Haemorrhoids lead to bleeding from the rectal region, pain, discomfort, irritation, burning sensation, swelling, inflammation and itchiness. Due to this, it becomes difficult to maintain hygiene in the inflamed tissues.

Haemorrhoids could be externally or internally located. The external haemorrhoids are noticeable to the naked eyes and appear like soft textured bluish-purple coloured lumpy formations.

The internal haemorrhoids are perhaps unnoticeable as they usually cause no pain. Another kind of haemorrhoid is called the prolapsed haemorrhoid, and is a kind of internal haemorrhoid that is observed to have a collapsing and protruding action in the anal region, with accompanying mucus discharge and intense bleeding. Thrombosis could occur in these haemorrhoids that could lead to the formation of a sheath-like membrane that thwarts their receding.

Haemorrhoids are known to cause excruciating pain. The most prevalent cause of haemorrhoids is unceasing constipation or liver congestion.

Other contributing or causing factors leading to haemorrhoids consist of being obese, lack of physical exercise, allergic reactions to certain food items, lifting bulky objects, and inadequate daily intake of dietetic fiber.

During pregnancy, haemorrhoids could develop amongst women because of the rising pressure being exerted by the constantly expanding uterus on major veins. Being constipated during pregnancy could lead to haemorrhoids becoming increasingly agonizing due to strain being wielded during bowel movements, as this exerts immense pressure on the veins located around the anal region. It is also commonly observed among women subsequent to child delivery.

Viable Home cures for treating Haemorrhoids

• Applying a small amount of Aloe Vera gel directly to the anal aperture would aid in allaying pain and acts as a great soothing agent for lessening the burning sensation.
• Using bayberry, goldenseal root, myrrh and white oak in an ointment form to assuage pain due to haemorrhoids.
• Brewing a strong, tepid tea employing yarrow or Lady’s mantle and applying to the haemorrhoids using a small piece of cotton on several occasions during the day.
• Consuming in either capsule or tea form the leaves of red grape vine, parsley, buck thorn bark, collinsonia root or stone root which are quite beneficial.
• Keeping the bowel movements clear using Cayenne (capsicum) or garlic enemas that aid in relieving pain.
• Dabbing witch hazel to the rectum using a cotton ball is one of the best home cures, particularly in those that bleed. An even better option would be emptying a container of witch hazel into a pail of icy water and using a cotton ball dipped into this to be applied against the haemorrhoids.
• Psyllium fiber is a kind of soluble fiber that aids in regularising bowel movement and in softening stools by extracting water from the surroundings into the stool and keeping it there. It could be consumed in powdered, chewable or wafer form. The powdered version could be mixed with water, juices or other kinds of beverages. The capsule form must be had with an 8-ounce glass of water.
• Soaking chamomile tea bags in a cupful of not-really-boiled water and allowing the tea to permeate into the water for about 5 minutes. Draining this water, chilling it and then applying regularly against the haemorrhoids would prove to be an immense soother.
• Taking a sitz bath by filling it with tepid water, into which one could add either Epsom salts, baking soda, essential oils like lavender or juniper and soaking in it with hips and the buttock region totally immersed in the water for nearly twenty minutes. This could be repeated two to three times daily.