What to Take for Internal Hemorrhoid Pain: Remedies
Share
Internal hemorrhoids are tucked up inside the rectum, so creams cannot reach them and oral options matter more. If yours are painful or bleeding, here is what to take for relief.
Helpful Remedies
- Oral pain relievers: acetaminophen for pain, or ibuprofen for pain plus swelling (use caution if bleeding).
- Flavonoid supplements: diosmin and hesperidin support vein health and can reduce swelling and bleeding from the inside.
- Fiber: softens stool so it stops irritating internal hemorrhoids, the key to lasting relief.
- Suppositories: deliver soothing medication directly to internal tissue.
Make Them Work Together
Combine a pain reliever for the flare, fiber to fix the cause, and a vein-support supplement for the swelling. Consistency over a few weeks gives the best results.
When to See a Doctor
Always have rectal bleeding evaluated, and see a provider for severe pain or symptoms that do not improve.
Ready for Real Hemorrhoid Relief?
Hem Hero® is an easy-to-swallow capsule formulated to help calm the bleeding, itching, burning, and swelling of internal and external hemorrhoids from the inside out. Choose Subscribe & Save so relief shows up every month and you never run out.
Shop Hem Hero® & Subscribe to Save →
Want free relief tips and subscriber-only offers? Join the Hem Healer® email list →
This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional about your symptoms.