For many people who suffer from hemorrhoids, finding a treatment means either going to a drug store to buy some cream or it means going to a doctor for an expensive and painful hemorrhoid removal procedure.
It doesn't have to be this way, however, because there are many methods of treating hemorrhoids that are completely natural and don't include a visit to the doctor.
Before we look at natural hemorrhoids treatments, we need to have a better understanding of what actually causes hemorrhoids.
The primary cause of hemorrhoids is excess pressure on the blood vessels in the rectal area which causes them to swell and become what we know as a hemorrhoid.
Some of the things that can put excess pressure on that area are sitting for prolonged periods of time, straining during bowel movements, obesity, and pregnancy.
While there isn't a whole lot you can do to relieve pressure caused by pregnancy, you can do something about the other causes I've mentioned.
Simply being more physically active, and not sitting for more than and hour or so at a time will help relieve pressure from sitting, and adding more fiber to your diet and keeping well hydrated will allow your bowel movements to pass without as much straining.
Also, losing weight will help relieve some of the pressure that a heavier body places on the rectal area.
If these simple natural treatments for hemorrhoids aren't enough for you, then I would suggest you consider buying a hemorrhoid treatment guide which can be found online.
This type of guide can teach you more effective methods of naturally curing your hemorrhoids and preventing new ones from forming.