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Hemorrhoids Remedies
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22 YEA
3 NAY
1 BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
1 WARNING!
[NAY] 06/14/2006: Linda from Erlanger KY writes: "After reading several statements on your website regarding ACV & hemorrhoids, I tried it. After all, I drink the stuff and I truly believe in it's healing properties. However, I applied the ACV using a q-tip to the area where I had the hemorrhoids and I developed a very painful rash on the inner part of my buttocks, both sides! I wouldn't recommend it for hemorrhoid treatment, but it is good stuff otherwise!"
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[YEA] 05/04/2006: Sandra from Birmingham, Alabama writes: "As a secretary I sit all day. Today my hemorrhoids started acting up. They weren't really enlarged. Just stinging and itching. Came to this site to see what I could find and it suggested ACV. I have a bottle of ACV, honey, and water on my desk that I drink throughout the day. I took it to the restroom, soaked a napkin, and applied it to the sore area holding it there for a minute. The relief was instant. It felt so good I wished I could just leave it on it. Now that I'm back at my desk, there is still no burning or itching."
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[YEA] 04/11/2006: Kimberly from Bowling Green, Kentucky writes: "I can't believe it, I had never suffered with a bad case of hemorrhoids before (I had them after my children were born but they quickly went away) and of course they came at a time when we have no medical insurance. I have suffered with a bad case for over a month now and I was finally desperate for some relief. I found your web site and although I was skeptical I was willing to try just about anything for the pain. I dabbed the area with apple cider vinegar and the pain and itch have already subsided immensely. Thank You Thank You Thank You!"
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[YEA] Judy from Seattle, WA writes: "I have had itching hemorrhoids on two separate occasions (years in between). Each time, I put some ACV on a cotton ball and dabbed the affected area. Boy, did it burn. But the itching went away and never came back. Awesome!"
06/24/2009: Hemorroid Cure from Toronto, Ontario replies: "Foods to avoid if you want to cure your hemorroids. No Pepper of any kind. No walnuts. No chocolate. No Meats, fish, chicken. No eggs. I believe that hemoroids might be some kind of parrasite that lives in your boby and enjoys eating those kinds of foods. I don't think much research has been done on it...I mean common, would you volunteer to push on the toilet to see if that is how you get hemorroids? Or would you volunteer to sit on cold cement. The truth is that these experiments have never been done and therefore we can conclude that those reasons are just theories."
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[YEA] Anonymous writes: "vinegar soothes the itching and burning of hemorrhoids. Just take a cotton ball and dab the affected area with full strength apple cider vinegar! Caution: some people find the full strength solution stings. If this happens to you, just dilute the vinegar half and half with water."
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1 YEA
[YEA] 08/16/2007: K from SF, CA writes: "I have never suffered from bad hemorrohids. I took a flight to east coast and sat on my ass for 12 hours and then stuffed myself with Pizza. and oh boy next day I had to strain during BM and I started getting pain. It went away after 2-3 days without doing anything and came back after 10 days and it was painful. I could not sit and itching was unbearable. I applied some ACV but did not help. OTC itch cream did not help either so I applied some aloe vera and itching went away in few hours and it felt great. Then I started applying ACV on my hemorrhoids 3-4 times a day and it shrunk and doesn't hurt anymore after 2 days.
I see that one person has said that ACV gave him bad rashes. Same thing happened to me too. It gave me rashes too. So if you butt skin is sensitive then just be careful while you apply and only apply to your roids and apply some vit E oil or aloe vera on rest of the butt area. Thats what I have been doing.
Also drink plenty of water and fiber fiber fiber. Because if you strain again due to hard stool you are going to get your hemorrhoids back again. So DO NOT strain during your BM. Drinking ACV definitely helps. I also take 1-2 tablespoon of psyllium husk at night to soften the stool.
I also used wipes (wet in witch hazel) you get in walgreens. 5.99$ for pack of 100. Don't use toilette paper it will irritate your hemorrhoids.
Another thing I learned is doing KEGEL exercise (specially for women). I did it for 2 days and my hemorrhoids went inside. It helps you to tone your anal muscle and will help to stop hemorrhoids in future.
Basically whenever you urinate, try to stop the flow, hold it for upto 10 sec and release it and repeat it. Make sure that you're squeezing and lifting without pulling in your tummy, squeezing your legs together, tightening your buttocks, or holding your breath. In other words, only your pelvic floor muscles should be working.
google kegel and you should find more about it."
