Internal Hemorrhoids Treatment
In most cases, treatment for internal
hemorrhoids is focused on:
- Relieving hemorrhoid symptoms
- Relieving pressure by increasing fiber and fluids in the diet
- Modifying bowel habits.
Specific treatment options for internal hemorrhoids may include:
- Warm baths several times a day
- Increased fluids and fiber in the diet
- Stool softeners
- Over-the-counter medicines to help with itching or inflammation.
For most people, internal hemorrhoid symptoms improve after several days. If symptoms don't improve, an internal hemorrhoid protrudes, or it causes repeated bleeding, surgery may be recommended to treat the internal hemorrhoid.
Some surgery options to treat internal hemorrhoids include:
- Rubber band ligation
- Sclerotherapy
- Infrared coagulation
- Hemorrhoidectomy.
Internal Hemorrhoids and Pregnancy
Internal hemorrhoids are common among pregnant women. The pressure of the fetus in the abdomen, as well as hormonal changes, can cause the internal hemorrhoidal vessels to enlarge. These vessels are also placed under severe pressure during childbirth. For most women, however, pregnancy-related internal hemorrhoids are a temporary problem.
Preventing Internal Hemorrhoids
The best ways to prevent internal hemorrhoids include:
- Keeping stools soft so they pass easily, thus decreasing pressure and straining
- Emptying bowels as soon as possible after the urge occurs.
Exercise, including walking, and increased fiber in the diet help reduce
constipation and straining by producing stools that are softer and easier to pass.
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