Haemorrhoids

If your anus is
• itching,
• there is a painful swelling that hangs like grapes
• there is blood
• and if its painful when expelling a hard stool
than you may be experiencing haemorrhoids (piles). The most common type develops inside the anus; these can sometimes bleed but not be painful. The external ones are painful. They can sometimes become prolapsed and protrude from the anus – looking like a soft lump.

It is said that long sitting, ageing and pregnancy can all contribute to haemorrhoids. When straining to perform a bowel movement you can make the haemorrhoids worse.

If you are looking for comfort and relief try these top tips:
Add a good handful of Epsom salts into your bath, stir, dissolving the salts well. Immerse the area into the bath – this should help to constrict the haemorrhoid. You may want to try a sitz bath. You can have a sitz bath with any part of the body, i.e. hips, hands, feet. For the purpose of this article we are concentrating on the lower part of the anatomy.
If you have a bidet than use it by placing your bottom in a full bowl of arm water, sit for 10 minutes in the warm water, drain the bidet, refill with cold water and sit for 5 minutes. When you’ve finished alternating between hot and cold (do this for half and hour) than completely dry the area.

What you’re trying to achieve is shrinkage of swollen vessels, providing enormous relief.

Remember
Please dab the area – do not scratch

You can also try sitting on ice. Put some ice in an old pillow case, make sure the ice is first placed in a plastic bag, and then simply sit on it. Ha ha Lovely! Soothing!

A bag of frozen peas can also be used – I would not however suggest serving it to your friend after use. Remember if you go down this route wrap the peas in a cloth.

Soak a piece of natural cotton wool ball in distilled witch hazel. Apply this to the area; it is very rich in tannins, which helps to contract the blood vessels.

In the affected area a generous amount of silver gel can be applied and it is extremely soothing. It will also remove any bacteria & impurities from the haemorrhoid, giving it the best chance to heal.

Vitamin E and wheat germ can also be applied. Comfrey or calendula will soothe and promote healing. Another school of thought is grated potato. (Again don’t make chips with this after use). The potato is very astringent and soothing.

One last tip which I’m sure you’ll enjoy is to put your feet up because by raising the feet it takes blood away from the area and also alleviates pressure. Stretch yourself out and relax!

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Siler shield is a highly effective gel for administering enema and douching (. It’s very soothing on haemorrhoids (piles), rashes and any internal or external irritation areas.
To order the Silver Shield Gel,
Call 08458405060 and please quote reference 255558.

© Merlee Harris 2009