The first step in the treatment of hemorrhoids is determining the cause.  There are many different causes of hemorrhoids but here are just a few of the most common: chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, sitting for long periods of time and heavy lifting. Constipation tends to be the number one cause of hemorrhoids. 

Treatment of hemorrhoids is pointless if you keep recreating the problem, so once you have eliminated the cause of the hemorrhoids, it is now time to treat them.  Two main goals are to first, take away the symptoms (burning, itching and pain) and second, is to shrink hemorrhoids. A common quick fix that tends to work with some, is having a salt water bath, and soaking the rectal area in warm water for roughly 20-mintues a few times a day.  This tends to soothe the veins, and allow them to naturally recede.  If the pain continues, then pain medicine is recommended and should be used for aching. 

Considering that constipation can be the leading cause of hemorrhoids, having a high fiber diet can help soften your stool, which causes less strain on the anus during a bowel movement.  High fiber in conjunction with 6-8 glasses of water can often help.  

There are also a full line of one-hundred-percent natural pills available as a safer alternative for those with more complicated conditions and who do not wish to get surgery.  These pills are available here.