Develop good bowel habits. Use the bathroom when you need to. Don’t ignore the urge to move your bowels.
Keep the anal area and the surrounding skin clean. Take a warm sitz bath after stool passage by immersing the hips and buttocks in warm water for 10-15 minutes. Three to four times a day can provide welcome relief from painful hemorrhoids. Lying down and resting calmly after stool passage may also provide
Eat plenty of high-fiber foods and vegetables and at least 2L of water a day. Avoid eating bowel irritating foods that are spicy, oily or deep fried, drinking too much alcohol, or staying up too late.
Avoid activities that increase intraabdominal pressure such as lifting heavy weights. Take small walks after sitting or squatting for prolonged periods of time.
Nonprescription hemorrhoid creams, suppositories containing hydrocortisone or pads containing witch hazel or a topical numbing agent may provide relief. However, they should not be used longer than a week unless directed by a doctor. Self-enema should be avoided.
Come to the hospital if symptoms progress, including repeating or continual feeling of bowel movement, large amount of blood in the stool or non-stop bleeding, severe anal pain, or significantly prolapsed hemorrhoid.