Saturday, January 31, 2009

How to Relieve Hemorrhoid Pain in Toddlers

By Heather-Jane Hunter

Hemorrhoids form when blood vessels in and around the rectal canal cannot contain the pressure being put on them. Anyone can get hemorrhoids, regardless of age. Toddlers and young children are less likely to get hemorrhoids than adults but they are still at rick. If a toddler is unlucky enough to get hemorrhoids it can be a very painful situation for them. Symptoms include burning, itching, anal pains, and blood on the stools. If you happen to notice blood anywhere around your childs anus, you should get them to a doctor quickly as hemorrhoids are not the only condition that can cause anal bleeding.

Hemorrhoids are especially bad in toddlers as they can cause serious long term damage both physically and emotionally. It is therefore very important to ensure that everything is done to ensure that your toddler avoids leading factors the cause hemorrhoids such as constipation. Straining to remove a stool is the single biggest cause of hemorrhoids in toddlers.

If you think that your child is constipated, or if the mention to you that they can go to the toilet, you should consult your doctor as soon as possible for an appropriate stool softener. A couple of things can be done to ensure that constipation never occurs, these include making sure your toddler drinks at least 8 glasses of water per day and has a diet high in fiber. Regular exercise also benefits the metabolism and helps to prevent constipation.

What to do if Your Toddler Has Hemorrhoids

If you find that your toddler does have hemorrhoids the best thing you can start to do is minimize their pain as much as you can. Make sure they stick to the three things mentioned in the previous paragraph (fiber, water, and exercise) as these will aid in healing the hemorrhoid. You can also do some other things to ensure that they are as comfortable as possible which I will now explain.

Take care to clean the anus with a very soft cloth or tissue. It sometimes helps to dampen the cloth before cleaning. Keep the area as clean as possible to avoid further irritation.

Dont let the child stand or sit for long periods of time. Once in a while get them to lye down to reduce pressure building up in the blood vessels located in and around the anus. Additionally, to reduce pain from burning, apply Aloe Vera gel to the affected area " this should be soothing and cooling for the toddler.

Soothe the hemorrhoid pain further by applying an ice pack to the rectum " this also helps to reduce the size of the hemorrhoid temporarily. Some people also find that giving the child a warm sitz bath helps to relieve pain.

If you want a step by step hemorrhoids cure, H Miracle is probably the best one to go for. I has no harmful side effects and works quickly to cure hemorrhoids and delivery rapis pain relief to toddlers and young children. H Miracle has be a proven success for thousands of children worldwide.

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