Hemorrhoids leave no prisoners; it can develop in men and women of all ages. Unfortunately, when children develop hemorrhoids, it can be a very painful ordeal since we all know how kids love to jump around, run, sit and move continuously. Hemorrhoids can disrupt the normal tasks your child performs, so make sure not to dismiss complaints of pain or itchiness in the anus because it may likely be hemorrhoids. The good thing about this is most cases of hemorrhoids in kids resolve on their own.
When kids have a hemorrhoid, the symptoms associated with it are just like the hemorrhoids in adults. However, male children are more prone to develop hemorrhoids than female kids and as soon as a little boy develops them, it could reoccur anytime until he becomes an adult.
Children with hemorrhoids could suffer from bleeding during and after bowel movements as well as severe pain and itching in the anal region. When external hemorrhoids are present, parents can easily check if their kids are suffering from hemorrhoids. However, if no hemorrhoids are visible, it may be an internal type.
You can treat a child's hemorrhoids by following simple steps. First, you should give your child several warm baths a day. Don't use scented and colored soap on the anal region, use warm water instead. Aside from cleaning the affected area to prevent infections, taking warm baths also relieve your child from pain and inflammation.
If the hemorrhoids are external, you can use apple cider vinegar and apply it to the area two to three times a day. This is an effective way of relieving inflammation. However, if your child is suffering from internal hemorrhoids, you can still let him drink a teaspoonful of apple cider vinegar several times a day. You can see the results in a few days. However, if your child continues to complain about the pain and discomfort his or her hemorrhoids are causing even after 10 days of homecare options, visit your doctor to determine the appropriate treatments suitable for your child's condition.
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