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To start with, the hemorrhoids are treated for getting relief from the symptoms. The following options are available for getting relief from the internal hemorrhoids.

Sitz bath - In order to improve the blood circulation and reduce the swelling and pain in the affected part, you could take Sitz bath wherein you will sit in warm water covering your hips/ buttocks. In this method, the patient takes bath in warm water bathtub covering his buttocks and hips; this will increase the circulation of blood in that area thereby reducing the discomfort and swelling.

Ice Packs - are to be placed in the anal area for hemorrhoids that are severe.

Apply petroleum jelly, hemorrhoid cream and suppositories, or cortisone creams to the area affected.

Cotton underwear and loose clothing should be worn.

After every bowel movement, the anus must be cleaned with moist toilet paper.

Pain killers - reduces the discomfort and itchy feeling but are not meant for curing hemorrhoids.

Enemas - normally acts as a bowel stimulant.Use warm water and have enema, which helps in eliminating the constipation and fecal impaction.

OTC medications

Treatment of hemorrhoid using OTC medications is possible if it is in the early stages. The medications used for this are ointments, creams, laxatives, and petroleum jellies. Hemorrhoids cream containing antiseptics and hydrocortisone are known to be the best.

The treatments carried out for internal hemorrhoids are as follows.

Rubber Band Ligation - is a non-surgical procedure wherein the circulation of the blood in the hemorrhoids is decreased by tying a rubber band over the inflamed hemorrhoids. This procedure is non-surgical; in this process, the blood circulation of the inflamed tissue is decreased by tying a rubber band over it.

Injection Sclerotherapy - is a medical process where the surgeon injects a chemical solution into the mucous membrane in the vicinity of the hemorrhoid. This chemical solution is responsible for shrinking the hemorrhoid by helping in inflammation and closure of veins.

Infrared Photocoagulation - is useful for treating small/medium size hemorrhoids. The doctor applies heat on the hemorrhoids using the IR device, which coagulates the hemorrhoid’s dilated veins. The blood vessels coagulate and stop the blood flow thereby eliminating the hemorrhoids.

Laser Coagulation - This technique is relatively new and in this treatment electric current is applied through the hemorrhoids. The electric current causes a chemical reaction that shuts down blood supply to the hemorrhoid thereby causing it to shrink.

Hemorrhoidectomy - a surgical procedure. The hemorrhoid groups in the anal canal are surgically removed using a laser, scalpel or cautery device.

The above are just some ways to treat Hemorrhoids. Seek professional advice if you are going ahead with any of the above.