HEMORRHOIDS

    Hemorrhoids are varicosities of the veins of the hemorrhoidal plexus in the anus, often accompanied by inflammation, reddening, and bleeding. Seldom are they painful unless accompanied by more advanced conditions such as fissures (tears) or fistulas (burrow-like tracts from the inner anus to non-healing sores around the anal area). Hemorrhoids bother over 50% of all adults. There are Biblical accounts of piles (hemorrhoids). Hemorrhoidal veins contain blood that is not emptying properly into the portal circulation to the liver. Constipation, laxative-induced diarrhea, pregnancy, and occupations requiring long periods of sitting on hard or cold objects tend to cause this itching, burning irritation.

    Constipation causes excessive lower bowel pressure and can cause the external hemorrhoid veins to enlarge suddenly. Thin or flat-on-one-side stools or a full feeling immediately after a bowel movement is a good indication of internal hemorrhoids.
    * Preventing this condition is best. Get adequate exercise and water each day. Take ProVex, and/or ProVex-Plus each day as recommended. FiberWise drink or bars are excellent fiber supplements and should be taken every day to prevent constipation. A cotton ball or a 2x2-inch gauze pad soaked with T36-C5 or Pain-A-Trate held in the anal opening can quickly reduce the itching and burning. MelaGel applied to the area can also bring quick relief.
    Chronic hemorrhoids are best treated as follows: Add 1 oz of Sol-U-Mel and 1 oz of Renew Bath Oil to 1 quart of warm water. Sponge the solution onto the hemorrhoidal area. Leave for several minutes. Pat dry. Apply MelaGel, Renew Intensive Skin Therapy, or Triple Antibiotic Ointment. Repeat the procedure morning and night for seven days. A hot sitz bath each evening with the above solution may be very helpful in shrinking any external hemorrhoids.
    Stubborn hemorrhoids may require conservative therapy beyond the use of Melaleuca products. Contact your health care provider about non-surgical hemorrhoid treatments.