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Hemorrhoid Treatments -Ice Packs Reduce Swelling
If you have been looking for hemorrhoid treatments you may have heard about ice. Ice is one of the simplest yet most effective hemorrhoid treatments you can use to reduce swelling and inflammation. In her popular H Miracle hemorrhoid remedy guide, Holly Hayden suggests applying cracked ice to the effected area several times a day to decrease pain and swelling. Many H Miracle customers reported great success with this simple method.
The old fashioned ice pack is a no cost (or low cost) treatment for hemorrhoids. Applying an ice pack to your hemorrhoids will quickly reduce swelling to relieve your rectal pain. It may even speed up the recovery process. Ice packs can be made up of chipped ice or small ice cubes wrapped in a cloth. You can also buy ready made ice or gel packs at your local pharmacy.
To use, simply apply the ice pack to your hemorrhoids for 10-15 minutes a few times a day. This will reduce swelling, pressure and pain. You may want to put a clean plastic bag around the ice pack that you can dispose of after each use.
Another recommendation is to alternate the application of ice and heat to shrink the hemorrhoid and promote healing. Apply ice to the hemorrhoid or the anal area for 10-15 minutes. Then apply a warm moist towel to the area for another 15 minutes. This is best done after a painful bowel movement that has caused irritation to your hemorrhoids.
You could also take a warm bath (sitz bath) in which you soak your rectal area in hot water for 15-20 minutes and then apply a cold pack for the same amount of time. This will help shrink your hemorrhoids to soothe you and relieve your pain.
Colon hydrotherapy (often called colonic irrigation) is another type of hot and cold hemorrhoid treatment. In this method warm and cold water are used in an alternating fashion to relax and constrict the blood vessels and promote blood circulation in the rectal veins.
Remember that long term hemorrhoid treatment means changing your lifestyle to include healthy fibrous foods such as fruits and vegetables, and drinking lots of water. Water combined with healthy fibrous foods will help to smooth the passage of your stool and ease the constipation that is usually the root cause of hemorrhoids. Many people have found that getting more exercise and taking time to relax help too.
In the meantime you can apply ice packs to your swollen hemorrhoid tissues. Brrr! But it works!
About the Author
Callum Martinez writes articles on hemorrhoids, hemorrhoid treatments and digestive health. If you’ve enjoyed the valuable information you read here go to HeathwatchReport to learn more tips you can use to relieve hemorrhoid pain and swelling.
How do you use an ice pack with a metal brace effectively?
My husband had surgery on both of his hands yesterday for severe carpal tunnel. They said to put ice packs on them. He has braces on both of them with metal inserts that CANNOT be removed until next Wednesday. How do I put ice packs on his wrists effectively where the incisions are if there is a metal brace over the incisions? He is in a lot of pain (of course) and I know that ice would reduce the swelling and pain some.
Any SERIOUS help would be greatly appreciated.
your better bet is to go to your local drugstore & pick up some flexible gel cold packs…no ice;; these cost about $4 @ CVS;; they are simply blue gel inside a clear plastic bag, no special form, no special wrap (ends up costing more than you need);; I would get 4 of them if I were you & wrap them around the wrists (2) still exposing the fixation device;; 20 minutes;; your husband should cont with elevation techniques;; I’m assuming he is not allowed to move his hand but movement (supported) to the elbow & shoulder should be used for circulation, besides the elevation…good luck, but these cold packs are a great ‘investment’, evenly distribute the ‘cold’, last forever if ya put it in the fridge in a place where ya don’t move boxes around to poke @ them (like in the door), & will give you the ‘flexibility’ to apply on the specific area as needed…good luck, he’s got a lot of hard work ahead of him…
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