Ichthyol ointment with hemorrhoids: helps?

1 Forms and scope of application

Currently, there are quite a few popular ointments from hemorrhoids, and their names often flash in all sorts of advertisements. And I forgot about the ichthyol ointment. To make up for this gap, we'll tell you what it looks like, what the therapeutic effect is and what it does. But first - a few words about the disease itself, which faced many.

Hemorrhoids are varicose veins of the rectum. Its appearance is promoted by various factors:

• sedentary lifestyle;
• improper power;
• pregnancy and childbirth in women;
• constipation, etc.

Unfortunately, every year this disease "covers" allmore people.

Among the many signs of hemorrhoids are the formation of hemorrhoids( internal and external), pain in the anus, sensation of something in the rectum, itching and burning from the emerging cracks, blood during the emptying of the intestine or blood veins in the feces.

Ichthyol ointment is an excellent remedy for hemorrhoids. It is available in glass jars or aluminum tubes, has a dark brown or black color and a sharp specific odor that combines the smells of tar, tar and sulfur. There are also ichthyol suppositories, which are also prescribed for this disease.

Ichthyol ointment is used only externally. Due to its wide therapeutic effect, the remedy is used to treat various ailments:

• in cases of rectal damage( hemorrhoids);
• for skin problems;
• for gynecological diseases;
• in diseases of joints.

2 Therapeutic properties, indications and contraindications

The main active substance of the drug is ichthyol( ichthamol), which is obtained during the distillation of oil shales.10% ointment contains 10% ichthyol and 90% petroleum jelly, 20% - 20% and 80% respectively. The therapeutic properties of ichthyol are recognized by domestic and foreign experts in the field of medicine.

The instructions for use give complete instructions on how to use the ointment. The course of treatment is long, but absolutely safe and effective.

Ichthyol ointment has the following actions:

• anti-inflammatory;
• antiseptic;
• wound-healing;
• is an analgesic;
• is decongestant;
• restoring blood circulation.

It is approved for use during pregnancy, when a woman has an additional burden on the intestines, which leads to constipation and hemorrhoids. It does not have any negative impact on the health of mother and future child. And after childbirth, when excessive attempts lead to the development of hemorrhoids, ichthyol ointment also comes to the rescue. But consultation with a doctor in these cases is still necessary.

The only contraindication to the ointment is an individual intolerance, which is extremely rare.

You can not use ichthyol ointment at the same time as medications that include alkaloids, heavy metals and iodide salts.

3 Therapeutic effect with hemorrhoids

Before using the ointment, it is necessary to clean the intestine as much as possible, then carefully wash the area of ​​the anus and dry it dry. Then impregnate the product with a gauze napkin and attach it to the problem site for 20-40 minutes. Or apply the drug( not rubbing!) With a thin layer, and apply a sanitary napkin on top. Another option is to apply the ointment on a tampon, which is applied to the hemorrhoids. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times a day. Do not forget to wash your hands thoroughly before and after each application.

The components of the ointment disinfect the area of ​​inflamed areas and provide rapid wound healing. They are absorbed directly into the tissues of the rectum, not penetrating the circulatory system. Thanks to ichthyol ointment, the blood supply of tissues improves, which allows diseased cells to get more oxygen and useful substances. Ointment from hemorrhoids also creates a protective layer on the skin and moisturizes it.

It can be used not only in the initial stages of hemorrhoids, but also on later, complicated by bleeding and purulent formations on the hemorrhoids. And the reviews about her are the most positive. The main thing is not to delay with treatment to prevent extremely negative consequences, such as hemorrhoidal vein thrombosis or surgical intervention.