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What are hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are swollen, inflamed veins around your anus or the lower part of your rectum. There are two types:

  • External hemorrhoids, which form under the skin around your anus
  • Internal hemorrhoids, which form in the lining of your anus and lower rectum
What causes hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids happen when there is too much pressure on the veins around the anus. This can be caused by:

  • Straining during bowel movements.
  • Sitting on the toilet for long periods of time.
  • Chronic constipation or diarrhea.
  • A low-fiber diet.
  • Weakening of the supporting tissues in your anus and rectum. This can happen with aging and pregnancy.
  • Frequently lifting heavy objects.
What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?

The symptoms of hemorrhoids depend on which type you have:

With external hemorrhoids, you may have:

  • Anal itching
  • One or more hard, tender lumps near your anus
  • Anal pain, especially when sitting

Too much straining, rubbing, or cleaning around your anus may make your symptoms worse. For many people, the symptoms of external hemorrhoids go away within a few days.

With internal hemorrhoids, you may have:

  • Bleeding from your rectum - you would see bright red blood in your stool, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl after a bowel movement
  • Prolapse, which is a hemorrhoid that has fallen through your anal opening

Internal hemorrhoids are usually not painful unless they are prolapsed. Prolapsed internal hemorrhoids may cause pain and discomfort.

How can I treat hemorrhoids at home?

You can most often treat your hemorrhoids at home by:

  • Eating foods that are high in fiber.
  • Taking a stool softener or a fiber supplement.
  • Drinking enough fluids every day.
  • Not straining during bowel movements.
  • Not sitting on the toilet for long periods of time.
  • Taking over-the-counter pain relievers.
  • Taking warm baths several times a day to help relieve pain. This could be a regular bath or a sitz bath. With a sitz bath, you use a special plastic tub that allows you to sit in a few inches of warm water.
  • Using over-the-counter hemorrhoid creams, ointments, or suppositories to relieve mild pain, swelling, and itching of external hemorrhoids.
When do I need to see a health care provider for hemorrhoids?

You should see your health care provider if you:

  • Still have symptoms after 1 week of at-home treatment.
  • Have bleeding from your rectum. Hemorrhoids are a common cause of bleeding, but other conditions can also cause bleeding. They include Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer, and anal cancer. So it's important to see your provider to find the cause of the bleeding.
How are hemorrhoids diagnosed?

To find out if you have hemorrhoids, your health care provider:

  • Will ask about your medical history.
  • Will do a physical exam. Often providers can diagnose external hemorrhoids by looking at the area around your anus.
  • Will do a digital rectal exam to check for internal hemorrhoids. For this, the provider will insert a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel for anything that is abnormal.
  • May do procedures such as an anoscopy to check for internal hemorrhoids.
What are the treatments for hemorrhoids?

If at-home treatments for hemorrhoids don't help you, you may need a medical procedure. There are several different procedures that your provider can do in the office. These procedures use different techniques to cause scar tissue to form in the hemorrhoids. This cuts off the blood supply, which usually shrinks the hemorrhoids. In severe cases, you may need surgery.

Can hemorrhoids be prevented?

You can help prevent hemorrhoids by:

  • Eating foods that are high in fiber
  • Taking a stool softener or a fiber supplement
  • Drinking enough fluids every day
  • Not straining during bowel movements
  • Not sitting on the toilet for long periods of time

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


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Home Remedies for Internal

ACNE BOILS ECZEMA RASHES
   Red clover (Trifolium pratense) contains antimicrobials and anti-inflammatory substances. It can for used internally and externally for the treatment of acne, boils, eczema and rashes.
Internal: Make tea from the 1 ounce red clover tops in 1 quart of wate...... plant. Then add a little white flour. Place the poultice onto the affected skin for 30 minutes. Reapply a few time a day, as needed.
Do not take internally while taking aspirin or other blood thinners.
Mechanism - allantoin and others
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Felter's Materia Medica on Internal

