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If you have hemorrhoids then you're probably feeling stressed even thinking about it. If you don't know what steps you need to take towards relieving your pain then look no further. This article is here to serve as an aid for ways you can alleviate your hemorrhoids.

Eating a lot of fiber will not necessarily help a hemorrhoid to disappear, but it will help the swelling dissipate. This is because regular and fluid (not "liquid" in this context, but rather "easy") bowel movements will not further damage the veins and this will prevent flare-ups or even additional hemorrhoids.

Try not to take laxative medications if you can help it. While they will help you use the restroom after you take them, they cause further constipation later on. This will only exacerbate your discomfort and frustration. Find other ways to treat your hemorrhoids; consider changing your diet or taking supplements.

If you have an aloe vera plant, you can break off a piece and use the gel as a soothing salve or compress that can be applied to painful and swollen external hemorrhoids. Break the stem, then gently squeeze it repeatedly to extract the maximal amount of gel. The gel can then be applied directly to the hemorrhoid.

Ice packs can provide great relief for your hemorrhoids. Apply the ice packs directly to the effected area for a soothing, and cooling feeling. Water that is frozen in an ice pop mold works really well when applied to the anal cavity. Application can be made four or five times a day, for up to fifteen minutes at a time.

Hopefully with the knowledge you just gained you're thinking of the ways you can get rid of this problem. Your goal is to feel as comfortable as you can so you want to do whatever you can to get rid of the hemorrhoids. Stay optimistic and apply what you learned and you should do just that.