In February 2010, Consumer Health Reports released its annual report on medical products. For the third year in a row the report named ClearMed as the Editor’s Choice for the most effective hemorrhoid treatment. ClearMed was followed by Preparation H, Venapro, Zenmed, and Avatrol from a field of 100 brands of hemorrhoid treatment products.
The results were based on Consumer Health Report’s research which included feedback from hemorrhoids sufferers who completed satisfaction surveys that asked about product effectiveness, value, reorder rates, safety, and customer service. Although the very popular treatments: Venapro, Preparation H, Avatrol and Zenmed all placed within the top five choices, ClearMed took top honors for the third year in a row.
Established in 1999, ClearMed hemorrhoid treatment has a strong reputation for effectiveness among it’s users. (more…)
Natural hemorrhoid treatment has been used by sufferers through the ages with success. A variety of these techniques exist and may serve as useful alternatives, or at least supplements, to drug store medicines.
Hemorrhoids are clumps of swollen tissue within the anal canal that contain not only blood vessels but also the supporting tissue consisting of muscle and elastic fibers. The swelling occurs due to the veins becoming enlarged with stimulated blood flow. Associated pain comes in the form of intense itchiness and bleeding. The condition is very uncomfortable and distressing. Some sufferers cannot sit during intense episodes. The condition is a difficult topic for many people to discuss. Surgical removal is considered the most effective cure. Since surgery is not always practical or justified, most treatments focus on relieving symptoms.
Hemorrhoids enlarge when the anal passage is strained. That occurs during bad cases of constipation or, conversely, diarrhea. Pregnancy and permanently overweight conditions can also trigger hemorrhoid flare-ups. Prolonged and severe straining during bowel movements, lifting heavy loads and remaining seated for long uninterrupted periods over many years can also provoke the condition. Hemorrhoid sufferers tend to be elderly; some reports suggest that over fifty percent of persons more than fifty years old suffer from hemorrhoids. (more…)