ABIES (Tsuga canadensis)TSCA
   The bark and prepared resinous exudate of Tsuga canadensis, Carriére (Abies canadensis, Michaux; Pinus canadensis, Linné). (Nat. Ord.... / ...r croup. It has also been used to advantage in some forms of eczema, particularly the weeping type. Internal. Pinus Canadensis, the name under which most of the alcoholic preparations pass, is mildly ... / ...be used where there is excessive secretion of mucus and the cough is largely precipitated by a feeble and relaxed state of the uvula and fauces. 2

ACONITUM NEPALLUS
   The dried tuberous root of Aconitum Napellus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae). Mountains of Europe and Asia, and northwestern North America.... / ...r membranes, and when inhaled may give rise to a peculiar local sense of icy-coldness. Administered internally in small doses aconite occasions a tingling or prickling sensation, felt first in the mou... / ...approaching from the extremities to the body. Excessive sweating comes on, rapidly lowering the body temperature, dimness of vision, 2

AGRIMONIA EUPATORIA
   The whole plant of Agrimonia Eupatoria, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rosaceae). A common perennial in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Dose, 5 to... / ...rh and nephritic irritation from the presence of gravel. It is also sometimes used as a gargle, and internally for mucous profluvia from any of the mucous structures of the body. The infusion is espec...2

ALLIUM CEPA
   The fresh bulb of Allium Cepa, Linné (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Common in cultivation everywhere. Common Name: Onion. Principal Constituent.—A... / ...s are objectionable only when made too heavy, carelessly applied, or when applied to open surfaces. Internal. Onion is stimulant, expectorant, and diuretic. A syrup of onion, prepared by drawing the j... / ...pus, and mucus. The dose is from 5 to 10 drops in water. It is sometimes given with an equal quantity of tincture of Xanthium Strumarium. 2

ALLIUM SATIVUM
   The bulb of Allium sativum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Sicily, Asia Minor, and Central Asia; cultivated also in the United States and Europe.... / ...sful as a revulsant in brain and cerebro-spinal disorders of children, associated with convulsions. Internal. Expectorant and diuretic. The juice or the syrup (made by covering bruised garlic with sug... / ...to digestion if not used to excess. As such it is a common ingredient of certain meat sausages. 2

ALNUS SERRULATA
   The recent bark of Alnus serrulata, Aiton (Nat. Ord. Betulaceae). A shrub of the United States east of the Mississippi River. Common Names: Tag... / ...It stains the skin. It is also a useful wash for nursing sore mouth of mothers, and should be given internally at the same time. Internal. A good remedy to promote waste and repair and to improve nutr... / ...crops of boils. Passive haematuria is sometimes controlled by its astringent action. 2

ALOEALOE
   The dried juice of the leaves of several species of Aloe: (1) Aloe Perryi, Baker; (2) Aloe vera, Linné; (3) Aloe ferox, Miller. (Nat. Ord.... / ...s its action and ipecac increases it. Applied to a denuded surface it operates the same as if taken internally, and administered to a nursing mother it purges the sucking child. By its stimulating act...2

ALTHÆA OFFICINALIS
   The decorticated dried root of Althaea officinalis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Malvaceae), a plant of salt marshes, river banks, and moist, sandy soils.... / ...gle for irritated throat. Applied upon a compress, it is reputed to be comforting to painful piles. Internal. An excellent lenitive and demulcent diuretic employed to soothe irritated and inflamed muc... / ...if starch, with some mucilage is needed, a decoction. It may be given freely. A syrup of marshmallow is a good vehicle for pectoral medication. 2

AMYLUM
   The fecula or starch of the seed of Zea Mays, Linné (Nat. Ord. Gramineae). (Formula: C6 H10 05). Common Name: Corn... / ... the heat of eczema, erythema, excoriations, and other irritated or inflamed disorders of the skin. Internal. The antidote for iodine poisoning. Diluted starch paste may be used as a lenitive after ot...2

ARNICA MONTANA
   ... diluted, the surface should not be covered or bandaged, so that evaporation may take place freely. Internal. Arnica is a greatly unappreciated medicine. It has a pronounced action upon the medulla an......ess and pain are due to strain, overexertion, or sudden jars or blows, the administration of arnica internally, in small doses of the specific medicine preferably, and the diluted tincture applied loc...2

ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA
   The root of Asclepias syriaca (Asclepias Cornuti, in the original), Decaisne (Nat. Ord. Asclepiadaceae). Common in rich soils throughout the... / ... the fresh, milky juice of the plant. Krausi believed it effective in removing small epitheliomata. Internal. As the root possesses tonic, diuretic, and anthelmintic properties it may be used occasion... / ...worms. The drug deserves study. The young “shoots” or turiones are a favorite pot-herb or “greens” in some sections of our country. 2

BALSAMUM PERUVIANUM
   ...lying the balsam to the skin, as hives, eczema, and erythema; sometimes the latter results from its internal use. These effects are thought to be due largely to impurities in the factitious drug, whic......d parasitic properties. Large doses cause gastro-intestinal irritation, with vomiting and diarrhea. Internally it causes increased circulation, some cutaneous warmth, and augments the flow of urine an......ef marrow, 1 ounce; quinine, 10 grains; and balsam of Peru, 1 drachm, has been advised in alopecia. Internal. Balsam of Peru is a stimulating expectorant and is of some value to restrain secretion in ...2

BAPTISIA
   The recent root and leaves of Baptisia tinctoria, Robert Brown (Nat.... / ... nipples, and ulceration of the cervix uteri, with foul, sanious, or muco-purulent leucorrhoea. Its internal exhibition hastens its local action in these conditions. Internal. Internally, baptisia is ......ealing of the ulcerated surfaces. In all of the local disorders mentioned, baptisia should be given internally as well as applied locally.2

BELLADONNA (Atropa belladonna)ATROP
   The (1) dried root and the (2) dried leaves and tops of Atropa Belladonna, Linné (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). Europe and Central Asia; also... / ...ully watched lest poisonous absorption take place. In many of the conditions mentioned the conjoint internal use is advisable—provided the specific indications for the drug are present. Therapy.—Int...2

BERBERIS (Mahonia) AQUIFOLIUM
   The root of Berberis aquifolium, Pursh (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). Western United States from Colorado to the Pacific coast; cultivated also for... / ...t aids to some degree to mitigate the miseries of the consumptive, and in chronic skin diseases its internal use has hastened the effects from external medication. Eczema, psoriasis (temporarily at le...2


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Physician's Materia Medica on Internal

ACACIAACACI
   A gummy e rudate from the trunk and branches of ACACIA SENE GAL, Willd. and other species of Acacia. Demulcent; sometimes prescribed in cough mixtures. The oflicial preparations are Mucilage Acacia (21 3-5 grs.) and Syrup Acacia (5 2-5 grs.). which should always be prepared fresh when wanted for internal use.3

ACID BENZOIC
   Antiseptic; a stimulant expectorant; renders the urine acid, hence useful in chronic cystitis; said to be as efficient in rheumatism as Salicylic Acid. Used internally in chronic bronchitis and in later stages of gonorrhea. A constituent of Paregoric, q. v. Dose, as an expectorant 0.015 to 0.030 Grm. (% to % gr.), as an antilithic, 0.6 to 1.3 Grm. (10 to 20 grs.). Sodium or Lithium Benzoates are commonly used in urinary af fections in preference to the free acid. Sodium Benzoate is a solvent for3

ACID BORIC (Boracic Acid)
   Antiseptic, yet non-irritant and not poisonous. Used largely in powder or glycerite as antiseptic dressing for wounds and ulcers; solutions are employed as collyria and for local use in nasal catarrh, ozena, cystitis, gonorrhea and various cutaneous diseases. Internal ly it is prescribed to render the urine acid in cystitis and as a remedy in fermentative dyspepsia. Dose, 0.3 to 1.0 Grm. (5 to 15 grs.).3

ACID CARBOLIC (Phenol)
   A powerful antiseptic and germicide, also an energetic and rapid poison; used internally as an anti-emetic and a gastric and in testinal antiseptic. Locally it acts as an anesthetic and cauterant. The liquified acid is applied in full strength to cauterize or thoroughly cleanse infected wounds, followed by strongalcohol to neu tralize its devitalizing effects. Carbolated oil (10 grs. to the ounce) or a carbolated ointment of similar strength, is one of the best dress ings for burns, scalds and i3

