It’s not every day that one can come across a common ailment with a home remedy. Although some ailments can be fairly ordinary, it can still affect a person’s ability to function efficiently on his daily activities. This is especially true in cases wherein the ailment’s home remedy is difficult to stock.
Thankfully, this is not the case for hemorrhoids. Although highly disturbing and painful, hemorrhoids are easily relieved by Vicks VapoRub, Castor oil, and Vaseline (petroleum jelly). With three viable solutions for this common ailment, the question now becomes: Which among the three is the most effective treatment?
Hemorrhoids, more commonly referred to as piles, are inflamed veins found within the lower rectum (interior hemorrhoids) and below the skin inferior to the anus (exterior hemorrhoids). These piles may be results from irritation and infection on the said body parts. They can also be due to heightened pressure during pregnancy and difficulty in bowel movement.
In some cases, complications in chronic constipation can cause more serious hemorrhoid problems. In addition, hemorrhoids can also be hereditary for some individuals. This means that if some of the members of your family once had it, then you are also likely to develop it in the future.
Most of the time, a person who suffers from hemorrhoids usually experiences pain through bleeding, simple discomfort, fecal leakage and itchiness. Bowel movement will also become more difficult than usual. Lastly, although experienced by everyone, the age group who are most prone to this ailment ranges from 50 years old onwards.
The first common home remedy for hemorrhoids is Vicks VapoRub. Although more often used as a cream to relieve cough, Vicks VapoRub has been proven to shortly reduce pain suffered from hemorrhoids. The discomfort and pain can be relieved by applying a considerable amount of Vicks to the affected area.
For a number of people, this very accessible home treatment allows them to survive the day with minimized itchiness and discomfort. Vicks has the ability to reduce the swelling of the problem area. However, upon application, a short stinging sensation can be felt. A cooling effect can then be felt once the stinging sensation subsides.
Through this cooling effect, pain relief is possible for several hours. However, take note that this cream must only be applied externally such as on the exterior part of the anus. This is because one of its ingredients, camphor, can be toxic.
Aside from Vicks VapoRub, Castor oil is also an effective home remedy for hemorrhoids. With oil pressed out of castor beans (Ricinus communis), this remedy is a natural lubricant. Applying castor oil packs to the hemorrhoid can reduce chances of having scar tissue.
Aside from that, the glycerin-carbolic acid-Nujol combination found in Castor oil can reduce inflammation and thus, stop rectal bleeding. Use a cotton ball when treating a hemorrhoid with Castor oil. Afterwards, let the cotton ball stay on the problem area for 15 minutes. The patient can reapply when he/she feels the pain again.
Aside from Vicks VaporRub and Castor oil, applying Vaseline can also reduce pain within the problem area. Laboratory experiments have reported that petroleum jelly is as efficient as those expensive processed creams. Its zinc oxide is very helpful in minimizing pain and inflammation in hemorrhoid cases. It also aids in easing up bowel movements.
Patients are still requested to use cotton balls when treating hemorrhoid using Vaseline. Aside from that, infected area must always be kept clean and dry to prevent further irritation. One downside, however, in using Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) is that it does not really cure the hemorrhoid but only shrinks it.
Due to this, there is likelihood for the hemorrhoid to grow back after a few weeks or months. In most cases, bleeding and pain is doubled with recurring hemorrhoids. Usually, when the hemorrhoid develops to that stage, the best way to cure it is through surgeries such as rubber band ligation, infrared coagulation and hemorrhoidectomy.
Although the three mentioned options are equally helpful in hemorrhoid pain relief, the author highly suggests the use of Castor Oil as compared to the other two. This is because it is the most natural, most beneficial, and easiest to stock among the three.
First point: Castor oil is a natural product. Experts have claimed that natural products are one of the healthiest treatments to physiological discomforts. This is because when used as a treatment, they do not contain any possible toxic component that can further irritate the problem area in cases of biological incompatibility.
Since Castor oil is also a natural oil, it does not contain any allergenic component. It is very safe and almost always fresh. Indeed, nature is the best provider and what is natural never gets out of style.
Aside from that, Castor oil is also the most beneficial among the three options. It is not only limited on treating the hemorrhoid but it also helps in controlling the factors that cause it. For example, applying Castor oil on both of your eyelids can give you a good sleep. This is necessary because stress reduces the propensity of the body to regenerate and heal.
With Castor oil, hemorrhoid patients are more likely to have a good rest; thus, regenerating more of their body’s cells in the process. Castor oil also has a cleansing ability. This means that it can kill and eliminate bacteria in any area of the body. Since bacteria are possible causes of hemorrhoids, Castor oil treatment reduces the chance of the ailment to aggravate.
Lastly, it is the easiest remedy to stock among the three options. Castor plants are among the most common plants in the garden. They can easily be planted and they easily grow. Through growing a Castor plant, one can easily harvest its castor beans when needed. In this way, one does not have to shell out money just to treat a common ailment. Castor oil is truly very accessible. It definitely is a gem in your cupboard!
Hemorrhoids are really painful and distracting. Nevertheless, with Castor oil and all the other remedies mentioned above, you need to worry no more! In the end, the best treatment will always be your willingness to feel better. Always bear in mind that a treatment is only as effective as the mindset of its user.
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