We understand that hemorrhoids (also known as piles) can be embarrassing and difficult to deal with. But you don’t have to suffer in silence or suffer for very long.

Effective home hemorrhoids treatments are a available. In the UK there are a number of pills, creams and ointments.

We look at the treatments available and recommend the best one for you. There’s nothing worst than spending time and money finding a product that doesn’t work. Read our piles treatments reviews to find out what works, how they work and which products don’t work.

What treatments are available?

If you think you have severe hemorrhoids then you must visit your Doctor. If your symptoms are less severe then there are home treatments available that can help relieve the pain and help hemorrhoids go away.

Pills – There are number of over the counter pills you can buy online. They are usually a herbal pill that is taken daily. An effective pill can start to relieve your symptoms within days. Taking away the pain an discomfort and helping the hemorrhoids settle.

Creams – They are probably the most common treatment available. You rub the cream into the area several times a day. The creams usually contain an anesthetic which numbs the pain. It’s important to choose the right cream, there are different creams available for different hemorrhoids.

How to prevent them from getting worse

There are a number of things you can do to prevent them from getting worse. By not making changes you may be aggravating them which will slow down your treatment.

• If you are overweight then take steps to start losing weight now.
• Constipation can be a cause. Eat more foods that contain fibre, like brown bread, brown rice, vegetables, cerals and nuts.
• Keep hydrated, drink 8 glasses or water or juice a day.
• Try to keep a regular bowel movement. Don’t hold it in.
• Avoid cause of consipation. Painkillers that contain codeine can cause it. Eating lots of white bread, white rice, meat and processed foods adds to it.