Hemorrhoid Treatments
Relief from Hemorrhoids
The following treatments have been popular in past years but do not appear to date to have been thoroughly researched therefore the effectiveness of the treatments require further research
Stiz baths Treatment for Hemorrhoids
These seem to have been popular for quite some time for relief from hemorrhoids with some people advocating sitting in these water baths for up to 8 times a day – I am not sure of anyone at work who has the facilities to do this and there does not seem to be any firm agreement on;-
- The temperature of the water – if it is too warm it has the potential of burning the skin or increasing the blood flow to the hemorrhoids therefore increasing the pain. In addition for women if the anus and vagina are submerged in warm sitz baths there is the potential for faecal fluid to contaminate the water and possibly cause vaginal problems.
- The question of the sanitation of these toilet baths as a form of contamination needs to be considered
- The research regarding the herbal potions/salts which are added to these baths and the effects on the hemorrhoids have not been researched
- The length of time you are expected to sit in the sitz bath – there does not appear to be any researched specified length of time or frequency with any measurable benefits
- This form of treatment needs to be clinically trialled to confirm the benefits for people. Currently it may used either as a soothing option or to encourage hygiene.
Flavanoid Treatment for Hemorrhoids
Flavanoids have been used recently to as a relief from hemorrhoids as they are purported to have anti – inflammatory and cell enhancing properties. The benefits of these are in the process of being researched in clinical trials but as this site goes to print in UK the licensed use of these is not recommended.
Glyceryl Trinitrate Ointment Treatment for Hemorrhoids
This cream is not licensed in the UK for use with Hemorrhoids it is used for the relief of pain with chronic anal fissure. One of the side effects of this treatment is headaches and low blood pressure. Research has been undertaken in Australia and further research is expected.
