Apply firm, gentle pressure with clean gauze or toilet paper
Use a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in cloth for 10 to 15 minutes
Lie down and rest to reduce pressure
Take a warm sitz bath after the bleeding slows
Keep the area clean and dry
Avoid straining during bowel movements
Use a stool softener if needed
Drink plenty of water
Eat more fiber to prevent hard stools
Avoid heavy lifting and prolonged sitting
Use over-the-counter hemorrhoid treatments as directed
Seek urgent medical care if bleeding is heavy, persistent, or accompanied by dizziness, weakness, or black stools