In the article, we will consider the most effective means for pain relief for hemorrhoids.
A common problem in the field of proctology is hemorrhoidal varicose veins of the rectum. The consequence of the inflammatory process is one of the most painful signs of hemorrhoids for a person - pain. That is why patients often ask proctologists: what are the ways to relieve pain on the background of hemorrhoids?
Varieties of painkillers
Currently, pharmacy counters and advertising posters offer a lot of information about the latest hemorrhoid pain relief products. They promise that the problem will disappear once and for all after taking one pill or using one suppository. You need to understand that this is actually not true. Different dosage forms are used with a focus on the individual characteristics of the organism, as well as on the characteristics of the course of the disease. Define,which of the dosage forms is more suitable, only the attending physician can.
The most suitable means for pain relief for hemorrhoids are tablets, suppositories and ointments.
Ointments
When hemorrhoids ointment is one of the most effective remedies. This is due to the fact that such a dosage form is especially quickly absorbed by the body into the rectal mucosa and produces a positive therapeutic effect. A number of ointments for pain relief of hemorrhoids can have an immediate effect, while others have a long-term effect. The most appropriate is the use of ointments for pain relief for external hemorrhoids, since with such a disease it is very convenient to treat inflamed nodes with such a dosage form.
List of ointments
The most popular and effective ointments for pain relief for hemorrhoids in proctological practice are:
"Bezornil". It can be used at any stage of hemorrhoids, but the drug becomes most active in relation to the pain syndrome at the second stage of the pathology
- Levomekol. This tool has a pronounced analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects (due to its unique composition). It has a small number of contraindications, which is also often a reason to purchase it.
- Proctosan. The basis of this drug is bismuth, which actively fights bleeding from hemorrhoids, eliminates the process of inflammation. This allows you to eliminate burning, pain, a sense of presencein the rectum of a foreign body. Indicated for use in the later stages of pathology, as well as for pain relief after surgery for hemorrhoids.
- "Relief". Produced in the form of ointment and gel. It has an extensive list of useful therapeutic effects, among which the first place belongs to anesthesia. It is indicated both for the treatment of exacerbations of external hemorrhoids, and as a supportive treatment after surgery to eliminate pathological nodes in a patient.
- "Troxevasin". This ointment eliminates inflammation and swelling, improves the condition of the vascular venous walls. Thanks to this, the pain syndrome goes away.
- "Fleming's Gel". The gel is based on natural plant substances. Since it is inherently homeopathic, it is not contraindicated during breastfeeding and pregnancy. The ointment will relieve pain, burning, sensation of a foreign object in the rectum. What else is used to treat and relieve hemorrhoids?
- Heparin ointment. The main effect of this ointment is the elimination of blood clots in the pathological hemorrhoid. Along with the thrombus, the process of inflammation is also eliminated, and tissue regeneration occurs. Thanks to this, itching, burning and pain naturally disappear. The drug is allowed for pain relief for hemorrhoids during lactation and pregnancy, which is another of its advantages. The only contraindication is a bleeding disorder.
Ichthyol ointment. The drug, the active ingredient of which is ichthammol,which has a clear analgesic, disinfecting and anti-inflammatory effects. The tool helps to eliminate pain and discomfort (especially during bowel movements)
Suitable for pain relief after hemorrhoid removal.
Candles
From hemorrhoids, painkillers suppositories contain an oil component in their basis. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that the candle at body temperature begins to gradually melt, thereby ensuring the flow of the drug into the blood. Substances in the composition of the suppository are actively absorbed by the rectum (more precisely, by the mucous membrane), providing a therapeutic effect. Candles, unlike ointments, make it possible to deliver funds to the depths of the rectum. This is an indication for their use in internal hemorrhoids.
Drug list
Not all hemorrhoid suppositories have an analgesic effect. Some of them are produced to influence other links of pathogenesis, so proctologists advise the following drugs for hemorrhoids for an analgesic effect:
"Anestezol" - a remedy based on an anesthetic. The suppository has an astringent structure and envelops the inflamed hemorrhagic node, eliminating inflammation and suppressing the pain syndrome. In addition, the use of these suppositories helps prevent the development of anal fissures and constipation due to its structure
- Ginkor Plus. The active ingredients of this drug are gingko biloba extract and butamben. The first has a positive effect on vascularwalls of the anorectal zone, the second actively eliminates itching and pain in the anus. This makes the remedy suitable for use during exacerbation of chronic hemorrhoids and in the period after surgery.
- "Neo-Anuzol". These suppositories have an extensive list of therapeutic effects, provide anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, and anesthetize. They are not suitable as emergency care for pain syndrome, as they stop it a few days after the start of treatment.