04/01/2009: A from Vancouver, Canada replies: "It's not a good idea to hold a kegel (engaged pelvic floor) while urinating. It might help the first time to find the muscles but shouldn't be practiced in that way after the first time. Best to do them while not on the toilet as it could lead to a urinary tract infection. I do find it very helpful, for hemmorhoids and for toning the perineum for childbirth and recover post-partum."
04/02/2009: Jamie from Lake Worth, Fl replies: "I just wanted to concur that keigel while urinating is a no no. While my primary encourages keigels for women, she warned me not to while voiding my bladder or in need of doing so. The reason being the urge to urinate is signaled by the brain, by squeezing the muscles you stop the flow. Somehow it screws things up. Previously it was thought a good time to do keigles was while passing urine.
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, VITAMIN B6
1 BETTER BUT NOT CURED
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 05/05/2008: Mamon from Manila, Philippines writes: "I'm only 30 years old male, and I love riding motorcyles and been sitting at the office for the most of the time, then all of a sudden, when I do my usual dump, it turned into a bleeder, so searched cure using google, found this site, tried ACV, vicks, and vit. B6 right now. Am still using vit. B6 there are some changes... I'm trying to take B6 everyday with 200mg I'm planning to do it like for a month, also applying vicks and ACV everyday, hope it will disappear and never have to go surgery...thanks..."
05/07/2008: Taylor from Mon, Texas replies: "Try taking rutin, or any bioflavanoids. it's worked for me. but you have to take it everyday without fail."
[YEA] 03/30/2009: David from Houston, TX replies: "A friend recommended a B-Complex supplement as a Dr had recommended to him. They weren't sure which 'B' was working it's magic. Two days into some relief I started the EC ACV cocktail (2 tsp in 8 oz water). A day later...NO PILES!"
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1 YEA
[YEA] 02/05/2009: The Haitian from New York, New York USA writes: "avocado seed for Hemorroids: crate an avocado seed. pour in some filered water. strain add some honey for taste and drink throughout the day and your hemorroids are gone. It worked for me. I learned this from somebody who had to wait for surgery while his surgeon was recuperating from an illness. By the time his surgeon return there was no need to go under the knife. People from Haiti should know about this."
EC: Sorry, a little confused by your instructions! Do you mean remove the pit from an avocado and add water to the inside of the avocado?
02/20/2009: Jonathan from New York, USA replies: "Hi, it seems to me that the Haitian meant to write "grate". If you read it like that it makes more sense"
02/21/2009: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "Question for the Haitian from New York: Does it matter whether it is a Haas avacoda or the much larger green one that has a much bigger seed, or do they both work equally well?"
02/22/2009: Sarah from Northern, NJ replies: "Please be more detailed in your answer regarding avocado seed. Should I grate the seed (how? after it dries) and then mix it in with water. Please give exact recipe. It would be really appreciated. Thanks"
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1 YEA
[YEA] 06/28/2009: Philip from Dearing, GA writes: "My great uncle was in the USA Navy years ago and said they would have them use Baby Powder for hemmorhoids. He told this to my father who has been a truck driver for 45 years. My father has had his share of hemmorhoids and swears this works in relieving and ridding them. It will help if you have a friend or a spouse to assist you with this. Wash and dry the area and spread buttocks apart and fill anus with baby powder. The powder actually draws the hemmorhoids back up. Reapply as often as needed, some are completely gone the next day, but some may take a few days. I believe the baby powder used had corn starch in it. My dad always used the ____ baby powder."
EC: Unfortunately, baby powder (talcum powder) has been linked to cause cervical cancer in women.
"Talc is closely related to the potent carcinogen asbestos. Talc particles have been shown to cause tumors in the ovaries and lungs of cancer victims. For the last 30 years, scientists have closely scrutinized talc particles and found dangerous similarities to asbestos." http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/cosmetics/talc.htm
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1 YEA
[YEA] Helen from St louis, MO writes: "Clean the area with baby wipes to get rid of irritation and if hemorrhoids are really bad stand up to go #2 until they get better. Also eat one orange a day until gone."