ACID GALLIC
   Astringent but not locally hemostatic, Prescribed in diarrheas, in atonic albuminuria, in hematuria, colliquative sweats, diabetes insipidus (combined with opium) and in internal hemorrhages. Ap plied locally in ointments in hemorrhoids and for unhealthy ulcers. Dose, 0.2 to 1.0 Grm. (3 to 15 grs.)3

ACID TANNIC (Tannin)
   Powerful astringent. Employed locally as a styptic; internally sometimes prescribed in diarrhea, but more commonly drugs rich in Tannin such as Blackberry or Rhatany are used. Dose, 0.12 to 0.6 Grm. (2 to 10 grs.). Ointment Tannic Acid, U. S. P., (87% grs. to the ounce). Used especially in hemorrhoids. Glycerite Tannic Acid, U. S. P. (87% grs. to the ounce). Used as application to throat in relaxed condition, also locally in chronic coryza and ozena, and in certain cutaneous diseases. as eczema,3

ALKAL-ANTISEPTINE
   A pleasantly aromatic liquid having an alkaline reaction and serving as an efficient antiseptic and germicide although not pois onous to the human subject. It differs from Antiseptine, q. v. in that it contains glycerin and is distinctly alkaline. Its chief active constituents are Thymol, Eucalyptol, Menthol, Sodium Borate and Sodium Benzoate. Internally it may be given in teaspoonful doses as a gastric and intestinal antiseptic with antacid properties, but it is much more commonly used locally 3

ALUM [Aluminium and Potassium Sulphate]
   A powerful astringent. Internally used as an emetic (especially in croup), also in lead colic. Locally used as a hemostatic or an as tringent wash or gargle. Dose as emetic, 4 to 8 Grm. (60 to 120 grs.); in lead colic, 1 to 3 Grru. (15 to 45 grs.) every 4 hours, in dilute solution.3

AMBER OIL
   Counter-irritant, antispasmodic; used internally in persistent hicoough; externally employed in rheumatism, acute laryngitis and in infantile bronchitis (mixed with olive oil 1:3).3

AMMONIA
   The medicinal preparation (Water of Ammonia) is a solution in water of the gas, Ammonia. Powerful irritant, rubefacient; much used in stimulating liniments, which should never be confined under an impervious covering unless blistering is desired. Internally a powerful stimulant, the effect passing off, however, quickly. It is antacid, but the carbonate is to be preferred for this use. Dilute solutions give relief for insect stings. Dose, 0.06 to 1.0 c. c. (1 to 15 m), highly diluted.3


WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Physician's Therapeutics Memoranda on Internal

ABSCESS
   In the incipient stage, applications of tincture iodine, of Phenol camphor, N., B. & Co. or of a... / ...grs. to the ounce, or injection into the tissues involved of 5 to 15 minims of a 2 per cent. aqueous solution oi carbolic acid may abort the abscess. Internally calcium sulphide, 1-10 to 1-2 gr. doses. For febrile reaction, aconite. Locally apply Glyceroplasma for its de pletant and emollient eifect... / ...and Phosphoric Acid Compound. Haemo Mangan is useful when blood is impoverished.3

BOILS
   To abort, paint the part with a solution of silver nitrate, 20 to 40 grs. to fl. oz. or apply... / ... drops of a 5% solution of carbolic acid. If these fail, apply Glycero plasma or a flaxseed meal poultice, with opium or belladonna to re lieve pain. Internally, sulphurated lime to prevent suppuration and appropriate tonic and restorative remedies. When suppuration occurs, treat as an abscess.3

CALCULI, BILIARY
   Relieve pain by hypodermatic injection of morphine and atropine and by cautious inhalations of chloroform, 20 to 30 minims at a time. Give olive oil (not less than... / ...ndrium), 3rd by medication; sodium salicylate, benzoate, succinate or phosphate, alkaline mineral waters, effervesciug granules Vichy, oil turpentine internally.3

