The Dangers of Over the Counter Hemorrhoid Medication

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Suffering from hemorrhoids, it is estimated, will likely affect roughly 50% of all adults at some time in their lives. As a result, I can definitively state that you are not alone in your struggles with hemorrhoids.

Even though the number of sufferers is staggering, the majority of people continue to be embarrassed or ashamed to bring the issue to their doctor. This is just not a topic that people are comfortable discussing openly, even with their doctors. For this reason, most hemorrhoid sufferers continue to purchase over the counter medications, treatments, and lotions that merely mask the actual problem and allows you to cope with the symptoms you have that include burning, itching, bleeding and in some cases, intense pain when walking or sitting.

The over the counter market is extremely profitable, as you could imagine with almost half of the adult population in this country being affected by hemorrhoids. But some hemorrhoid remedies can actually be damaging to you and your skin if used incorrectly.

Hydrocortisone is probably the most popular ingredient in over the counter medicines for hemorrhoid treatment. It is used in numerous products primarily to relieve itchiness, dry skin, help mend minor wounds, improve skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis and, of course, in the treatment of hemorrhoids.

Simply, hydrocortisone reduces minor inflammation, pain and swelling within the soft tissue of the body. It in fact mimics the swelling reducing hormone produced naturally by the body and is very effective in such a role. For that, hydrocortisone is considered an effective treatment for the swelling, burning and itchiness caused by swollen hemorrhoids.

On the surface, hydrocortisone looks like it must be an effective treatment for hemorrhoid symptoms and, by in large, it can be if not used in excess. However, a side affect of hydrocortisone that is not widely known is that excessive use results in thinning of the skin.

This does not generally create a problem when administered to areas like the arms or legs, where the skin is thicker and not overly sensitive. But, in a place of great sensitivity and thin tissue, like the anus, the excessive use of hydrocortisone is often damaging. This is especially true in cases of constipation where hard stools get forced alongside thin tissue. The thinned tissue is then more prone to tearing, bleeding and rupture which may lead to fissures and other more severe problems in addition to the hemorrhoids. Thinned tissue does not repair rapidly. Skin which does not mend correctly or quickly is susceptible to infection, that in extreme cases can lead to septicemia.

If you are using ointments that have hydrocortisone, use them in moderation and infrequently. Check with your physician if the issue does not improve and, consider using natural methods of treatment that actually cures hemorrhoids rather than masking the symptoms with over the counter medication. Now, it is possible to treat hemorrhoids with modern medicine and always consult your doctor prior to trying a new regimen. But permanent relief is rarely found in the drug store and often an inexpensive, permanent cure is a few clicks of the mouse from the privacy of your own computer.

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