There are various home remedies that we can choose from to treat hemorrhoids symptoms. Whether the symptoms are mild or more severe, there are still treatments which can be performed at your home. It is common for hemorrhoids sufferer to feel itching and pain especially in the early morning and when passing stool. There is nothing to worry about since these symptoms can be easily treated with home remedies such as ointment and creams. These creams and ointments can be purchased over the counter from pharmacies or from health and wellness stores. There are also herbal preparations which can be used to relieve these symptoms.

But how about using a cold medication to relieve the itching and pain due to hemorrhoids? You might be surprised that some people uses a famous cold medication for their hemorrhoids and attests to its effectiveness in treating the condition. A novice weightlifter and wrestling coach for many years attested to the efficacy of the product when he used it personally when advised by a peer. He used Vicks Vaporub to relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids itching, burning and pain. It was an instant relief he said.

Another male said that he also got instant relief from the medication when a doctor suggested years ago that he use the product to alleviate the pain and itching. He said that it works very well for him and uses it regularly. The person who is already 67 year-old used Vicks Vaporub and other similar brand. However, putting Vicks Vaporub on the hemorrhoids will not provide total cure as the man is now asking if it is better to surgically remove the hemorrhoids.

Other people who use Vicks Vaporub to treat hemorrhoids also suggest other methods of application. Instead of putting it directly unto the affected area, it is mixed with water and camphor. A large jar of the product is melted into a small pan with low simmering water. A cake of camphor is added and stirred until it completely melted with the mixture. Let the mixture cool down before applying to the hemorrhoids. The mixture can be applied 3 to 4 times a day. This can also stop bleeding hemorrhoids. There are testimonials that these can also shrink hemorrhoids in a very short period of time.

However, some health experts do not agree on this particular treatment. It is still better to consult a health professional before doing any home remedies even if it is already tested by other hemorrhoid sufferers. Since the severity of hemorrhoids varies, it also needs different methods of treatment. For example, bleeding hemorrhoids may already require medical attention because it can be caused not just by hemorrhoids but by other health condition such as colo-rectal cancer.

Since Vicks Vaporub is a petroleum based product and contains menthol, it may not be applicable to all people. A reader who shared his experience with the product said that the sensation is like a spontaneous combustion that made him feel like he was a jet fighter with afterburners.

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