By Helene Shikuma


Hemorrhoids can usually be treated at home with a few simple methods such as sitz baths, witch hazel, analgesics, NSAIDS and topical creams. Baby wipes can also be used in the sensitive areas. This article can offer helpful suggestions when dealing with the painful symptoms of hemorrhoids as well as preventative help.

Eat a diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids increase the body's immune system. They can help prevent infection, irritation, swelling, and pain. They are natural illness fighters that work with your body to prevent foreign invasions and keep your blood rich and healthy. They also strengthen blood vessels.

When you go see your doctor, make sure you take with you a list detailing your diet, as well as your typical bowel patterns. Your doctor may be able to suggest changes to your diet that will help reduce the severity of your hemorrhoids, such as incorporating more fiber.

You are going to cause hemorrhoids if you try to force a bowel movement. If you can feel in your belly that you have to go but when you try to defecate you cannot, try to get some exercise. Take a short walk and then try again. The exercise may help to facilitate your movement.

The best thing that you can do when eating and drinking is to moderate the amount that you consume. If you eat very large meals, your affected area will become irritated more often than not. Stick to three small meals a day with a few healthy snacks to optimize your comfort level.

Use the restroom when you feel the urge to prevent hemorrhoids. "Holding it in" cause problems as stools accumulate and become harder to pass. This causes a person to strain when they use the bathroom, putting increased pressure on the anus and increasing the likelihood of hemorrhoids. Going more often results in smaller stools that are easier to eliminate.

Some people think that a hemorrhoid pillow can offer relief from their suffering, but in fact, sitting on a donut pillow can make hemorrhoids worse! When your buttocks sink down into the hole, pressure is placed on the anal veins, causing more pain and inflammation. Instead, use a regular pillow for comfort so that weight is distributed and not placed on the veins.

The importance of a healthy lifestyle was presented in the beginning of the article and it cannot be emphasized enough for those who wish to avoid hemorrhoids. By using the advice in this article along with a healthy lifestyle, you can greatly decrease the incidence of painful hemorrhoids in your life.




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