By now we know that hemorrhoids or piles as they are sometimes called are caused by inactivity and constipation. When I say inactivity, it is not inactivity of the bowel but sitting for long periods of time for example can start the hemorrhoidic process. Hypertension, also referred to as high blood pressure, is also a contributing factor…and there are many more.
There are a few hemorrhoid relief treatments available today and these treatment for hemorrhoids can be internal or external or even both depending on the level of the problem. When both occur they are referred to as mixed hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids cream, to be used externally, is a pharmaceutical, which is used to help in shrinking swelling of irritated hemorrhoidal tissues. Doctors quite often recommend the use of such creams to provide hemorrhoid relief and apart from that, some hemorrhoid creams are also available without prescription. These creams quite often contain herbal extracts such as “hazel compress” or cream, which stems from the leaves and bark of a plant called “Hamamelis Virgiana”.
Hemorrhoid cream is applied topically around the anal area in the form of witch hazel distilled liquid, ointment or medicated pads. This cream has proved to be a great hemorrhoid relief which relieves the pain, itching and swelling caused by hemorrhoids. So if you , like so many people, suffer from hemorrhoids, here are a couple of reasons to use this cream:
1. Hemorrhoid Cream helps to curb the swelling of hemorrhoidal tissues
2. It provides immediate and temporary relief from the painful burning, itching and discomfort bought about by hemorrhoids
How to apply hemorrhoid cream:
Apply by cleansing the affected area by either patting or blotting it with a cleansing tissue.
Hemorrhoid cream comes in the form of either a cream or foam as an analgesic or anesthetic, homeopathic or herbal to hydrocortisone variety.
Now here is some interesting news about hemorrhoid creams and when you read this bear in mind that this is a pharmaceutical product NOT a cosmetic product.
Fashion models across the globe have been using this same cream in the mornings to get rid of puffy eyes. Because US Health and Beauty magazines also recommended using such creams to do the same, this led to a big boost in demand for such products at pharmacies.
Be aware though that using hemorrhoid creams around the eye area can lead to problems and infections of the eye and should also not be used to remove facial moles.
Hemorrhoid creams as the name says, is a product to provide hemorrhoid relief and is there only help to manage rashes and inflammations resulting from swellings of hemorrhoidal tissues…read more!
