Hemorrhoids

Also known as:  Haemorrhoids;  Piles

Hemorrhoids are Varicose Veins of the Anus, characterized by tender, painful swellings at the anal margin.

 More than 75% of the population of Western nations have Hemorrhoids at some point in their lives.

As Venous Insufficiency is the most common underlying cause of Hemorrhoids, treatments that alleviate or prevent Venous Insufficiency are also likely to alleviate or prevent Hemorrhoids.

Amino Acids

 Arginine may alleviate Hemorroids (by stimulating the production of Nitric Oxide which causes the sphincter Muscles to “relax”).  ^[2]

Carbohydrates

 Cellulose may help to prevent Hemorrhoids: 

 Methylcellulose may alleviate the Pain and Bleeding associated with Hemorrhoids (Methylcellulose softens the stool, causing the passing of stools to be less painful. 

 Hemicelluloses may help to prevent Hemorrhoids. 

 Psyllium may alleviate the Pain and Bleeding associated with Hemorrhoids (Psyllium softens the stool, causing the passing of stools to be less painful).  ^[3]

Growth Factors

 Skin Respiratory Factor (SRF) (applied topically to the anus) may alleviate Hemorrhoids. 

Prescribed Medications

 Fluocortolone (applied topically via ointment or suppositories) is often prescribed for the treatment of Hemorrhoids.

 Prednisolone (applied topically via ointment or suppositories) is often prescribed to reduce the Inflammation associated with Hemorrhoids.

Polyphenols

 Anthocyanosides may alleviate Hemorrhoids by strengthening the Capillaries.