Symptoms of Hemorrhoids And Fast Acting Treatments
Cold Compress

A cold compress may provide relief to the swollen veins near the anus. Sitting on an ice pack may help reduce pain, itching, and swelling. Applying a cold pack to the infected area several times a day to help restrict blood flow to the swollen veins. It can also help heal the swelling of any surrounding tissue and other lower rectal muscles that may be affected by straining, itching or inflammation. Leave the ice pack on for up to twenty minutes at a time.