Hemorrhoid is a condition that affects more than half of the older population. Its occurrence is higher on people who are not active or live a sedentary lifestyle. Other factors that contribute to the onset of hemorrhoids are type of foods, work conditions, obesity, and a lot more.

While it is considered as an ordinary medical condition, it can be annoying especially if several symptoms occur. Pain, itching, and bleeding are common symptoms of hemorrhoids that should be taken cared of.

Various Treatments Available for Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoid sufferers should not worry because several options are available in treating this condition. For mild conditions, over the counter medications are widely available. You can choose from hemorrhoid creams and ointments, suppositories, medicated pads, and hemorrhoid tablets. There are ready made herbal preparations if you prefer traditional and herbal remedies. You can also prepare your own herbal concoctions if you have access to herbs for hemorrhoids.

For more serious hemorrhoid condition, doctors usually recommend surgical and non-surgical treatments. These methods physically remove the hemorrhoids. However, some of these treatments are not 100 percent effective because of the recurrence of the condition. Before choosing any of these options, consult your doctor first so that you can weigh which of these options will work for you.

Hemorrhoid Tablets Promises Fast Treatment

One of the hemorrhoid treatments that is widely marketed online are hemorrhoid tablets. While we are not against this type of hemorrhoid medication, users should be wary when taking this medication. What we observed in most hemorrhoid tablets offered online and as well as in other traditional health stores is the inclusion of herbal ingredients.

It is true that many herbs can prevent itching and bleeding hemorrhoids. Some of them are also effective in dealing with the painful ones but there are some that can cause severe side effects.

Tablets Contain Herbal Ingredients

Most of the hemorrhoid tablets offer immediate cure of hemorrhoid symptoms. It usually targets the cause of bleeding, pain and itching. Horse chestnut for example is a widely used herb for hemorrhoid treatment. It improves blood circulation and strengthens the walls of the veins in the anal area. Other herbs which are used as ingredient in hemorrhoid tablets are aloe vera (which helps reduce the pain and inflammation) and peony root (which helps ease pain and itching).

Other products contain extracts from poison nut tree, sophora flower, biota leaf, herba selaginellae, and radix ampelopsis. There are also some ingredients in hemorroid tablets which are used in traditional Chinese medicine. So if you are not familiar with the ingredients, a search in the internet will help.

Usual Dosage of Hemorrhoid Tablets

The usual dosage for this type of hemorrhoid medication is 1 tablet three to four times a day. Some brands of hemorrhoid tablet even recommend intake of up to 4 tablets three times daily. Most companies offering hemorrhoid tablets suggest a 2-week minimum treatment to effectively cure the symptoms of hemorrhoids. Others recommend continuous intake of the medication if the pain and itching persists.

However, just like with other medications, allergic reactions may occur if you are sensitive to some of its ingredients like sulfur. These products are not recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers. Consult your doctor first if you want to take hemorrhoid tablets and tell them what the ingredients are so that you will be cautioned of the possible side effects.

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