Does sitting in a warm bath help with hemorrhoids?
Relationship Advisor asked:
My mother wants me to run her a warm bath with epson salt (the cure for everything) and I was wondering if this really helped witth hemorrhoids. Also if you have any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.
Hemorrhoids or Piles as they are often called in the UK, are swellings on the inside of the anal canal, the short, muscular tube that connects the rectum with the anus. They are round swellings that can reach the size of a grape. They are not varicose veins. Here are few of the questions frequently asked about hemorrhoids - responses are by other readers. None of the answers are intended to constitute medical advice, so please consult your medical practitioner before trying anything out.