Hemorrhoids are also known as Piles, and are essentially swollen veins that occur in the lining of the rectal passage.
Symptoms can usually vary from itching, swelling, pain and bleeding.
Hemorrhoids start forming internally (Internal Hemorrhoids) and eventually can stretch downwards and protrude out the anus as lumps known as External Hemorrhoids.
Determine the cause The main cause for hemorrhoids come in various forms and it is important to know what is causing your hemorrhoids in order to choose the correct treatment.
The major causes of hemorrhoids fall into the following list:

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
  
• Not enough fibre in your diet.
  
• Pregnancy and childbirth.
  
• Lifting heavy objects.
  
• Sitting on the toilet for long periods.
  
• Constipation and straining during bowel movements, can also be caused by hard stools (low fibre and low water intake can cause this).
  
• Regular severe coughing or sneezing.
  
• Anal intercourse.
  

If you can determine which of the above causes is responsible for your hemorrhoids, it can help prevent your hemorrhoids coming back.
Treating the Hemorrhoids The first step in treating your hemorrhoids involves clearing up the symptoms such as the itching, burning and pain.
This can be achieved with the following methods:

• Using over the counter topical creams such as Preparation H, Tronolane, Hemorid or Tucks are well known for giving temporary relief for the symptoms of hemorrhoids.
  
• OTC pain medicine is now a regular recommendation for relieving the pain associated with hemorrhoids.
  
• Naproxen Sodium tablets such as Aleve can relieve discomfort because they are anti- inflammatories.
  

The second step is to shrink the hemorrhoids using the following methods:

• Taking a Sitz Bath, available from most Pharmacies, these are specially made for soaking your hemorrhoids without having to take a full bath.
  You should take a Sitz Bath 3-4 times a day and for about 15 minutes long.
  
• Taking homeopathic medication using only natural ingredients can help gradually and naturally shrink the hemorrhoids.
  

By determining the cause of the hemorrhoids as well as taking a natural holistic approach to treating your hemorrhoids, you can essentially cure your hemorrhoids and prevent the hemorrhoids from returning in the future.
There are various natural cures on the market today so it is essential you research and understand how they work properly before choosing the right holistic cure that will work for you.