There are two types of haemorrhoids, internal and external. Both tend to cause bleeding and some are accompanied by pain. They are often something which a person gets embarrassed about but are actually fairly common.
They tend to be caused by straining too hard to go to the loo which puts too much pressure on the veins around the rectum. They can also occur during pregnancy, in the obese and in people who sit or stand for long periods.
The risk increases with age and it can often run in families. Often people prefer to seek a cure which does not involve a trip to the doctors because they feel embarrassed but it is always worth getting any bleeding checked out just in case it has a different cause which needs treating.
A hard stool can be a problem because it causes straining when passing it and that can make the problem worse and it will also cause more pain.
Therefore dandelion is sometimes taken to soften the stools and help to reduce this pain and discomfort.
Aloe gel or butchers broom can be taking for pain relief as can a calendula cream.
St Johns Wort is often applied to reduce the swelling and inflammation which will in turn help to reduce the discomfort and pain.
Horse Chestnut is taken because it can increase the elasticity of blood cells an stop the swelling associated with haemorrhoids.
Which hazel suppositories and horsetail tea are used to treat the bleeding that occurs.
Hi,I’m on my second pregnancy and of course, it is different than the first. I have to force myself to eat since I don’t seem to have much of an appetite (except for maybe popcicles and chewing gum) and I have horrible headaches about every third day (I’m sure they partly are because I work in a daycare). I’m in my third month. Does anyone have any suggestions?