Having hemorrhoids is often an embarrassing medical condition for most people and not something you would like to discuss with other people.
This would then often lead to people suffering from hemorrhoids to investigate hemorrhoid home treatment options as an alternative to going to the doctor or speaking to a pharmacist.
What is the best hemorrhoid home? You must have an understanding of what hemorrhoids are and what causes this condition that effects millions of people before you can find an effective cure of a home treatment.
Hemorrhoids are basically veins in and around the rectum area that gets swollen and irritated.
There are several factors that cause the veins to swell, bleed, itch and burn.
Most common reason for hemorrhoids flaring up is:

• Straining to pass a stool due to constipation
• Prolonged diarrhea
• Pregnancy, this is due to the pressure of the growing baby and during natural birth.
  
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Lifting up or carrying of heavy objects

Hemorrhoid home treatment The best treatment would be to prevent hemorrhoids by eating a healthy diet and including plenty of fibre and water.
Should the hemorrhoids get painful, there are a couple of hemorrhoid home treatments that are effective to relief the pain and irritation without seeking medical advice or using medication.

• Ice packs helps to relieve the swelling and reduces some of the pain.
  
• Keeping your anal area clean will help with the itching and burning, but do take care not to use a soap or a cleaning agent that will cause even further irritation.
  
• Taking a warm bath also helps to soothe the irritated area