If you or someone close to you has ever had the great misfortune of suffering from piles, also known as hemorrhoids, you can likely say with great certainty that it is a condition which is best not revisited.

Spare yourself the embarrassment and extreme discomfort caused by hemorrhoids with these useful tips for the best hemorrhoid treatment.

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****If you are suffering from an extremely painful hemorrhoid,

try soaking in a warm bath.

Doctors recommend sitting in about six to twelve inches of water with your knees raised. Doing this can improve circulating in the hemorrhoid, which will reduce the swelling and therefore the pain. You can also try a sitz bath, which can be purchased at any medical supply store. 

• TIP! Use witch hazel to shrink your hemorrhoids. Soaking a cotton ball in a liberal amount of witch hazel and applying it to the anus can provide instant and lasting relief.  

  If alternative treatments aren't working, try relieving the discomfort of hemorrhoids with herbs.  There are two types of herbs that have proven successful in providing relief from hemorrhoids. The first is butcher's broom, which contains ruscogenin, a plant compound known as a steroidal saponin. Ruscogenin helps to reduce hemorrhoidal bleeding by constricting blood vessels. The other herb is horse chestnut, which contains aescin, a combination of saponins.  Aescin is effective in strengthening the walls of veins, which helps to prevent the development of hemorrhoids.

Try not to take laxative medications if you can help it. While they will help you use the restroom after you take them, they cause further constipation later on. This will only exacerbate your discomfort and frustration. Find other ways to treat your hemorrhoids; consider changing your diet or taking supplements. 

• TIP! Do you have hemorrhoids and you need immediate relief? Look no further than your kitchen to find a product which will provide this relief. Grab that bottle of apple cider vinegar from your cabinet and pour a small quantity on a cotton swab.  

A natural treatment method for hemorrhoids is using the organic herb, garlic. Although you may not like its pungent odor, this herb is good for treatment of bleeding and inflamed hemorrhoids. There are two ways you can use garlic for treatment of your hemorrhoid. The first method is to ingest at least two cloves of chopped garlic 2 to 3 times each day until your hemorrhoid problem is better. The method which will give a more immediate relief is to insert a clove of garlic into the affected area at night 

Anyone suffering from hemorrhoids should consider implementing a high fiber dietary regimen. Because every individual bowel movement tends to irritate the affected area, it is important to facilitate the process and make things operate as efficiently and smoothly as possible. In this way, you can prevent unnecessary trauma to the irritated region. 

• TIP! People who have colon or digestive tract problems usually also suffer from hemorrhoids. The frequent diarrhea and constipation associated with these problems can cause hemorrhoids.  

Cure Hemorrhoids by Using the Best Hemorrhoids Home Treatments: 

Sometimes the best remedies for any medical problems are the kind that you can make from home. To cure hemorrhoids, you can mix 1 teaspoon of powdered myrrh and 1 teaspoon of water so that it becomes a paste. You will then want to apply that to the hemorrhoid and leave it for 30 minutes. 

• TIP! Take a warm bath. Hemorrhoids can cause severe itchiness that can be incredibly distracting.  

When trying to cure hemorrhoids, be sure to take note of which medicines you are taking. Most laxatives will not help with hemorrhoids. They are designed to help with one bowel movement. Laxatives may leave you more constipated after that first bowel movement. Many laxatives are not designed for helping with hemorrhoids. 

Cypress oil has been known for its healing properties for years. Applied to painful, inflamed hemorrhoids, it can bring some relief to those who suffer! Cypress oil can be found in health food stores and you can also buy it online. While it may not cure hemorrhoids, a little relief can put a smile back on your face! 

• TIP! If your constipation has given you hemorrhoids, you'll need to address this cause before you see any relief. Straining to have a bowel movement can often cause hemorrhoids, so switching to a high-fiber diet may make things move through your system more easily.  

Now you have gained some insight into the prevention, treatment, and relief from the pain of internal and external hemorrhoids, you are sure to be more comfortable seeking relief should you come across the condition at a later point in time?

Use the information in this article to minimize or even avoid this problem.