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1 YEA
[YEA] Christina from Vancouver, BC writes: "Thanks for the great site! You people are providing a wonderful service to humanity. Please accept my contribution (a folk cure for hemorrhoids). My ex-boyfriend (a geologist) was out in the bush when he came down with major hemorrhoids from wading waist deep across a freezing lake. The old prospector he was with told him to rub bacon grease (yum!) on the area. He swears they went away right away!"
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1 YEA
[YEA] 10/06/2006: Justin from Shanghai writes: "Juice 1 glass of beet roots a day and drink it all down. Maybe tough to stomach so mix it with carrot juice or something. Those nasties will be gone in a week."
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1 YEA
[YEA] 06/07/2009: DRIES from CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA writes: "I AM HOOKED ON YOUR SITE.THANKS FOR THIS WONDERFULL SITE.I READ ALOT OF REMEDIES AND USER FEEDBACK ON REMEDIES FOR ALOT OF HEALTH PROBLEMS.I COULD HOWEVER NOT FIND A REMEDY FOR PILES.
NOW HERE IS MY STORY: I USED TO WORK WITH A FRIEND OF MINE WHO SUDDENLY GOT A VERY BAD CASE OF PILES.I ACTUALLY GOT A HUGE FRIGHT WHEN HE SHOWED THEM TO ME AND A COUPLE OF OTHER CO-WORKERS BECAUSED I HAVE HEARD OF THEM BUT HAVE NEVER SEEN THEM.THEY WERE THE TYPE OF PILES THAT HUNG OUT,IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.I HAVE A NEPHEW WHO HAD THE SAME PILES AND HE HAD THEM REMOVED BY HAVING A VERY PAINFULL AND UNCOMFARTABLE OPERATION.ANYWAYS,ONE OF MY CO-WORKERS WHO ALSO SAW THIS GUYS PILES WAS A REAL JOKER TYPE OF GUY AND USED TO PULL A LOT OF PRANKS ON THE LOT OF US.HE LOOKED AT THIS GUY AND TOLD HIM THAT HE KNOWS ABOUT A REMEDY THAT WILL MAKE THOSE PILES DISSAPEARE WITHIN DAYS.WE ALL THOUGHT HE WAS JOKING AGAIN.WHAT HE TOLD THIS GUY,I WILL NEVER FORGET IN MY LIFE.I GAVE THIS REMEDY TO 2 OTHER PEOPLE AND THEY COULD NOT BELIEVE THAT IT WORKED.
THIS PRANKSTER TOLD OUR COLLEGUE TO SWALLOW 2 TO 3 BLACK PEPPER CORNS ON EMPTY STOMACH IN THE MORNING AND THE SAME AMOUNT IN THE EVENING BEFORE HE GOES TO SLEEP.THAT SIMPLE.THAT IS THE REMEDY FOR THOSE BIG PILES THAT OTHERWISE CAN ONLY BE REMOVED BY HAVING A OPERATION.
LOW AND BEHOLD,THE GUY WHO HAD THE PILES COULD NOT BELIEVE IT AND SO COULDNT THE REST OF US.FOUR DAYS AFTER HE STARTED THIS BLACK PEPPER CORN TREATMENT HE SHOWED US HIS ARSE AND THEY WERE GONE COMPLETELY.I PROMISE YOU THAT I HAVE SEEN THIS WITH MY OWN EYES.BEFORE AND AFTER.I DO NOT KNOW HOW IT WORKS BUT THIS IS NO JOKE.IT DOES WORK.MAYBE TED CAN GIVE US FEEDBACK ON HOW BLACK PEPPER CAN CURE THIS.
I CINCERELY HOPE THAT THIS INFORMATION CAN HELP SOMEBODY TO GET RID OF THOSE PILES INSTEAD OF GOING FOR A OPERATION.I HAVE SEEN IT.IT DOES WORK.THIS IS NO PRANK.
IF SOMEBODY TRY THIS PLEASE GIVE US FEEDBACK ON THIS MATTER.
REGARDS
DRIES LATEGAN."
EC: Thank you for your feedback. We call them hemmorhoids in the USA and have a long list of remedies for this ailment!
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2 YEA
[YEA] 06/02/2009: Jon from Singapore writes: "I had severe piles (internal) & haemorrhoids (external). Visit to doctor who gave some creams & advised surgery if the haemorrhoids didnt shrink. Read about castor oil and tried it as last resort as I didn't fancy the idea of surgery. A friend of mine who had piles surgery discovered he couldnt control his bowels well sometime after surgery.
