Relieving symptoms
There are a number of treatments that aim to relieve the symptoms of piles. They do not cure piles.
Regular warm baths may relieve irritation.1
Ice packs may help reduce swelling, but do not apply ice directly to your skin.2,5
Soothing creams may ease symptoms such as discomfort and itchiness.5 These often contain agents such as bismuth subgallate and zinc oxide.1,6 These are available over-the-counter from pharmacies.
Creams, such as lignocaine (lidocaine), contain a local anaesthetic to provide short-term relief from any discomfort.6 These products should only be used for a few days. They are not recommended for long-term use or for children.1,6 Ask your pharmacist for advice.
Products containing corticosteroids, such as Anugesic-HC and Proctosedyl, may reduce inflammation and pain. They should only be used for up to seven days as they may be harmful if used long-term.1,6
Treatment
To encourage piles to clear up, it's important to avoid constipation. If you have regular bowel movements and avoid straining, stools will pass easily and will not put pressure on the blood vessels in the anal area. The piles will then eventually go away without treatment after about six weeks.1
Eating plenty of fibre-rich foods such as fruit, vegetables and wholegrain cereals (eg brown rice, wholemeal bread and wholemeal pasta), and drinking plenty of fluids, especially water, should keep bowel movements soft.
It may help to take a fibre supplement such as ispaghula husk (eg Fybogel) or mild laxatives such as lactulose solution (eg Regulose), which soften bowel motions. Do not use strong laxatives, such as the stimulant laxative senna, on a routine basis unless your doctor advises you to because long-term use can be harmful.6
If these self-help measures do not work, you may need to be treated in a hospital with the following procedures.
Non-surgical treatments
Banding
Banding is a common treatment for second and third-degree piles.5 It can also be used for first-degree piles that have not cleared up with self-help treatment.5,7
An elastic band is placed at the base of the pile so the blood supply to the pile is reduced. The pile then shrinks and drops off after a few days. The pile is passed with a stool and the bands fall off with time.
Up to three piles can be treated during each procedure. It is generally successful but if it fails you can have further banding treatment.5,7
2006-09-19 14:20:17
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answered by Anonymous
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I had painful piles when I was in India till the age of 23.
In Us that problem was cured without any medicine.
I think constipation is cause of it.
Change your food habit so it is less spicy.
Drink more water so stool have chance to soften.
Drink milk. I know I used to drink alot of milk when I came to US.
Eat at regular time, everyday. Walk more .
do not be a couch potato.
2006-09-19 14:34:01
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answered by cookiedada 3
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Some people have had success with taking rutin or grape seed extract. Also optimize your diet and eat plenty of fiber. A multi vitamin and mineral pill daily will help. Try to get more exercise to improve your circulation. Keep your anal area scrupulously clean. I use lots of Vitamin A&D ointment before and after BMs and clean myself with the wet baby wipe tissues. The wipes with vitamin E and aloe are the best!
2006-09-19 14:45:42
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answered by Mad Roy 6
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Aortic Glycosaminoglycans, nutrition C with bioflavinoids, Rutin, Pycnogenols, Grape Seed Extract, Butchers broom, and Horse Chestnut extract all are reputed to assist verify hemorrhoids. a sturdy healthy nutrition plan that removes subtle meals is quite efficient. a typical application of well-being merchandising workout is regularly adequate to alleviate this concern. sturdy success!
2016-10-01 04:02:09
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answered by ? 4
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A STUDY OF YOUR CASE IS REQUIRED TO PRESCRIBE A MEDICINE. BUT IF YOU HAVE IRRITATION OR NOT HAVING SATISFACTION IN MOTION, BLOOD IS COMING OUT, ANEMIA,
DUE TO BLOOD LOSE, THEN THE FOLLOWING REMEDIES MAY HELP.
ANY HOW YOUR DIETS ARE TO BE CONTROLLED. YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE ANY SPICY ITEMS IN YOUR MENU. ADD
GREEN BANANA, AFTER YOUR DINNER. IF YOU HAVE CONSTIPATION, TAKE ONE TO TWO SPOON LIQUID DRINKABLE PARAFIN IN LITTLE WARM MILK BEFORE GOING TO BED. HALF AND HOUR LATE OF YOUR DINNER YOU MAY TAKE HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY OF NITRIC ACID-30
FOR THREE DAYS. IF YOU BLEED, THEN YOU MAY TAKE
ANOTHER HOMEOPATHY MEDICINE, HEMAMELIS-12 4 TIMES
DAILY FOR 3 WEEKS AND CONTINUE WITH HEMAMELIS-200
THREE TIMES FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS.
THE ABOVE REMEDY IS FOUND REALLY GOOD AND SATISFACTORY FOR BLEEDING PILES.
2006-09-19 16:12:25
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answered by Krishna P 3
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Get some rubber dog pooh and eat it. The next time you fart you should hear a noise. Listen to that noise as it will be your own voice. Its telling you to get a donut and eat it with a can of worms. Thus you were correct in saying Aristole wore a french wig.
2006-09-19 14:13:21
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answered by Anonymous
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Sitz bath.
2006-09-19 14:11:46
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answered by Jay 6
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first you need a piledriver?? quit sitting on cold concrete!!
2006-09-19 14:16:58
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answered by richard c 4
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nope....2 points good
2006-09-19 14:11:04
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answered by Slappin 3
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