Hemorrhoids are a health issue of the body where the veins surround the anus or the lower part of the rectum is inflamed and swollen. They may be the cause of straining to pass a stool and other factors include aging, pregnancy, chronic constipation or diarrhea and anal intercourse. Both men and women suffer from hemorrhoids and nearly half of the population suffers from them by the age of 50. Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy for a woman because of the pressure of the fetus that is put on the abdomen and also due to the hormonal changes that cause vessels to enlarge. Most hemorrhoids that are caused by pregnancy are temporary.

Hemorrhoids are found either inside or outside of the anus and typically not life threatening or harmful. Most times symptoms will fade away after just a few days. Common symptoms include blood found in the stool or on toilet tissue, itching, lumps or incomplete bowel movements. Diagnose of hemorrhoids is completed by a rectal exam. External hemorrhoids can be diagnosed visually or by a rectal exam.

Hemorrhoid Suppository

There are suppositories that are used in treatment of hemorrhoids that reduce the itching and pain. These do not make the veins go away but help to give relief until the cause of the hemorrhoid is gone. This medication treats the inflammation, swelling and itching of the hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoid medications can be bought without a doctor’s prescription and at a low cost. They are not painful, can be self-administered very easily and provide fast relief.

Types of Hemorrhoids Medications:

1. Moisturizer. Sooth the irritated areas and relieve the bleeding and pain.

2. Vasoconstrictor. Constrict the blood flow to the vein in the area until the vein has become smaller and less painful.

There are many different types of suppository treatments for hemorrhoids available. Hydrocortisone products like Anusal HC can be bought over-the-counter and contain 1% hydrocortisone. The hydrocortisone is a steroid that has proven to be effective in treating internal hemorrhoids. A suppository with more than 1% hydrocortisone can be obtained by a prescription through a physician. Avenoc Suppositories are homeopathic products that contain all natural ingredients. Preparation H which is a non-steroidal is popular and readily available. The other main ingredient that can be found in over-the-counter suppositories is cocoa butter.

Popular brands of Hemorrhoid Suppositories:

1. Anusol HC suppositories. Used for internal discomfort and swelling. Helps to reduce itching, swelling and discomfort with rectal issues, like hemorrhoids. Depresses the forming, release and activity of those cells and chemicals causing the symptoms.

2. Equate Hemorrhoid Suppositories. Compares to Preparation H. Gives temporary relief to soreness, pain and burning. Relieves the discomfort and itching while shrinking the hemorrhoid tissue. Proves a coating for the discomfort that protects the surface to make bowel movements not as painful.

3. Preparation H Hemorrhoid Suppositories. Relief for burning, itching, swelling and discomfort. Works at night to aid in sleep. Makes bowel movements less painful by providing a coating to the area that protects the surface.

4. Boiron – Avenoc Suppositories. A homeopathic medication used to relieve stinging, pain, and bleeding that is found to be associated with hemorrhoids.

5. Calmol 4 Hemorrhoid Suppositories. Contains a higher percentage of cocoa butter so it melts faster and is more comfortable to use. Provides temporary relief to irritation, burning, itching ans discomfort.