Home Remedies For Bleeding Piles

Piles, also known as hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus. Though not considered life threatening, it is extremely uncomfortable situation and the patient might require immediate attention due to its painful nature.

In case you want to treat it with home solutions, then there are a number of effective measures that can be taken and within a short frame of time, the changes can be noticed. However, if the bleeding and the pain worsens then one must consult a doctor immediately.

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Effective Home Treatment For Bleeding Piles

For people who are not suffering from a real serious instance of piles or hemorrhoids, can check into the following bleeding pile home remedies that help in containing the blood flow and also relieve off the pain.

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Whole Grains

Once you notice the bloody stool, one can increase the intake of whole grains. Containing all parts of the grains, it provides extra vitamins, fiber, and minerals. Hence patients of bleeding piles can include a cup of pearled barley or wheat spaghetti and it can help in providing some relief from the pain.

Alternatively, one can also include cooked oatmeal in their daily diet. This increases the overall fiber consumption and helps in easing the hemorrhoid strain but the key is to choose the right whole grain. Do not choose enriched breads or pasta that is often considered whole grains but are not. Other enriched options are brown rice and air-popped popcorn.

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Water-Based Fruits And Vegetables

These antioxidants contain high levels of vitamin C that not only provides water and fiber to the body but also makes the immune system stronger.

Few water-rich fruits and vegetables that can help in treatment of bloody piles are melon, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, berries, and grapefruit. Also, apples, prunes, avocados, artichokes, pears, and raspberries can be very helpful in alleviating the condition.

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Fluids

If one is suffering from bleeding piles then apart from having a nutritious meal one must also drink lots of water and other fluids. Apart from drinking eight glasses of water, one can also include hydrating fluids in their daily routine.

The fluids can range from herbal teas to broth or gelatin or pure fruit or vegetable juices and skimmed milk. Avoid drinking carbonated and caffeinated drinks. Also, alcoholic and sugary beverages should be avoided.

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Turmeric

A number of people believe that spicy food can contribute to piles or hemorrhoids. But this is not true and contrary to the belief that spices such as turmeric can reduce inflammation and treat bleeding pile problems.  Being rich in antioxidants, turmeric can be uses to season curries and other dishes.

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Garlic

Containing high amounts of antioxidants, consumption of garlic can strengthen the immune system, which reduces the chances of pile occurrence.

One can consume garlic in any form including diced, minced or dried.

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Cleanliness

To treat bleeding piles, one of the most important things is to stay clean. Throughout the day wash yourself with warm water or soak in warm bath regularly. One can also wipe with moistened toilet paper. But while washing and cleaning do not use scented soaps as this can cause irritation in the anal area. Instead, use semi-dry soft cloth to prevent building of moisture in the anal area.