Hemorrhoids are a very common health problem and they affect more than 50% of adults around the world, especially past the age of 30. They are also often known as piles, which are inflamed veins around the lower rectal area.
The usual symptoms of hemorrhoids are itching in your anus region, pain when defecating and small patches of blood on toilet paper. These symptoms can be very uncomfortable and annoying. <br>
In some cases, you may also get a small lump of tissue hanging outside your anus, which can cause extreme discomfort. If you don’t treat hemorrhoids in the early stages, then the treatment may become more complicated in the future.
In this article, I would like to share with you some helpful tips on the things you could do on daily basis to avoid hemorrhoids, because they will also help to relieve your symptoms, even if you already have hemorrhoids.
One of the most common mistakes people make is they eat too much of high-calorie and high-fat foods, in other words “fast food”. We all love our pizzas and hamburgers, but when consumed in large quantities, they can cause constipation, which can very quickly lead to hemorrhoids. Try to avoid eating processed foods on daily basis and probably reduce the consumption of such foods to possibly just once a week.
Another thing you could do to avoid having hemorrhoids is move around more, reducing the time you spend sitting down. When you are in the sitting position, there’s a lot of pressure applied on your anus area, which reduces blood flow and as a result can aggravate existing hemorrhoids. If you work in an office, try taking short breaks by walking more, thus helping to relieve the pressure.<br>
You’ll be surprised, but certain hemorrhoids medications, which are designed to actually cure the problem, can make matters worse. The reason for that is fact that they often contain artificial processed ingredients, which may cause unpleasant side-effects. On top of that, they rarely provide long-term results, because as soon as you stop using them, the symptoms come back. Therefore, it’s important to consult a professional before using any hemorrhoids supplements.