Anyway, what i did was to coat the rear area, especially the inflamed tissues with castor oil twice a day after visiting the bathroom. Amazingly, after a couple of days, the area went back to normal and I did not have to go back to the doctor.
I will try castor oil for other various problems that I read about on earthclinic. Castor oil rocks!"
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[YEA] 02/04/2008: Gabi from TORONTO, CANADA writes: "Use Castor Oil to cure hemorrhoid. Make small CASTOR OIL PACK. You can use even cotton ball saturated with Castor Oil. Lie down and apply it to the hemorrhoid. You can walk with it if you have to. It brings very fast relive and swollen hemorrhoid shrinks fast."
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2 YEA
[YEA] 06/23/2008: Richard from Winston Salem, North Carolina writes: "cayenne pepper rememdies: cayenne pepper foot baths will completely cure bad feet, although if you continue to work on hard floors the cure might need to be repeated every so often. also, cayenne pepper does wonders on hemorrhoids when mixed with an otc ointment (not vaseline). go very light on this one and be ready to wash it off yourself if you cant stand the burning. i've also tried cayenne pepper in a vaseline salve that i made on the cookstove that completely cured the bursitis in my shoulder."
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[YEA] 03/25/2008: Mario from Davao City, Philippines writes: "Hemorrhoids or piles is something genetic in our family. My paternal grandmother had it, my father, my uncles and aunts, all then of them, had it. In family reunions, hemorrhoids was an intimate, humorous conversation piece among them. Years later, eight of us brothers and sisters would have it too. Two of my brothers underwent painful operations to remove their hemorrhoids. I thought, soon I'd be going through the same ordeal too as I was already bleeding everytime I do my morning rituals. That's when I read about cayenne pepper. I took 3 capsules with meals everyday for three months in 2002. Miracle of miracles, my hemorrhoids disappeared...vanished without a trace. For five years now. I only stopped taking it when I was diagnosed for hyperthyroid. After getting into this website, I think I'll go back to taking cayenne pepper again especially because I am hypertensive and has a high cholesterol nowadays. Will get in touch again after a few weeks. Thanks for a very helpful and inspiring forum like this."
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4 YEA
[YEA] 02/14/2009: Rose Fenton from Bournemouth, England writes: "After suffering from haemorrhoids and inflammation with severe itching, also anal fissure, I can recommend virgin coconut oil for it all! Tried various medicinal products and nothing seemed to help, and was in desperation, being disabled, so put the VCO to the test, and within just 3 days, everything was 50% much better. Do try it!"
04/16/2009: Susie from Syracuse, NY replies: "In response to Rose, can you be more specific in your coconut oil application? Was it just external or external and internal as well. Thanking you in advance."
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[YEA] 01/07/2006: Maria from Valdosta, GA writes: "After having a baby, I had horrible hemorrhoids. Certain underwear was out of the question, but it usually took me a day to figure that out! After one episode that left me in pain every time I sat down, I found this web-site and chose the coconut oil remedy. I added an extra step--first, I clean the area with a cotton ball soaked in Witch Hazel. Generous amounts of coconut oil followed, and I did this about 3 times a day--basically every morning/night and after each bathroom trip. After 3 days the pain was completely gone, and after a week and a half I can no longer see visible outer hemorrhoids. I continue the treatment everyday, just not as often, and I'm hoping to wear that sexy outfit for Valentine's! Thank you so much for the advice!"
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[YEA] Carol from Baton Rouge, Lousiana writes: "When I was bleeding going to the bathroom it was bright red. I spoke with my Dr. and he told me bright red means there are hemorrhoids inside the rectum and the fesses is hard and scratching. If it were cancer the blood would be dark or brownish red. I read that coconut oil was great for hemorrhoids so I used it and guess what I have had no problems in over a year. Remember no double dipping."
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[YEA] Terri from Carlisle, PA writes: "I am a nurse's aide and I have used coconut oil on some of my patients hemorrhoids, some so large the patient could not sit down without pain. After using for about 6 months the hemorrhoids have completely gone. Applied externally 2x's a day or after each bowel movement and bath. For sanitary reasons, each person had their own separate bottle for their rectum area only. (no double dipping!!)"
