Internist Questions Hemorrhoids

What are the best home remedies for hemorrhoids?

I'm 40 and I'm having problems with hemorrhoids? I've tried different ointments and nothing seems to help. What are the best home remedies for hemorrhoids?

1 Answer

All home remedies for hemorrhoids are only meant to relieve symptoms, such as swelling, itching. Tucks pads, Anusol, and sitz baths can help temporarily, but symptoms tend to recur as long as the hemorrhoids are present. Unfortunately, no home remedy can remove or eliminate the hemorrhoids. This can be accomplished by elastic banding (done by a GI physician) or surgical hemorrhoidectomy.