Imagine preparing for your child’s high school graduation. They look forward to prom and the following parties, and then all of a sudden you’re online looking for hemorrhoid cures for the grad.

It may not seem like a very possible scenario, but let me tell you that it is happening more frequently nowadays. What could be the cause? Well, there are many factors that contribute to this growing problem of teenagers developing hemorrhoids.

First of all, the diet that many teenagers eat today is very unhealthy. High in sugar and low in fiber. All the convenience foods that teens love are packed with sodium and preservatives. This can lead to many changes in our body that promote the development of hemorrhoids.

Second, how many teenagers are addicted to video games or ‘Internet chat’? All the exercise that many teens get today is the “finger strengthening” of all the texting they do. You sit for most of the day and this can contribute to the formation of hemorrhoids.

Lastly, well this is a result of the first two reasons I listed, constipation and/or diarrhea due to unhealthy diet and decreased exercise. Constipation is the number one cause of hemorrhoids and diet and activity level are directly related to this.

If you are the parent of a teenager who has developed hemorrhoids, you are on the right track because you are obviously looking for a hemorrhoid cure to help you get rid of your hemorrhoids.

I can’t guarantee that your teen will like everything I’m going to write about, but I can assure you that it’s for their own good and future health.

One cure is to take lukewarm salt water baths several times a day to soak your bottom. This will not only keep the area clean but also help the hemorrhoid to heal. It will also give you immediate relief from any pain you have. You can get special sitz bath salts at your local pharmacy.

The next thing is to apply some kind of hemorrhoid ointment. Witch Hazel is a good natural remedy that will not only relieve pain but also help shrink hemorrhoids and promote faster healing. Witch Hazel is the main ingredient in Tucks Pads. Your teen can apply this as often as she wants and she will thank you. There are also other herbs and oils that can be applied which are known as hemorrhoid cures.

Now, to prevent these pesky things from coming back, your teen will need to make some changes to their diet and activity level. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day, increasing fruits, vegetables and whole grains will take care of the diet part. Suggesting that they be a little more active, even just walking around a bit, will go a long way with healing the hemorrhoids and preventing future ones.

Sharing the facts about the development of hemorrhoids is the best hemorrhoid cure you can offer.