What are hemorrhoids?
A precise definition of hemorrhoids does not exist, but they can be
described as masses or clumps ("cushions") of tissue within the anal
canal that contain blood vessels and the surrounding, supporting tissue
made up of muscle and elastic fibers. The anal canal is the last four
centimeters through which stool passes as it goes from the rectum to the
outside world. The anus is the opening of the anal canal to the outside
world.
Although most people think hemorrhoids are abnormal, they are
present in everyone. It is only when the hemorrhoidal cushions enlarge
that hemorrhoids can cause problems and be considered abnormal or a
disease.
Homeopathic medicine which can be used mostly are:
Aesculus. [Aesc]
This remedy is especially suitable to the form of haemorrhoids
arising from portal congestion, abdominal plethora. They may or may not
bleed, but there is a feeling in the rectum as of splinters or sticks.
This remedy actually produced many liver symptoms and haemorrhoids in
the provers. Other indicating symptoms are aching in the lumbar region,
protruding purple piles with severe pains in the sacrum and small of the
back and fullness in the region of the liver. Dryness, burning and
itching are good indications. Hughes prefers Nux vomica and Sulphur in
haemorrhoids dependent on congestion of the portal system. Pulsatilla is
one of the best remedies in haemorrhoids after AEsculus. Passive
congestion and dyspeptic troubles are the keynotes; blind haemorrhoids.
Haemorrhoids that bleed easily. It acts best in the higher potencies.
Haemorrhoids from chronic constipation may be cured with Aesculus.
Collinsonia. [Coll]
But says that no remedy can equal Collinsonia in obstinate cases of
haemorrhoids, which bleed almost incessantly, he recommends the
tincture. It is of special use in females with inertia of the rectum and
a congestive tendency to the pelvic organs. It suits pregnant women who
suffer from piles, and pruritus may be a marked symptom. The indicating
symptoms are chiefly a sensation of sticks in the rectum, with
constipation from inertia of the lower bowel. It is especially
applicable to heart pains resulting from a suppression of a habitual
haemorrhoidal flow. It is somewhat similar to Nux, but is a far more
useful remedy. Ignatia. Haemorrhoids characterized by sharp, stitching
pains, shooting up the rectum.
Hamamelis. [Ham]
Hughes esteems this remedy as one of the best in haemorrhoids, and
clinical testimony is decidedly with him. It has bleeding haemorrhoids,
and the flow of blood is quite copious, and the great characterizing
indication is excessive soreness. Hughes recommends the second dilution,
and experience shows that an external application either hot or cold of
Hamamelis extract will promptly reduce the inflammation and soreness.
Sulphur has constipation and itching about the anus, worse at night,
which may be considered as keynotes for its use.
Aloes. [Aloe]
This is also a most useful haemorrhoidal remedy. It is indicated
where the piles protrude like a bunch of grapes, bleeding often and
profusely, and are greatly relieved by the application of cold water.
There is a very marked burning in the anus the bowels feel as if
scraped. There is a tendency to diarrhoea, with the well-known uncertain
feeling in the lower bowel. This tendency to diarrhoea will distinguish
from Collinsonia, which has the tendency to constipation. Ratanhia has
burning in the anus, and protrusion of varices after a hard stool. The
characteristics of this remedy are burning and fissure of the anus,
great painfulness and sensitiveness of rectum Capsicum. Bleeding piles
with burning pain, itching, smarting and stinging in anus during stool
are characteristic of Capsicum.
Nux vomica. [Nux-v]
If the haemorrhoids be large and blind, with a burning, stinging and
constricted feeling in the rectum and a bruised pain in the small of
the back, and especially if excited by sedentary habits or abuse of
stimulants, them Nux may be prescribed with confidence. Itching
haemorrhoids keeping the sufferer awake at night, relieved by cold
water, or bleeding piles with constant urging to stool, and a feeling as
if the bowel would not empty itself are further indications. Arsenicum.
Indicated in bluish piles with burning pain, prostration and debility.
Muriatic acid. Great sensitiveness of the anus, cannot make use of the
softest toilet paper; the piles are so sore and sensitive that the
slightest touch is unbreakable. Haemorrhoids in the aged. Graphites.
Haemorrhoids which burn and sting , anus sore, worse sitting. The rectum
seems to have lost its contractile power, and the varices protrude.
Lycopodium. [Lyc]
A very useful remedy for piles which do not mature, but remain as
hard bluish lumps, and also for bleeding piles containing large
quantities of blood. Sepia. Haemorrhoids from retarded portal
circulation; bleeding haemorrhoids with fullness in the rectum; oozing
of moisture with great soreness.
