Hemorrhoids. Something we have all heard about but maybe haven’t had to experience yet. Hemorrhoids can prove to be one of the more painful occurrences in your life, so if you have had them and are susceptible to flare-ups, we have a few self-help tips you can do at home to help.

1. Up Your Fiber Intake

The first thing to consider doing when facing a hemorrhoid flare-up is to up your dietary fiber. Foods that help with hemorrhoids include whole grains, broccoli, bell peppers, celery, legumes, and root vegetables.

If you aren’t getting your daily fiber from your diet, you may also consider a fiber supplement. You should get at least 20 to 30 grams of fiber per day.

2. Don’t Wait

If you feel the urge to use the bathroom, you shouldn’t wait. When you put off a bowel movement, it can worsen constipation, which can greatly aggravate hemorrhoids.

3. Try Elevation

When using the bathroom, try elevating your feet with a step stool. When you do this when sitting on the toilet, it changes the rectum’s position and makes it easier to pass stool.

4. Use Topical Treatments

You can use topical treatments for some relief when experiencing pain and discomfort during a flare-up. An over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream or a suppository with hydrocortisone and witch hazel pads are all good choices.

5. Ice Packs

If you have external hemorrhoids, you can use an ice pack on the area for some quick relief. The ice also helps shrink the blood vessels that are causing the hemorrhoids. Ice packs can be used for hemorrhoid flare-ups 15 to 20 minutes a time as often as needed for pain relief.

6. Soak In A Hemorrhoid Sitz Bath

One of the best things you can do to deal with the pain and discomfort of a hemorrhoid flare-up is regularly soaking in a warm bath or a hemorrhoid sitz bath.

A sitz bath promotes healing. You can use your sitz bath two to three times a day for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. It helps improve blood flow to the area and relaxes the anal sphincter.

The Soothic Sitz Bath for Hemorrhoids fits nicely over the toilet seat, making it easy and convenient to use. Adding magnesium sitz bath soak to your hemorrhoid sitz bath is another great way to help soothe your most sensitive areas. It can also be used to relieve any itchy, burning feelings you may be experiencing as a result of the hemorrhoids as well.

 

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