Natural Home Remedies For Piles Relief

Swollen, enlarged veins inside and around your bottom (anus), pain, anal itching and rectal bleeding.

If you have Piles (haemorrhoids), those are some of the symptoms you may have to deal with on a daily basis. While piles are a common issue among older adults, affecting more than half of people over the age of 50, they can affect anyone at any age.

The problem can be frustrating and, at times, embarrassing, not exactly something you feel comfortable discussing openly. But, the only good part is that you may be able to treat them at home with simple changes and natural remedies like Krishna’s Piles Care Juice.

This blog discusses natural and safe home remedies for pile relief and also helps you understand when it might be necessary to visit a doctor for treatment.

Why do Piles Occur?

You might be surprised to know that everyone actually has hemorrhoids. These are small blood vessels located around your anus that help supply blood to the area. They only become a problem when these vessels swell and get inflamed, which can cause a lot of discomfort. And why exactly do they become enlarged…there is no specific reason to pinpoint. But usually, there are several factors associated with it:

• Increased pressure in the lower rectum due to chronic constipation or diarrhoea
• Straining during bowel movements
• Regularly lifting heavy objects
• Prolonged sitting on the toilet
• Eating a low-fiber diet
• Pelvic floor dysfunction, especially in postpartum mothers
• Genetics
• Being obese
• Having anal intercourse

Natural Remedies For Piles

1. Sitz Bath

This is a highly effective remedy for piles if you are dealing with itching and irritation. All you need to do is sit in a tub that is filled with three to four inches of warm water (not hot). You have to sit with your knees bent for 15 minutes, several times a day. Gently wipe yourself dry with a towel; do not rub the affected area

You can buy a special sitz bath tub from your local pharmacy.  It fits right over your toilet seat, making it super convenient to immerse the area. If you don’t have one, just fill your bathtub with warm water and sit in it comfortably.

This is one of the best treatments for hemorrhoids. The warm water improves blood flow, reduces swelling, and gives relief from itching and pain.

2. Cold Compress

When you feel a lot of pain or swelling in the anal region, applying an ice pack or cold compresses can be very helpful. The cold helps in subsiding the swelling in the affected area and numb pain.

But do not apply the ice pack directly to your skin, as it may damage your skin. Wrap the ice in a small cotton cloth or towel and then apply gently for a minimum of 15 minutes at a time.

This natural home remedy for piles is most effective for large, painful haemorrhoids or whenever your piles symptoms flare up.

3. Krishna’s Piles Care Juice

Ayurvedic medicines are a great natural way to find relief from piles and help prevent their recurrence.

Krishna’s Piles Care Juice is a trusted Ayurvedic formula that is formulated with Chitrak Mool, Bachh, Kutaj, Bilav, and 6 other herbs that target the root cause of piles, which is poor digestion, constipation, and inflammation. These ingredients help in making the digestion better, so you easily pass stool without straining the anal area. They also help in reducing the inflammation/swelling around the affected area, which helps reduce pain and bleeding.

 When you drink this juice regularly, you will see:

• Improvement in Digestion
• Soft stool and regular bowel movement
• Reduced swelling and burning in the anal region

How to Use It?

Morning: Mix 20–30 ml juice in half a glass of water and drink it on an empty stomach

Evening: Take the same dose after dinner

If you’re already on allopathy, you can use this juice as a supplement.  Just make sure to ask your doctor first.

4. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and a gentle moisturizer. When piles cause itching or irritation, applying a bit of coconut oil can bring immediate relief and prevent the urge to scratch

How to use:

• Slightly warm virgin coconut oil (room temperature is fine)
• Apply directly to the external area with clean hands
• You can even leave it on overnight for deeper relief

It also helps with anal fissures, if you have those too.

5. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a natural anti-inflammatory that calms down itching, burning, and swelling caused by piles.

How to use it:

• Cut open a fresh aloe leaf, take out the gel, and apply directly to the affected area
• Or use store-bought aloe gel (just make sure it’s pure like Krishna’s Aloe vera Gel)
• Drinking Krishna’s Aloe vera juice can also help ease bowel movements

6. Wet Wipes

We Indians mostly use water after using the toilet, which is both hygienic and a soft method for piles. But if you use toilet paper, especially dry toilet paper, it can actually make your piles worse. Dry toilet paper can irritate existing swollen veins and increase pain, or even bleeding.

So, moisten the wipes and then clean the area. You can also choose wet wipes that are fragrance-free, or made with aloe vera or witch hazel. Avoid regular perfumed or alcohol-based wipes because they contain chemicals that can irritate the sensitive skin around the piles even more.

Is It Possible to Prevent Hemorrhoids?

Yes, you can reduce your risk of developing piles or prevent them from getting worse. Here’s how:

Use the Toilet When You Need To

This seems like basic sense counsel, but many people tend to ignore it. If you delay going to the bathroom, your stool becomes hard and dry, making it difficult to pass. When you strain too much to push out stool, the risk of hemorrhoids increases.

Also, do not force a bowel movement. Too much pressure on the blood vessels in your anus can turn internal hemorrhoids (may bleed, but aren’t painful) into external ones (itchy and painful piles that bleed).

Don’t Use The Bathroom as Your Reading Or Entertainment Room

Bathroom time is meant for one thing: just using the toilet, not escaping or entertaining yourself. If you keep magazines or books in the bathroom, move them to another room. And try not to take your phone in, either. Don’t waste time scrolling through shorts, Instagram reels, or playing games.

The longer you sit on the toilet, the more strain you put on your bowel movements. Plus, sitting in that position puts extra pressure on your anal blood vessels. Both of these increase the chances of getting piles.

Pay Attention to Your Diet

Having soft, easy-to-pass stools is very important to prevent piles. For this, you need to make smart food choices and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

The most common cause is eating less amount of fibre-rich foods. If you feel constipated, include more vegetables, fruits, and 100% whole grains in your diet. Fiber helps prevent constipation, which is a major reason for piles.

But remember, some people have “slow transit constipation,” where too much fiber can actually make constipation worse. So, listen to your body and avoid foods that irritate your bowel. For example, some people have trouble with lactose in dairy, while others react to gluten or processed foods.

Keep Your Body Active

Regular moderate exercise improves digestion and lowers the risk of piles. If you stay inactive for long periods, your bowels slow down and constipation can get worse.

Try walking, light jogging, cycling, or yoga. But if you already have piles, avoid heavy weightlifting or exercises that put too much pressure on your abdomen.

When to See a Doctor For Piles?

If your symptoms get worse or bleeding increases, and the above natural home remedies for piles aren’t giving you any relief, then consult a proctologist or gastroenterologist without delay. Some piles symptoms could resemble those of serious diseases, like an anal fissure or a colorectal issue.

So, don’t hesitate to seek professional help when you need it!