What is the difference to anal fissures and hemorrhoids?
An anal or anal venous thrombosis is a swelling in the area of the anus caused by a venous blood clot. This results in a very painful lump in the anal canal or the outer edge of the anal canal. This is usually bulging elastic and has a dark red color. It is not always easy to distinguish from a hemorrhoid, which is rarely accompanied by pain and is a protrusion from the anal canal. An anal fissure, on the other hand, is a state of irritation with tearing of the mucous membrane within the anus, which is usually indicated by light-colored blood in the stool.
These household remedies are used
There are various home remedies that can be used to treat an analthrombosis:
- Camomile extract
- Horse Chestnut
- Fat cream (Vaseline)
- Sitting baths
Application Camomile extract can be used in local form as suppositories, for example. Effect Chamomile has an anti-inflammatory and regeneration-promoting effect, which alleviates the symptoms of analthrombosis. What must be observed?
It is advisable to use the suppositories after bowel movements. For which diseases does the household remedy also help? Camomile extract in other dosage forms also helps with gastrointestinal cramps and dry skin.
Application The horse chestnut can be purchased in the form of an ointment from the pharmacy and is applied locally in the affected region. Effect Horse chestnut contains active ingredients that have a decongesting and at the same time soothing effect on the irritated skin of the analthrombosis. What must be observed?
Before applying Horse Chestnut Ointment, the area of the analthrombosis should be carefully cleaned. For what other illnesses does the household remedy also help? Horse chestnut is also used for rheumatism and varicose veins.
Application A fat cream, such as Vaseline or milking grease, can be applied two to three times a day after cleansing in the appropriate area. Effect The fat cream ensures that the skin of the irritated area is kept elastic, as pain occurs under the pull of the venous blood clot. What must be observed?
When applying the fat cream, any pressure should be avoided, as this can increase existing pain. For which diseases does the household remedy also help? Fat cream can also be used for dry skin and eczema.
You will find more ointments in the article: “Ointments for an anal thrombosis” Application A sitting bath can be used up to three times a day for about a quarter of an hour. Effect Sitting baths can reduce the inflammatory symptoms, including swelling, and promote the healing of the analthrombosis. What must be considered?
The temperature of the sitz bath should not exceed 36°C in order to prevent an excessively increased blood circulation. For which diseases does the home remedy also help? Sitting baths are also suitable for the treatment of an anal fissure.
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