Can You Colon Cleanse If You Have Hemorrhoids?
This is one ailment that if you have it, you KNOW it. Of course, there is always a danger that the lump you are ‘thinking’ is a hemorrhoid could be something more serious like anal cancer, but that disease is extremely rare. Recently it came to the public’s attention when a celebrity from the 1980’s publicly documented her painful journey through anal cancer. It was noted at that time that it is really very, very uncommon. However, having advised you that there is a possibility, you are better armed to make the decision whether that painful, burning lump on your anus needs to be seen by a doctor.
There are so many causes for hemorrhoids that it would be hard to figure out exactly what caused yours. However, constipation remains the number one contributing factor to breaking down those veins in the area where the ‘lumps’ tend to form, because you strain to pass stools. Also, if you sit or stand in one position for any length of time they can form. Weight lifting and even lack of exercise are known contributing factors. Then there’s obesity and Ph imbalance. Whatever the cause, the treatment is usually the same. But remember, it is extremely important to have a medical examination if you spot blood in your stool or if you find one or more lumps that have not been diagnosed as hemorrhoids.
To treat your hemorrhoids naturally, you could sit in a lukewarm bath periodically throughout the day to ease the swelling and pain. Make sure to eat ample fiber and drink plenty of water to keep your bowel movements regular and to avoid constipation. An herbal remedy that brings immediate relief to the pain is the oil from Common Rue. Citrus bioflavonoids and herbs like gotu kola and slippery elm also help prevent constipation. Although hemorrhoids can be extremely painful, medical treatments can be even more so. That is why many people prefer to treat them as naturally and holistically as possible.
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