I have an internal hemroid & no health ins. What can I use?

Question

It protrudes, unless I push it back in(painful). I think I need surgery, & bowel movements are excruciating, because it bleeds! I've been eating oatmeal, fruits, &vegies. I've not been eating peanuts & stuff like that. I also bought aloe vera gel, prep h ointment, & medicated wipes. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Increase fiber by eating lots of fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.
Drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Fluid is important in preventing the constipation associated with hemorrhoids.

Breathe normally when lifting weights or heavy objects, or during a bowel movement. Holding your breath increases pressure in the abdomen.

Make sure your diet contains plenty of citrus fruits, berries, cherries, and onions. Not only are they good sources of fiber, but they contain flavonoids, which may help strengthen the veins.

A poultice made from elderberry soothes swollen veins and may relieve hemorrhoid pain. Grind up a small amount of the herb and mix it with enough warm water to make a paste. Spread the paste between two or three layers of gauze. Place the poultice against the anal opening and leave it in place for a few hours.

Use moistened toilet tissue or special wipes to clean after a bowel movement. Hemorrhoids can be the result of overzealous cleaning of the anal area, which inflames the veins. Good but gentle hygiene is important.

Try the following supplements -

Vitamin C/Flavonoids
Dosage: 1,000 mg vitamin C and 500 mg flavonoids 3 times a day.
Comments: Reduce vitamin C dose if diarrhea develops.

Butcher's Broom
Dosage: 150 mg 3 times a day.
Comments: Standardized to contain 9%-11% ruscogenin.

Zinc/Copper
Dosage: 30 mg zinc and 2 mg copper a day.
Comments: Add copper only when using zinc longer than 1 month.

Psyllium
Dosage: 1 tbsp. powder dissolved in water or juice a day.
Comments: Be sure to drink extra water throughout the day.

Flaxseeds
Dosage: 1 tbsp. ground flaxseeds in large glass of water each day.
Comments: Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

St. John's Wort Ointment
Dosage: Apply ointment 3 or 4 times a day, as needed.
Comments: Very beneficial when used after a bowel movement.

Answer 2

You really need to go see a Dr. Every state has free or low cost health services, all you need to do is contact them.

As a massage therapist this is a trick they taught us in pathology to give to our clients with hemorrhoids.

Do a shoulder stand(lie on your back and roll your legs straight up in the air...like a hand or headstand only on your shoulders) and then do keigel exercises(flexing and releasing of your rectal, vaginal and abdominal muscles). Do that for 5-10 mins a couple of times a day and it will sometimes help pull the hemorrhoid back in.

I would warn you about "pushing in back in" aside from being painful it can be dangerous potentially causing infection. If you don't know a hemorrhoid is a vein(similar to a varicose vein) when it protrudes outside the body it is called a prolapsed hemorrhoid. and by pushing it to much it could potentially burst the vein causing severe bleeding.

Anyway I hope that helps, and I hope that you start feeling better soon

Answer 3

Preparation. H is about the only thing I know that works. But not over night. Takes a while and you have to apply it after each B.M. Usually takes a week or two.

If that doesn't take care of the problem then you are going to need surgery.

I hope you realize it can also be a symptom of a more serious problem like rectal cancer, or rectal fistula.which will need medical attention. In which case public hospitals are required by law to treat you if you go to the emergency room, insurance or no insurance.

Answer 4

Have you ever tried natural remedies? Usually drop a small flesh part of Aleo Vera plants was applied my food while cooking them. After a while the symptoms were gone (then again, I didn't know until my mother told me). This may sound weird, but I'm going to as my mother later on about this. She worked in a doctors office for 20 years overseeing sometimes patients and multiple medical files, and she can usually find the cause.

Answer 5

Ice - I know sounds crazy but it works. Take a small piece of ice (about the size of your finger) and insert it. The ice reduces the swelling and rinses the irritated tissues at the same time. I used this after childbirth and never needed surgery - my Dr was impressed at how well such a simple remedy worked. You repeat the treatment as needed about every 30-40 minutes.

Answer 6

A temporary solution is to rub vitamin E oil on it (yes, the stuff from the capsule) It really works. However, you really sound like you need to get that cauterized. The colon& rectal doc can do it in his office in 5-10 minutes with a laser (you don't even necessarily need surgery) and you will be free from dealing with that again. I know it sucks not to have insurance.

Answer 7

if it is protruding,you probably need surgery.in australia you can buy special toilet tissues which are soaked in medication,dont wipe with toilet paper,gently dab the area.eat high fibre food.salt bath after having bowels open may help.give it a go.dont be embarrased talk to your local chemist for some suggestions

Answer 8

hemroids come and go on its own, you need tylenol for the pain! taking a shower or bath is even better to help you out and when your done you could try and sit on a hot magic bag take care it will be gone soon

Answer 9

Use a inflated circle cushion to sit on.Because if none of what u are useing works then that is your last resort until u can have surgery.Good luck

Answer 10

Sorry you need a doc.
All states have a free/sliding scale program for uninsured. Call your local health department and ask. Don't put it off- not worth it.