Hello kutub:
Thank you for the question. As an on-again-off-again sufferer from
hemorrhoids over the last 20 years, I hope I can lend some personal
perspective to this answer. It is always difficult to choose the
"best" of anything as that is almost always an objective decision -
however, between my own experience and the research I have done, I am
hoping I can point you in the right directions.
First of all, please understand that we do not give out *professional*
medical advice here at Google Answers, and there is nothing like a
professional medical opinion to help point you in the right direction.
One of the difficulties in answering this question is that there are
different types of hemorrhoids that you might be suffering from - and
each one has different treatment options. While most sites just
differentiate between *internal* and *external* hemorrhoids, the
following website breaks things down a little bit more.
ABOUT HEMORRHOIDS
URL: http://minorprocedures.com/Hemorrhoids.htm
Again, seeking a doctor's opinion will help you determine which type
of ailment you are suffering from.
Having said that, I have researched modern treatment options for you
and I have found that they break down into the following three
categories.
1. Diet Changes
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While it won't cure you forever of hemorrhoids, dietary changes are an
excellent way to keep them under control and avoid unnecessary
suffering. This is the only effective way *I* have found to keep the
piles away.
Many site will tell you what you should (and contrarily) shouldn't be
eating to avoid hemorrhoid problems. For example:
Hemorrhoids
URL: http://www.wholehealthmd.com/hk/remedies/disp/1,1459,535,00.html
Quote: "A diet rich in complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber,
particularly insoluble fiber, is recommended for hemorrhoid sufferers.
A recent study found that skipping breakfast is significantly
associated with hemorrhoids, so eating breakfast is a wise choice and
a great opportunity to bulk up on dietary fiber. Fiber is helpful
because it relieves constipation, which is linked to hemorrhoids.
Dietary fiber attracts water, creating soft, bulky stools that
stimulate bowel contractions and ease elimination. Insoluble fiber, in
particular, is beneficial because it is broken down slowly, if at all,
by intestinal bacteria and promotes good bowel function. Wheat bran
reduces the risk of hemorrhoids because it is rich in insoluble
fiber."
Hemorrhoids
URL: http://www.egregore.com/diseases/hemorrhoids.html
Quote: "Wrong eating habits may cause the majority of hemorrhoids.
Eating a diet that contains a large amount of refined foods that are
low in bulk (fiber), tends to cause small, hard stools, resulting in
straining and constipation; this causes the pressure inside the colon
to increase. Taking ordinary commercial laxatives that are on the
market may also be a cause, as many of them irritate the membranous
lining of the colon."
HAEMORRHOIDS OR PILES
URL: http://www.hashmi.com/hemorrhoids_or_piles.html
Quote: "What is in the western diet that causes hemorrhoids or piles?
It is not what is in the diet; it is what is left out fiber. Fiber is
the indigestible part of a food, the roughage that adds bulk to the
stool. Natural foods such as vegetable, fruit and grams, are high in
fiber, but refined 'western' foods such as sugar and white bread are
low."
However, what I've found from personal experience is that we all have
different "trigger" foods that cause hemorrhoids to flare up. With me,
I found it was an excess of alcohol or caffiene. If I stay away from
these two things in excess, I *never* have any problems, no matter how
much I may sit around or do other things that are supposed to cause
problems. So, I suggest that the next couple of times you get
hemorrhoids, you try to think "What did I eat or drink recently that I
don't always eat or drink." This might help you discover your
triggers.
2. Ointments, Creams, and Suppositories
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The most commonly used treatment for hemorrhoids is the use of an
ointment, cream, or suppository to shrink the offending hemorrhoids
and relieve the pain and itching. There are many, many products
available on the market for this. The following website provides some
of the options.
Drugstore.com - hemorrhoids
URL: http://www.drugstore.com/qxc102_333181_sespider/hemorrhoids/hemorrhoids.htm
The two most popular medications seem to be Preparation-H and Anusol.
I have used both and found Anusol to be far superior (for me). It
caused less initial pain after application, provided me with
longer-lasting relief, and was less "smelly" to use. I have stuck with
it for many years now.
Both of these medications can be purchased in Australia, as the
following sites will show.
Pharmacy Direct
URL: http://www.pharmacydirect.com.au/PD_DepartmentsSearch.asp?DID=13
National Pharmacies
URL: http://www.nationalpharmacies.com.au/db/client/Cl_ProdList.php?catID=21&depID=4
I'm not sure about the availability of these products in South Korea
(as I cannot read Korean). However, I am sure that most Australian
on-line pharmacies would ship such over-the-counter products to South
Korea.
3. Surgical and other Treatments
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Neither dietary changes nor creams are going to completely "cure" your
hemorrhoids. If your case is severe enough, there are other more
drastic options available to you. I personally have never gone this
route.
A good site that lists some of the more painless options is:
Painless Techniques for the Treatment of Hemorrhoids
URL: http://www.hemorrhoid.net/painless.htm
I investigated these options for you to try to find the least painful
ones (both during the procedure and during any recovery that may be
necessary). The following seem to be your best bets. (I have included
links to sites in Australia where you can get these treatments.)
* Coagulation or cauterization
The Rosemont Centre
URL: http://www.rosemont.com.au/hemorrhoids.htm#What is the Treatment?
Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia
URL: http://www.cssa.org.au/patientarticle.asp?ArticleNo=13
(Use the Find a Surgeon feature to the right.)
* Banding
The Rosemont Centre
URL: http://www.rosemont.com.au/digestive_tr5act_bleeding.htm
Colorectal Surgery
URL: http://www.colorectalsurgery.com.au/haemorrhoids.htm
Of course, the treatment that is appropriate for you will depend on
what your doctor tells you about what type of hemorrhoids you are
suffering from.
I hope this information helps with your research.
If you need any clarification of the information I have provided,
please ask using the clarification feature and provide me with
additional details as to what you are looking for. As well, please
allow me to provide you with clarification(s) *before* you rate this
answer.
Thank you.
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