How to Relieve Hemorrhoid Pain

Hemorrhoids are a common medical condition that causes much suffering and pain. While many prescription and non-prescription treatments exist, some of the most effective methods for treating hemorrhoid pain can be found and administered in the privacy of your own home for little to no cost.

Things You'll Need

• Bathtub
• Cotton pads
• Witch hazel
• High-fiber foods or supplements
• Ice pack
• Hydrocortisone cream
• Baby wipes or moist towelettes

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Instructions

• 1

  Take warm baths. Soaking in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes can temporarily ease hemorrhoid pain and soothe inflamed areas.

• 2

  Apply a cotton pad soaked in witch hazel to the anal area. Witch hazel, a natural astringent, contracts inflamed blood vessels.

• 3

  Eat foods high in fiber or take a fiber supplement daily to stave off constipation. Straining during a bowel movement will make you hemorrhoid pain worse and cause rectal veins to swell and possibly rupture.

• 4

  Use ice packs. Ice packs can provide temporary relief from the pain and reduce swelling.

• 5

  If you experience itching, apply hydrocortisone cream to the area. Scratching not only causes further inflammation, but can break the skin, which can lead to infection.

• 6

  Make sure the anus is thoroughly cleaned after each bowel movement. You might want to consider switching from dry, rough toilet tissue to baby wipes or flushable moist towelettes.