CHORDEE
   Internally, potassium bromide and chloral; lupulin; a combina tion of camphor, henbane and opium; suppositories of belladonna. Locally, application of hot water; belladonna ointment over corpus spongiosum.3

COLIC, INTESTINAL
   Internally carminatives, especially chlorodyne; ether or Holl mann’sAnodyne; for infants, Lettuce Calmative. Exter nally counter-irritants, especially mustard and oil of turpentine.3

CONGESTION. LOCAL
   Glyceroplasma acts as a local depletant and so in many Cases gives relief. In internal congestions, eliminants, ergot, digitalis and quinine are useful agents, cathartics being most frequently pre scribed.3

EPIDIDYMITIS
   Use antipyretic and anodyne remedies as indicated. Apply locally an ointment of guaiacol or a solution of silver nitrate. Keep patient in bed if possible, with pelvis elevated, or else keep the part at rest by an appropriate dressing. After acute symptoms have sub sided treat resulting induration with mercurial and belladonna ointments or with lanolin, giving iodides internally.3

EPISTAXIS
   In severe cases, surgical measures must be resorted to (plugging anterior and posterior nares).... / ...el’s solution, vinegar) may be used, or else remedies that contract the capillaries (fluid extract ergot, anti pyrin, extract suprarenal capsule or internally fluid extract ergot). The hot foot bath to draw the blood away from the head, cold wa ter to nape of neck, raising the hands high above the...3

ERYSIPELAS
   Antipyretic remedies as indicated; tincture ferric chloride, 30minims four times a day, internally; locally Iodosyl ointmen ichthyol ora combination of ichthyol with resorcin; applications ol solutions of picric acid (3 grs. to the fl. oz.) or, as recommended by Higginbottom, silver nitrate (120 grs. to the fl. oz.). Antistreptococclc serum.3

GALACTORRHEA
   The most eflicient local remedy is an ointment containing bella donna and camphor. Internally, potassium iodide, belladonna, anti pyrin and chloral hydrate are of service.3

GANGRENE
   Bromine is the most e lcient escharotic; chromic acid and nitric acid are often used. Carbolic acid applied in full strength, followed by alcohol to limit its action, with subsequent dressing with Iodosyl has given excellent results. For cleansing, hydrogen peroxide is eflicient. Ichthyol and boric acid may be used in dressing, but Iodosyl is better. Internally guaiacol and creosote to guard against p yemia.3

GASTRIC ULCER
   Nourish patient by enemas so that stomach may have complete rest. Internally, silver nitrate and resorcin with codeine or morph ine, antacids, especially sodium bicarbonate with bismuth subcar bonate; counter-irritation by tincture iodine or mustard leaves; antiemetics as needed; for hematemesis, emulsion of oil turpentine, antipyrin, alum or other styptic; suprarenal extract. Bowels must be regulated by enemata.3

GLEET
   Iodosyl Pencils; astringent and antiseptic injections or irrigation (silver nitrate, mercuric chloride, zinc sulphate, carbolic acid. potassium permanganate, bismuth subnitrate); internally, methylere blue, sandalwood oil, etc.; Ze-an. Treat stricture by dilatation.3

GOITRE
   In simple Goitre (Bronchocele), ointment of mercuric iodide or tincture iodine externally; creosotide or potassium iodide and extract of thymus gland internally. In Exophthalmic Goitre, belladonna, strophanthus. ergot and sparteine are among the remedies that have been found serviceable. Extract of suprarenal capsules promises good results.3

GONORRHEA
   Free irrigation twice a day with a hot solution of potassium per manganate (1 grain increased gradually to 3 grs. to the pint); Iodosyl Pencils, with internal use of Ze-an; injections of silver nitrate or protargol, zinc acetate, mercuric chloride. Internally copaiba, oil sandalwood, cubeb. Treatment for acute gonorrhea should be con tinued until gonococci have completely disappeared.3


References

1) Bergner, Pal., Griswold, Alexandra F., Hufford, David J., et al. . Morton Grove, Il: Publications International, 2017.
2) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
3) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.