important in the treatment of hemorrhoids.
However, in more severe cases surgery may be indicated to permanently remove hemorrhoids. See how surgery is done to remove uncut hemorrhoids.
When to go to the doctor
Usually it is not necessary to consult the doctor when hemorrhoids are suspected, but if you are bleeding excessively or if the hemorrhoid takes more than 1 week to disappear, you can consult a proctologist to start treatment with ointments, for example.
What Causes External Hemorrhoids
A common cause of external hemorrhoids is pregnancy, but they can also result from overexertion in bowel movements, chronic constipation, infections in the region of the anus or po remain seated for long periods. In addition, the greater the age, the greater the chances of its appearance.
See in the video below the correct position of sitting to facilitate the exit of the stool, diminished the pain in going to go in the bathroom.
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