Avoid using tissue paper to wipe after a bowel movement. Tissue paper tends to be rough. Instead use baby wipes or a cosmetic pad soaked with lukewarm water for cleaning the area.

Cold compress and heat packs can be soothing and help to give you pain relief. Apply the ice pack for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, especially after a bowel movement. If the ice pack is too cold, wrap it in a cloth.

You can opt to use warm compress several times a day for 15 minutes each time.

Applying creams or ointment before a bowel movement can go a long way to ease the pain. Even petroleum jelly (Vaseline) ointment can help to lubricate the area during a bowel movement.

Instead of wiping the rectum with baby wipes or tissue paper, use a cosmetic pad soaked with witch hazel instead. Witch hazel is an astringent and it can help reduce inflammation, itching and pain. Most pharmacy will have this liquid in stock.

Soak the area in a warm bath after bowel movement to help get relief from the pain. Do not use soap and gently dry the area. Avoid rubbing the area. Consider buying a sitz bath. This can be purchased at your local pharmacy.

Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily and increase your fiber intake in your diet. This will not directly help with hemorrhoids but will keep the stool soft and prevent you from straining as you pass the stool.

Avoid lifting heavy objects or doing strenuous exercises. This will avoid putting pressure on the blood vessels in the rectum and keep the hemorrhoids from swelling up and getting worse.

Avoid getting too much caffeine from your coffee or tea. Also cut back or avoid spicy foods and chilly sauces, beer and carbonated beverages. This will prevent the hemorrhoids from being irritated.

Excessive weight puts extra pressure in the lower part of the body. There is an increased likelihood of getting hemorrhoids as your body weight increases.

References for Hemorrhoid Pain Relief
Created: July 29, 2010

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