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Home remedies for the burning of the rectum can offer great relief to patients suffering from this irritating condition of hemorrhoids in the anus. Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are conditions when veins in the anus swell to form wide masses that touch the walls of the rectum.

Remedies for Piles

Here are some important home-based remedies, useful in treating burning sensations in the rectum and other signs of hemorrhoids.

Mango Seeds

Patients suffering from burning sensations in their rectum should consume 2 grams of this dried mango seed powder with honey twice a day. It works primarily because mangoes have natural anti-inflammatory components in the seeds which become functional when they are crushed.

Coriander Seeds

Coriander has a wide variety of health benefits, and its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, stomachic, and spasmolytic properties make it a useful defense against piles and rectal burning. Drinking water with coriander seeds that has been soaked overnight is a helpful solution to treat burning and bleeding of the rectum.

Bayberry

You can prepare a mixture of bayberry, myrrh, white oak and goldenseal root and use it as an ointment for relieving the pain and burning caused by piles in the rectum. Bayberry has been shown to reduce the size and severity of hemorrhoids, while the other ingredients are all associated with anti-inflammatory or anesthetic/numbing effects.

Banana

It has been found that consuming mashed banana with a cup of boiled milk can reduce the burning sensation in the rectum. Potassium is a major component of banana relaxes blood vessels, leading to less stress and pressure on the veins around the rectum. Also, potassium acts as an astringent, which shrinks or tightens body tissues, including the tissue that becomes inflamed during rectal irritation.

Figs

Soak at least 4 figs in water at night and consume them in the morning on an empty stomach. You can also create a decoction from fig leaves, and apply that topically to the irritated area. When you do both of these things together, internally and externally, the results typically show themselves much faster.

Cumin Seeds

Apply the paste of powdered cumin with water to the anus to make the area cool and quickly remove the burning sensation. The mixture of roasted and unroasted cumin seeds, in their ground up form, can be consumed with water to get relief from this type of burning.

Buttermilk

Buttermilk has the ability to reduce the temperature of body and produce a cooling effect. Consumption buttermilk regularly helps to alleviate the burning sensation felt inside the rectum.

Lemon Juice and Coriander Juice

You can get relief from uncomfortable rectal burning by mixing lemon juice with mint juice and honey and drinking it at least 3 times a day. Also, you can drink coriander juice by mixing sugar into it 3 times a day to achieve the same relief. Lemon juice is used for many different conditions as an anti-inflammatory agent that reduces swelling and irritation, while adding mint and coriander juice provides a natural soothing and anesthetic agent to relieve the itching and burning sensation.

Hot and Cold Packs

The temperature variations resulting from hot and cold packs can decrease the swelling as well as enhance blood flow to the area for healing and cell repair.

Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel can be applied to the anus through the use of cotton pads to eliminate the burning sensation and other associated signs of piles. It has anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, which will reduce the burning sensation in your rectum.

Cranberries

You can blend 1 spoon of cranberries and put them inside cheesecloth. Patients suffering from hemorrhoids can keep this cheesecloth in the rectum and this can relieve the burning sensations and pain caused by piles.

Radish

You can consume radishes in their grated form or in the form of juice by adding salt to it. The paste of this vegetable mixed in milk is also a favorable remedy for hemorrhoids.

Aloe Vera

In case of piles and burning sensations in the rectum, you can apply aloe vera juice to the anus to reduce the burning sensation. Also has natural soothing and anti-inflammatory qualities which is why it is so often used for sunburn and other inflammation.

Most of these home remedies can be combined with more mainstream treatments, but you should consult your doctor first if you think the problem is getting serious.

Frequently asked questions

Can sitting for long periods worsen piles?

Yes, prolonged sitting can contribute to increased pressure on the rectal area, potentially worsening piles.

Can over-the-counter creams effectively treat piles?

Over-the-counter creams containing ingredients like witch hazel or hydrocortisone can provide relief.

Can over-the-counter hemorrhoid wipes be helpful?

Hemorrhoid wipes containing soothing ingredients can provide relief from irritation.

Is it advisable to lift heavy weights if I have piles?

Heavy lifting can strain the pelvic area and contribute to piles or exacerbate existing symptoms.