Hemorrhoids are a very embarrassing condition that can lead to a lot of anxiety, especially if you have little to no privacy in your home and you don’t want anyone to know about your condition. The following article will outline some tips to discreetly relieve the pain and help treat hemorrhoids.
Ice packs are a great way to numb the anal area and relieve the pain of hemorrhoids. You might think that this cannot be done discreetly, but it can. If you’re at home, just put on a pair of cotton briefs or underwear and a pair of comfortable pants. Put some ice in a plastic baggie or use an ice pack, and then place the ice pack or baggie directly into your cotton briefs or underwear. With the ice securely situated in your underwear, no one will even know it is there. After about fifteen minutes, you can remove the ice pack. Do this as necessary throughout the day.
While watching television, lie on the floor or couch on your stomach with a pillow directly beneath your pelvic area. You can also lie in this position at night as well. This will help the blood flow in the veins of the anus and help reduce inflammation.
Every time you use the restroom, be sure to thoroughly, yet gently, cleanse the anal area, especially after bowel movements. This will help reduce the risk of an inflammation getting worse. You can use a damp cotton wash cloth or baby wipe, but do not use soaps that contain dyes or perfume as this will further irritate the condition. You can also consider getting toilet paper with aloe, as this is softer and gentler on the skin. Aloe spray is available, and this can be sprayed directly onto the toilet paper for use.
While you are in the restroom, this is also a good time to apply creams or other medications that your doctor has recommended. There are many over the counter medications available, as well as prescription drugs, that will relieve the uncomfortable itching and burning associated with hemorrhoids.
Be sure to drink plenty of water, fruit juices, and vegetable juices throughout the day. Avoid caffeine and alcoholic beverages as much as possible, as these tend to dehydrate the body and lead to constipation. Constipation is a leading culprit of the condition, so you need to avoid this as much as you possibly can. A diet that is high in fiber will also help you do that.
There are many ways to treat hemorrhoids privately and discreetly. With just a little effort on your part, you can help ease the uncomfortable effects of this embarrassing condition and not have to worry any longer about the itching and burning.