The ways of preventing hemorrhoids
Have you ever guessed that there're certain similar features between hemorrhoids and varicose veins? There really are. Thus, if varicose veins stands for the protruding of veins on legs, then hemorrhoids is swelling of veins of the rectum. Hemorrhoids are actually very common condition, though it's really miserable. You have to do your best to prevent the developing of this unpleasant disease. And you should start taking all the possible measures right from very this second of your life, if you really want to stay healthy. Even if you already have hemorrhoids, you should try to reduce all the sufferings which are connected with the ailment.
Drink as much of water as you can. You see, the ample consumption of water is very useful in reducing the risk of having hemorrhoids.
Don't forget the fact that you have to eat various meals containing fiber which really help you keep yourself in good condition. It's the easiest way for you not to let your hemorrhoids become much worse.
The less time you spend in the water closet - the better. Spending too much time in the toilet, it doesn't matter whether you read a book of very interesting stories and solve any kind of tasks there, heightens the risk of having hemorrhoids.
Do a lot of various physical exercises. In case if you have to sit a lot, don't ignore the necessity of standing up, walking and limbering up from time to time. Never sit for a long time.
Excessive weight is also one of the reasons causing rectal vein tension.
Everyone who sits for long periods of time is subjected to hemorrhoids even more than any other people. Wrong poses and insufficient muscle load lead to excessive pressure on the anal veins.
The reason why hemorrhoids are often associated with pregnancy is hypertension and increasing of tension during intestine motions.
If you consume too much of alcohol drinks and products which contain caffeine, you should remember that this may be one more causes of hemorrhoids. Both alcohol and caffeine result in diarrhea as well.
One of the best means of preventing hemorrhoids is to try to keep stools soft. This allows them to pass easily. As soon as you feel the necessity to empty your intestines, you should do it without any doubt and hesitation, because it reduces the tension. To reduce the constipation and the tension while passing the stool you have to make physical exercises and to eat meals which contain fiber. As a result, stools pass softer without causing any pain at all.
Means of reducing the symptoms of hemorrhoids are following:
- sitz-bath and warm tubs two or three times a day for approximately ten minutes
- ice packs to decrease the swelling of rectal area
- petroleum jelly, cortisone creams and hemorrhoidal cream which should be applied to the swollen area of rectum
- soft cotton underclothes (not tight)
- using moistened toilet paper or wet pads for cleaning the anus after each intestines movement by patting them slightly
- consuming aspirin or acetaminophen
- warm baths and drugs are also may be included in the treatment
- consumption of food which is rich in fiber. It makes the stool become softer and allows it to pass though rectum without causing any pain or inconvenience
Try to consume as much of water of as you can: the stool will pass quicker and easier.
Physical exercises help you to lose excessive weight and to better the circulation of blood in the organism.
Don’t sit or stand on one place for long periods of time. Do various motions not to let the tension occur on veins.
Don’t delay using the water closet if you feel the necessity of emptying your intestines, because it may cause hardening of stool and, therefore, more difficult passing of it. Excessive straining to pass out stool can also cause hemorrhoids.
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