When statistics reveal that as many as eight out of every ten people in Europe as well as North America will eventually suffer from hemorrhoids, it's no surprise that so many people are seeking a good all natural hemorrhoid treatment.
There are clearly a number of good hemorrhoid remedies that one can choose from, but not every remedy works perfectly for all people.
Therefore, when one remedy fails, a person should seek other remedies for the treatment of piles before thinking about surgical procedures.
Homemade Ointments Many people use over the counter creams or ointments.
If you do not want to use over the counter products, you can make ointments of your own at home.
You can mix some aloe gel with some Vaseline and apply it to the formations you are dealing with.
The Vaseline can serve as a base for the aloe ointment that you make.
The aloe is then the active ingredient which is used to help deal with itchiness, swelling, and discomfort.
You can also add other herbs to the Vaseline base like butcher's broom, chamomile, chestnut, or calendula.
All of the latter herbs have been found beneficial when it comes to the management of hemorrhoid symptoms.
Homemade Poultices If you have a cheese cloth or a soft cloth you can make poultices which can be periodically applied to the perianal area throughout the day.
The ingredients of a poultice can include herbs or oils: some of the most common include almond/germanium oil, lemon juice, garlic, or cranberries.
You may want to alternate the use of the poultice you make with ice pack applications for swelling control and pain reduction.
Other Natural Treatments There are many other natural methods that work.
Unfortunately, there are just too many to list here.
One thing you need to keep in mind is that not every treatment will work for everyone all the time and not everything is as safe as it first might seem.
You might also need to be prepared to do a few weeks of research to find the treatment that works for you.