Hemorrhoids also known as Piles is caused due to the swelling or varicosity of veins in the anus and rectum. They are quite common and detected mainly by the pain and the burning sensation around anus. These are the vascular structures that act as cushions of tissue composed of blood vessels that help in passage of the stool.

Depending upon the symptoms, hemorrhoid can be classified into two types, which are Internal Hemorrhoid and External Hemorrhoid. Internal hemorrhoids occur inside the anus and are mostly not painful whereas External hemorrhoids cause the area around anus to swell up which leads to inflammation and skin irritation. It may hang around the area. Depending upon the severity, various methods are suggested for hemorrhoid cures. For severe symptoms, its difficult to remove hemorrhoid without surgery but if it is in initial stage then many home remedies can be tried. Although these remedies are not guaranteed they are less painful and easily available. Natural methods are safe and they don’t have any side effects. Home hemorrhoid cures emphasize more on not the removal of the swollen part but by strengthening the veins by taking right nutritional diet. Herbal medicine is another option for the patients. These medicines and creams provide temporary relief to the person.  Few of the natural methods available are:

• Onion and Garlic: In this method, the outer cover of onion or garlic is inserted into the rectum which helps in killing the bacteria and strengthens the swollen veins. Burning sensation reduces but people suffering from bleeding hemorrhoids should not use this method.
• Salt water bath: In this method of hemorrhoid cures, the affected area is supposed to be dipped into salt water poured into a shallow container. Iodine cures the swollen tissues and reduces the pain.
• Almond oil: Almond oil is also used to kill the germs from the affected area by applying the oil on the area around the anus. This also helps the patient in regularizing bowel movement.
• Ice Pack: This is another natural remedy known by many people. In this method ice cubes are taken in a bag and then this bag is placed on the affected area. The person should ensure that the bag is always cold by replacing ice frequently.
• Lime juice: Last but the most important method of all is using lemon juice. Cut lemon into small pieces and pour water on it. Boil it for 15-20 minutes and then allow it to cool down. Vitamin C of lemon juice helps the blood vessels to strengthen up.

There are various kinds of surgeries done for removal of hemorrhoids from the body.  Looking at the severity, symptoms and type of hemorrhoids, doctors suggest the best way to get rid of it. Also, when the mentioned home remedies do not help, a person should go for surgery. There are some preventive measures related to food habits like what should be consumed, day to day activities, cleanliness, fitness etc that are recommended for hemorrhoid patients.