How to choose the best hemorrhoid cream

How to choose the best hemorrhoid cream

Many people don't know what hemorrhoids are until they experience some of the symptoms such as bleeding during bowel movements, constant itching around the anus, and pain. It is only when these symptoms appear that they look for information about hemorrhoids and hemorrhoid treatments. Typically, their investigation (either via the Internet or by speaking to their doctor) leads to hemorrhoid creams or ointments as a possible solution. But how do you choose the best cream? This article provides the information needed to determine which cream or ointment is best for someone.

First, let's learn a little about hemorrhoids. A hemorrhoid is a blood vessel in the rectum or around the opening of the anus that has become enlarged and swollen. When the blood vessel in the anal canal or rectum enlarges, it is called an internal hemorrhoid. If this occurs around the opening of the anus, it is called an external hemorrhoid. Common symptoms of hemorrhoids include pain or bleeding during bowel movements and itching or a burning sensation around the anus. They can be caused by constipation or unhealthy bowel movements, age, obesity, pregnancy and prolonged sitting. In short, anything that puts pressure on the veins can trigger a hemorrhoid. These factors make hemorrhoids a very common health condition, which is why almost half of all adults suffer from them at some point in their lives. However, the good news is that they are generally not serious and can be treated with a variety of methods, including creams and ointments.

When treating hemorrhoids, many people choose to use a cream or ointment to address the problem. Although not always the best treatment, creams and ointments can provide quick relief. The secret to finding the best cream or ointment is knowing the person's skin type, what symptoms you need to treat and finally what type of hemorrhoids you have.

To find the best cream or ointment, you need to know your skin type, i.e. dry or oily skin. For example, people with oily skin are better off using a cream rather than an ointment because the cream's active ingredients penetrate the skin more quickly than an ointment. The reason for this is that creams are water-based products while ointments are oil-based. So if someone initially has oily skin and applies an ointment, it will take longer for the active ingredients to work. On the other hand, people with dry skin should use an ointment. The oil in the ointment binds moisture in the skin and also acts as a lubricant, making bowel movements easier. Therefore, as a rule of thumb, people with oily skin should use creams and people with dry skin should use ointments.

Once you know whether a cream or an ointment would be better, the next step is product selection. To do this, it is important to find something that relieves the specific symptoms. Certain creams or ointments are better than others at treating certain problems. So if the main problem is hemorrhoid pain, it is better to find a cream or ointment to relieve pain. If the issue is not pain but itching, an anti-itch product is better. The point is to read the label and find a product that solves the main problem.

Finally, it is also necessary to know what type of hemorrhoids need to be treated. Creams and ointments can both be used to treat external hemorrhoids, but this is not always the case with internal hemorrhoids. Certain creams and ointments are for external use only and should not be used to treat internal hemorrhoids. Therefore, for internal hemorrhoids, it is important to read the label and choose something that can be used internally or use suppositories instead.

Inspired by Charles Freeman