Homeopathy for Haemorrhoids
Introduction
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Haemorrhoids (piles) are swollen veins in the rectum or anus, often caused by chronic constipation, prolonged sitting, pregnancy, or poor digestion. ​
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Homeopathy offers a holistic and individualized approach to treating haemorrhoids (piles). Instead of simply masking symptoms, it targets the underlying imbalances that contribute to the development of haemorrhoids. By stimulating the body's natural healing processes, homeopathic remedies not only relieve pain, itching, and inflammation but also help strengthen the veins and improve digestive health. This assists in reducing the tendency for haemorrhoids to recur, offering patients long-term relief and a better quality of life.
Types Of Haemorrhoids:
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Internal Haemorrhoids - Located inside the rectum, they usually don’t cause much pain (since the rectum has few pain receptors) but can lead to painless bleeding during bowel movements.
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External Haemorrhoids - Located outside the anus, they are often painful and can bleed, especially when inflamed and thrombosed.
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Thrombosed Haemorrhoids – These occur when a blood clot forms in an external hemorrhoid, leading to severe pain, swelling, and inflammation.
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Mixed Hemorrhoids – A combination of both internal and external hemorrhoids, where features of both types may be present.
Causes:
Key causes include:
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Chronic Constipation and Straining: Repeatedly straining during bowel movements—often due to hard, dry stools from a low-fiber diet—can put extra pressure on the rectal veins.
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Low-Fiber Diet: Insufficient fiber leads to constipation, making stools hard and difficult to pass, which in turn increases straining.
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Prolonged Sitting or Sedentary Lifestyle: Extended periods of sitting, particularly on the toilet, can contribute to increased pressure in the pelvic veins.
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Obesity: Excess body weight adds pressure on the veins in the lower rectum.
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Pregnancy: Hormonal changes and the growing uterus during pregnancy increase abdominal pressure, weakening the supportive tissues around the veins.
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Aging and Genetic Predisposition: As people age, the tissues supporting the veins may weaken, and a family history of hemorrhoids can also increase the likelihood of haemorrhoids.
Homeopathic Approach:
Homeopathy does more than merely treat existing haemorrhoids—it works to address the underlying factors that predispose a person to developing new ones. Often, this underlying susceptibility is linked to a weakened immune system, genetic predisposition, or an overall constitutional imbalance.
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By stimulating the body's self-healing mechanisms and restoring balance, homeopathic remedies help reduce the tendency for haemorrhoids to recur, offering more sustainable, long-term relief.
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Homeopathic remedies such as Aesculus, Causticum, Pulsatilla, Nux Vomica and quite a few other remedies can be selected depending on the type of haemorrhoids, predisposition and other associated factors.
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If you are considering homeopathic treatment, consulting a qualified practitioner can make all the difference in achieving long-term health and healing.
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An experienced homeopathic practitioner ensures accurate remedy selection, proper potency, and safe dosage. They monitor treatment progress and make necessary adjustments.
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Raj Kothuru is a third generation Classical Homeopath with years of experience in treating a wide range of health disorders including haemorrhoids of varied presentations.
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