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What can be used to shrink hemorrhoids?

What can be used to shrink hemorrhoids?

There are several approaches you can use to shrink your hemorrhoids.

One measure involves the use of therapeutic remedies such as sitz baths and cold packs. Use of these techniques reduces blood flow to the tissues, resulting in reduced pressure and thus shrinkage. These will not fully heal the external hemorrhoids, but will provide benefit for tissue repair.

There are many over the counter products that contain vasoconstricting compounds designed to contract the smooth muscle tissue that makes up the vascular structures. With the application of these, the vein contracts, causing the associated external hemorrhoid to shrink. There are also astringents designed to cause tissue constriction. Corticosteroids, which are steroidal hormones, can also be applied topically to reduce inflammation. These must be used with added caution as their overuse can actually worsen the condition over time.

There are several natural compounds found in plants and herbs that also possess vasoconstrictive qualities. Application of these can also help.

Bottom line, is most of these measures are designed for temporary symptom relief, not long term problem resolution. Long term resolution involves combining therapeutic measures, the alteration of habits that led to the hemorrhoids formation, as well as the application of herbal compounds designed to assist in tissue repair. Education is the key. Learn what you can about the condition, what causes it, and what’s available to treat it and then make an informed decision.

Surgery is always available and is generally reserved for those with advanced cases or cases which have not responded first to conservative approaches. It’s important to understand that if you don’t alter the conditions that led to their formation, that even with surgery, they can return.

Good Luck!

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