External hemorrhoids are swollen veins that appears around the ****. It appears to be  a grape like bulge and is often characterized by a blue or purple tint. Older people  are more likely to develop hemorrhoids than the younger ones. For women, it usually happens during pregnancy.  Here are some ways to treat external hemorrhoids.

Taking sitz bath is the most simple way to achieve external hemorrhoids relief. Using a plastic sitz bath is more convenient when taking this bath and it's available in leading drug stores in your area. A bath tub or a shallow bucket would do if you don't want to purchase a sitz bath at this time. You will need to sit on it to cover your **** and hips after filling it with warm water. Do this for 15 to 20 minutes and  at least 3-4 times a day. The warm water will allow more blood to reach those areas which will help ease discomfort. After taking the bath, dry the area with a clean and soft  towel. Gently pat the area to dry and don't rub it to avoid irritation. You can also use a pad with witch hazel which is anti-inflammatory agent.

You can also make some changes in your diet accompanied by regular exercise to treat external hemorrhoids. Adding more fiber in your diet will prevent constipation and soften your stools. You can then avoid straining during bowel movement which will eventually heal the external hemorrhoids.

You should also drink plenty of water daily to increase your fluid intake. This will result into a good and smooth flowing digestion. When we say exercise, it doesn't mean that you should go to the gym regularly or do rigorous physical activity. Our goal here to is to at have more  physical movement so minor adjustments in your daily routine is recommended. Let's say when going home from work, instead of taking a cab all the way to your house, why  not try taking the subway then continue walking until you reach your house. If that's too tiring for you, then think of simple ways to increase your physical movement.

If your external hemorrhoids are already very painful, then you should consider undergoing a surgery. Hemorrhoidectomy is one of the major medical procedures that  you might want to consider. In this procedure, the hemorrhoids will be surgically cut using a scalpel. Prior to the operation, you will be given general or spinal  anesthesia so that you won't feel any pain. After hemorrhoidectomy, your doctor may give you some pain relievers and stool softeners to aid with your recovery. This is accompanied by sitz baths to ease discomfort and pain during the recovery process.

Various treatment options are available for external hemorrhoids relief. It could be as simple as taking a warm sitz bath that can help in your blood flow. Eating a healthy diet and increaing your water intake is an effective way to treat  external hemorrhodis. Medical procedure like hemorrhoidectomy is your last option if  you are in a serious condition. It is recommended to consult your doctor if you're  considering this treatment option.

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