When symptoms such as pain, rectal discomfort, burning and itching occur, many sufferers go for home remedies. The more popular remedies are fiber supplements, exercise, sitz bath, compresses and ice packs. We shall look at each of these in turn.

The pitfall above all is substituting a diagnosis with home remedies. Even though the symptoms of hemorrhoids are often obvious, they do overlap considerably with symptoms of anal fissure, anal fistula, inflammatory bowel diseases and even bowel cancers. If your anal condition has not previously received medial attention, a consultation with a physician is required. Medical review is also essential if your last assessment has been more than a couple of months ago and you are still symptomatic.

Fiber high foods help to prevent constipation but can cause problems if you overdo it. The main problems are bloatedness in the abdomen and extreme flatus. The following foods are usually facilitative if taken in moderation:

Bran and bran cereals – they need to be introduced slowly into the diet because otherwise, they can cause stomach discomfort.

Dark berry juices – made from cherries, blueberries and blackberries. If taken excessively, the high sugar substance can tip some hemorrhoid sufferers’ blood sugar level overboard.

Cantaloupe – contains fiber, minerals and vitamins.

Papaya – it is a valuable source of fiber and helps digestion.

Red and black currants – they also contain rutin which helps to alleviate pain and discomfort in the rectal area.

Bananas – they are high in fiber and can be eaten steamed. Numerous advocates propose that four bananas can be taken day-to-day to help treat hemorrhoids. This is to be discouraged as bananas are high in potassium content. Four bananas a day can cause excessive potassium load in individuals with restricted kidney function reserve. This can cause high blood potassium level (hyperkalaemia) which is a very severe condition linked with abnormal heart rhythm and even collapse.

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