Hemorrhoids are dilated veins in the anus, which usually become inflamed, causing pain and discomfort, especially when having a bowel movement and sitting. Most hemorrhoids usually go away with home measures like sitz baths. However, analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen, for example, may also be needed to help relieve pain and […]
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Hemorrhoids are dilated and inflamed veins in the anus region, which can cause symptoms such as itching, anal pain, difficulty in evacuating and the presence of blood in the stool. Normally, hemorrhoids are related to factors such as a diet poor in fiber, constipation, excessive straining when having a bowel movement, obesity or pregnancy and […]
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External hemorrhoids are dilated veins that exit the anus, causing anal pain, itching, bleeding during bowel movements and the presence of a small lump in the anus. External hemorrhoids occur mainly due to excessive force to evacuate, being common in people who suffer from chronic constipation. However, they can also be caused by standing for […]
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Some hemorrhoid medicines, such as diosmin and hesperidin, horse chestnut, ibuprofen or fluocortolone + lidocaine, can help relieve internal or external hemorrhoid symptoms, such as pain, burning, itching or bleeding. These remedies have anti-inflammatory, analgesic or calming effects and should be used with advice from a proctologist or general practitioner who can indicate the best […]
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To alleviate the discomfort caused by hemorrhoids, you can take sitz baths, eat foods rich in fiber, increase your water intake during the day, practice physical activity or avoid using toilet paper so as not to injure the anal region, as these measures They help relieve pain and treat hemorrhoids faster, especially when you cannot […]
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