Hemorrhoids Treatments

Treatments for Hemorrhoids

The following treatments are listed for Hemorrhoids in our knowledge base:

• Watchful waiting - in many cases, hemorrhoids resolve within a few days.
• Warm baths
• Sitz baths
• Ice packs
• Reduce constipation - see treatment of constipation; hemorrhoids often ease if constipation is relieved.
• Medications
  • Topical creams
  • Suppositories
  • Local anesthetics
  • Topical decongestants
  • Topical corticosteroids
• Surgeries
  • Injections into the hemorrhoid vein
  • Rubber band ligation
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Laser coagulation
  • Infrared photo coagulation
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
• Lifestyle changes
  • Regular exercise
  • Healthy diet
  • High-fiber diet
  • Water - to avoid constipations
  • Avoid constipation - see prevention of constipation
  • Avoid lengthy sitting periods

Alternative Treatments for Hemorrhoids

Alternative treatments, home remedies, other other complementary therapies that have been listed as possibly helpful for Hemorrhoids in various sources may include:

• Butcher's broom
• Vitamin E
• Aloe
• Bioflavonoids
• Glycosaminoglycans
• Hydrotherapy
• Psyllium
• High-fiber, low-fat diet
• Hydration
• Avoid caffeine
• Avoid alcohol
• Avoid spicy food
• Epsom salt bath
• Warm water sitz bath
• Warm tea bag compress
• Ice pack
• Witch hazel compress
• Petroleum jelly
• Wheatgerm oil
• Comfrey root salve
• Marigold salve
• Grated potato salve
• Rest
• Lose weight
• Vitamin A and D ointment
• Doughnut-shaped pillow
• Rinse anal area with water, not toilet paper
• Collinsonia (stoneroot)
• Reduce sodium intake
• Aloe vera juice
• Aloe vera gel (for consumption) with pinch of ginger
• Carrot and cilantro juice
• Cranberry and pomegranate juice
• Coconut oil-topical
• Turmeric and ghee-topical
• Neem oil-topical
• Triphala tea or supplement
• Triphala guggulu
• Guduchi, neem and kama dudha Ayurvedic herbal remedy
• Ayurvedic dietary changes
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. aspirin or ibuprofen)
• Regular bathroom habit
• Sit on cold pack
• Tofu with sugar
• Chinese white and black fungus with dates
• Water chestnuts and brown sugar
• Acupressure
• Acupuncture
• Qigong mind-body exercise
• Ma Ying Long Chinese ointment
• Di Yu Huai Jiao Wan Chinese herb
• Squat instead of sit on the toilet while voiding

Drugs and Medications used to treat Hemorrhoids:

Some of the drugs and medications used in the treatment of Hemorrhoids may include:

• Benzocaine
• Americaine Hemorrhoidal
• Cylex
• Dibucaine
• Nupercainal
• Lidocaine and Hydrocortisone
• AnaMantle HC
• Phenol
• Cepastat
• Cepastat Extra Strength
• Chloraseptic Gargle
• Chloraspetic Mouth Pain Spray
• Chloraseptic Rinse
• Chloraseptic Spray
• Chloraspetic Spray for Kids
• Pain-A-Lay
• Ulcerease
• P & S Liquid Phenol
• Witch Hazel
• Tucks
• Preparation H Cleansing Pads
• Fluocortolone
• Ultraproct

Latest treatments for Hemorrhoids

The following medications/drugs/procedures are some of the latest treatments for Hemorrhoids:

• Hot sitz
• Stool softeners
• Bulk forming laxatives
• Excise thrombosed external
• NSAIDs
• Acetsminophen
• Manually reduce
• Docusate sodium
• ELA-max
• Psyllium seeds

Treatment Notes

Only your doctor can advise whether any of these treatments are appropriate for your specific medical situation. Always discuss all treatment options with your doctor before making a decision, including whether to start or discontinue any treatment plan.

Conditions listing medical symptoms: Hemorrhoids:

The following list of conditions have 'Hemorrhoids' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Conditions listing medical complications: Hemorrhoids:

The following list of medical conditions have 'Hemorrhoids' or similar listed as a medical complication in our database.

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