Haemorrhoids and Piles Relief

Germoloids and Anusol are both popular treatments for haemorrhoids, and the best one for you is down to what you need from your treatment.

One of the main differences between these treatments are the active ingredients, many Germoloids products contain lidocaine, a topical anaesthetic that can ease pain caused by piles.

On the other hand, Anusol products use ingredients like bismuth oxide, which works as a mild antiseptic.

If you’re not sure which one will be best for you, we recommend asking your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

There are a few common symptoms that you can look out for if you think you may have piles, including:

• An itchy anus
• A sore anus
• Bright red blood when you poo
• Lumps around or inside your anus
• Feeling like you still need to poo after you’ve been to the toilet
• Slimy mucus on your toilet paper after you wipe

Although there aren’t any natural remedies for haemorrhoids, there are some things you can do to keep yourself from getting piles.

For starters, make sure you’re eating enough fibre so your poo will be easier to pass, and wipe your bottom gently with damp toilet paper after you poo to avoid further irritation.

Try not to push too hard when you poo, as this pressure can make your haemorrhoids worse.

If your piles are itchy, try taking a warm bath to ease your discomfort, or sit on an ice pack and take paracetamol if they’re causing you pain.

Do not take any painkillers that contain codeine to ease the pain caused by piles, as this can make constipation worse, which can make piles worse in turn.