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1 YEA
[YEA] 07/19/2009: The23rdman from Leeds, UK writes: "My naturopathic nutritionist suggested I try coffee enemas for my hemorrhoid as in her school of thought the inflamed hemorrhoid vein is due the the liver dumping excess toxins it cannot cope with into lower circulation. This, along with juicing, has worked wonders for my problem.
Please study very carefully before using coffee enemas though or, preferably, seek the advice of a professional naturopath."
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1 YEA
[YEA] 08/19/2009: Lynne from Dayton, Oh writes: "I have tried every over the counter medication for hemroids. Needless to say none work, some even made them worse. The best thing I have found is to gently spray your behind with a squirt hygiene bottle, dry the area gently but thoroughly, then apply corn starch all around the hemroid. Sometimes I roll a few cotton balls in the corn starch and press right up against the hemroid. I will wear this all day or night. It has never failed to bring me comfort. I hope it works for you."
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1 YEA
[YEA] Janie from Australia writes: "Absolutely avoid spicy food and chocolate when you have hemorrhoids. They probably caused the hemorrhoids in the first place!"
06/05/2008: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "May I point out that "piles" (hemorrhoids) are not in the liver, but in the rectal area, and that chronic constipation is one of the more common causes of hemorrhoids. The best way to correct constipation is through increasing fiber and fluid intake. Begin increasing your fiber intake by switching to whole grain breads and increasing the dark green leafy vegetables in your foods eaten. When your liver gets clogged or stops producing bile, you'll know that by your stools become more clay colored and you become jaundiced."
06/05/2008: Ken from Santa, CA replies: "Constipation Remedies: i believe that overdoing 'rich' food like chocolate clogs the liver and this is a cause of piles."
01/08/2009: Susi from Santa Cruz, CA replies: "Just wanted to comment on a thread about how the liver relates to hemmoroids:
The absence of valves in the portal venous system can be contributory to hemorrhoids. One-third of rectal veins travel to the liver via the portal venous system. Significantly, if pressure in the portal vein rises from liver cirrhosis or parasites, increased blood volume and pressure may dilate rectal veins to the extent that internal and external hemorrhoids are created. It follows from this that any toxicity or impairment of the liver might be contributory to hemorrhoids.
If you find this hard to understand, imagine the venous blood traveling upward through the portal vein to the liver and the veins have no "back-flow" valve. Then imagine blood circulation through the liver is extremely slow or backed-up due to congestion. Guess what? The blood will back-flow to the rectal and anal area again. Spasms of the anal sphincter are said to be a frequent cause of external hemorrhoids because they may shut off the outflow of blood to the rectal veins."
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1 YEA
[YEA] 02/13/2008: Rachi from Los Angeles, CA writes: "I have hemorrhoids for about year and had to face the worst when I traveled to my home country which required a 22 hr air journey. I used all the tricks in the bag - from using coconut oil to taking metamucil ( fiber ) - Finally following has worked for me and I would like to share this as this can be of help to many others :
Fundamental to curing or at least' getting a temporary relief is to thin your stool /feces and at the same time not to have constipation.This needs eating /drinking following and avoiding regular food.
Morning I would start my day with drinking a glass of water and then Papaya ( eating about a lb ) - Just peel it , remove seeds and cut into small pieces and eat - simple.
Next I would eat some raisin bran in milk ( post make ) - try not to eat all the raisins.just avoid some of them if not all. Have a glass of water again
This is your breakfast - if you feel hungry in between - have some more
of the same stuff.
Be sure to drink at least
2-3 glasses of water in between. this is very important
Lunch - Lightly fried mixed vegetables - about a bowl and have V8 Veg soup - hot - and Water again.
Have some Figs ( sunmaid ) 3-4 inbetween whenever you feel hungry in between - follow everything you eat with water - you need to drink atleast 8-10 glasses of water
repeat the same stuff for your dinner as well - Green vegies - boiled or fried in oil are good - snap peas , softs pears , no carrots , no juices absolutely no hard food. anything you feel hard is not good -
As I said - Water is the key and also do not sit on chair - you may be either lying down on bed or walking - but absolutely no chair / sofa
This will give you slurry kind of feces next day and you 'll be surprised to see the results in 2 days flat - atleast it worked for me when nothing was working for past 40 days and I was about to give in for sigmoidoscopy to check the extent of damage and subsequent surgery
Good Luck and remember in short >>>> lots of water papya raisin bran ( post make ) soft veggies can put you back on your feet."
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