- Procto-Glivenol. This tool not only produces a strong analgesic effect, but also strengthens the surface of the venous vessels. After surgery, pain relief for hemorrhoids is very important.
- One of the most popular drugs is "Relief", the active ingredient of which is shark liver oil. Within a few days after the start of the treatment course, the pain syndrome disappears, tissue restoration of the rectum occurs. Suppositories of this manufacturer can be used by nursing and pregnant patients.
- Suppositories with belladonna. This plant significantly reduces pain, suppresses spasms of the rectum, which are a reflex reaction that aggravates a person's condition. Natural ingredients very rarely cause side effects, while they are allowed for use by pregnant women.
- Sea buckthorn candles. This natural healing agent perfectly copes with discomfort, burning, itching, pain during bowel movements. Sea buckthorn oil perfectly neutralizes the processinflammation, eliminates irritation of the rectal mucosa, restores damaged tissues. This drug is approved for use during lactation and pregnancy.
Pills
Pills are the most popular among patients, as they are easy to use, do not cause discomfort, unlike suppositories and ointments, do not stain underwear and bed linen. You can use them for both internal and external hemorrhoids. It is best to do this in the initial stages of the disease, which is characterized by a slight severity of the process of inflammation in the nodes.
Dissolving in the stomach, the tablets are absorbed into the bloodstream. They enter the circulatory system to the desired area, providing a positive therapeutic effect there. It comes more slowly when compared to using local remedies.
Which are the most popular pain relief pills for hemorrhoids?
List of pills
Treatment regimen for hemorrhoids may include the following pills:
- "Pileks" - anti-inflammatory natural remedy allows you to both eliminate the syndrome of pain, itching and burning, and directly cope with the inflammatory process. Due to the absence of chemical components in the composition, it can be used by nursing mothers and pregnant women.
- Detralex. This anesthetic drug for hemorrhoids acts within 40 minutes after use. It not only eliminates the pain syndrome, but also fights bleeding and congestion of hemorrhoids, improvesvenous tone. The patient feels that his condition is improving from the first day of the treatment course.
- "Pentalgin". This anti-inflammatory systemic remedy has five active substances in the composition, which have a pronounced analgesic effect, eliminate the muscle spasm of the rectum. Such tablets can only be used symptomatically, eliminating the pain syndrome for 5-10 hours. Contraindicated in patients with a disease of the gastrointestinal tract.
- "Hemoroidin". This medication contains natural herbal extracts. They have both a pronounced effect of anesthesia, and a hemostatic, anti-inflammatory effect. Tablets strengthen the vascular walls, thereby preventing the possibility of bleeding. First, burning, pain, discomfort in the anorectal zone go away. For the onset of the maximum therapeutic effect, it is desirable to undergo a three-week treatment course.
- "Flebodia". Such a drug reduces the phenomena of stagnation in the pelvic organs, eliminates the pain syndrome and increases vascular tone. A decrease in pain is observed only five hours after taking the tablets. Rarely observed side effects (mostly they are caused by individual sensitivity to the remedy).
Contraindications and side effects
Contraindications and side effects for all of the above funds are associated with individual intolerance to certain substances in the composition. Determine how to deal with pain in the background of hemorrhoids inin a particular case, only the attending physician can. It will be based on the type of hemorrhoids, the characteristics of the course of the disease, the individual traits of the body. Self-medication with such serious remedies can cause negative consequences.
Comprehensive approach
You also need to understand that pain relief after surgery to remove hemorrhoids must be comprehensive, it includes both systemic drugs (pills) and local ones (ointments, suppositories). Only in this way can the pathology be influenced from all sides and get rid of it altogether.
Hemorrhoid pain relief at home
The most affordable and easiest way to deal with pain is cold. An ice pack should be applied to the affected area, freezing the endings of the nerves and relieving the pain syndrome, improving the condition as a whole. If you prepare ice cubes from decoctions of medicinal herbs - chamomile, nettle and kidney knotweed - the effect will double.
Recipes
If there is a problem of anesthesia, folk recipes will perfectly help to cope with it. These include the following effective remedies:
- Candles made from raw potatoes. Cut a candle from the pulp, grease it well with vegetable oil (you can use any, but camphor is preferable), insert it into the anus at night. After ten treatments, you will feel tangible relief.
- Garlic candles. The peeled teeth are crushed with a press, mixed with softened butter, and suppositories are made. Every time after a bowel movement, you need to insert a candle.
Most efficient
Excellent efficiency in such methods of hemorrhoid pain relief at home: steam baths; tampons with celandine juice; enemas from blueberry broth; sitz baths with burnet infusion; grated beets or carrots wrapped in gauze.
The condition will help relieve exercise, which improves blood flow in the pelvic area. These methods are great for lactation.
