Assuming that you have been diagnosed by a doctor as having a hemorrhoid pathology, there are a number of things you can do to treat hemorrhoids in the comfort of your own home.
Medical treatments for hemorrhoids are readily available in pharmacies. These generally take the form of an ointment, often made with witch hazel as the active ingredient. The ointment comes with an applicator, which is long and thin, and designed to apply the ointment to both the inside of the anal passage and the anus. Follow the instructions carefully, and always apply medicated ointments to a clean and dry anal area.
The best way to clean the anal area after a bowel movement is to shower and wash the area with a hypoallergenic soap. When a shower or bath is unavailable, clean the area gently with a medicated pad or wipe. Avoid using dry toilet paper or a wash cloth. This is particularly true if you have bleeding hemorrhoids or protruding or prolapsed hemorrhoids. A popular home remedy to stop hemorrhoidal bleeding is to apply apple cider vinegar on a cotton ball by patting it onto the external anal area. Even though you will feel a stinging sensation as you apply the vinegar, this will quickly subside.
Before your next bowel movement, make sure to reduce the possible damage and pain by applying vaseline or aloe vera gel to the anus and the anal passage. This will help you pass stool more easily. Try to keep the anal area protected with vaseline, aloe, or another soothing balm at all times. Dryness will only extend the healing time.
Now that you have addressed the symptoms and taken precautions, you must make sure to regularize your digestion and soften your stool so your condition does not worsen. If you fail to overcome a state of constipation, you risk passing hard stool very painfully, and probably rupturing your inflamed hemorrhoids, which will result in bleeding. A common additional effect results in prolapsed hemorrhoids: internal hemorrhoids are pushed out through the anus by passing stool, exposing them and possibly causing them to bleed as well. In some cases, prolapsed hemorrhoids can be reinserted manually into the anal passage, where they will cause less pain, but not in all cases. A doctor should be consulted when any anal bleeding occurs.
In all cases, hemorrhoid pathologies should not be left untreated, and you should correct your dietary habits to avoid future inflammations.