External hemorrhoid treatment is needed for enlarged veins that are usually found in the anus or rectum. You treat hemorrhoids with external or internal medications, or a combination of both. The type of medication that a person uses in dealing with hemorrhoids depends on his or her condition.

What exactly is an external hemorrhoid? These are inflamed veins seen around the anus. Because of the inflammation and due to their sensitivity the blood may clot around the anus and can be extremely painful. The lumps are also inconvenient making it challenging to have a bowel movement and clean the area hygienically. Oftentimes a clot will appear when one has a bout of constipation and therefore protrusions will appear outside the anus.

What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?

1. Blood will appear on the toilet paper every time you move your bowels. Usually the stool is real hard or rather large. You may also see blood stains on the toilet seat.
2. You will also feel a hard lump around your anus or rectum that often throbs with pain and the protuberance may be bluish or purple in color.

External Hemorrhoid Treatment Options

1. Sitz baths which are specially designed tubs are now sold by well known medical suppliers. All you have to do is soak yourself in this kind of tub filled with warm water for 15 to 20 minutes for three or four times a day.
2. For minor cases of hemorrhoids you can also opt to use ice packs, topical liniment, medical substances, seat pads, and loose fitting underclothes.
3. When seeking external hemorrhoid treatment your doctor may propose the use of creams or soothing balms or padding without the need of prescriptions. Topical creams with witch hazel or hydrocortisone can help reduce inflammation. These medicines along with warm baths on a regular basis help relieve you of the pain and soreness.
4. Another recommended natural remedy is Venapro because it helps to treat hemorrhoid internally, while reduce the pain and swelling.

External Hemorrhoid Treatment and Surgery

Patients with serious cases of hemorrhoids will have to undergo operation and there are three kinds. These are the following:

1. Infrared photocoagulation wherein the lumps will shrink when the infrared light is focused on the clots.
2. A hemorrhoidectomy is an operation which involves removing the hemorrhoid entirely from your body.
3. Laser coagulation where an electric instrument will be used to reduce the size of the infection and is a good choice for external hemorrhoid treatment.