Hemorrhoids – Piles Prevention or cure

Hemorrhoids – Piles

In hemorrhoids, veins in the anal area are irritated and swollen both inside and outside of the anus.  It may cause burning sensation, pain, itching, bleeding etc..

Types of hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids outside of the anus are called as external hemorrhoids and hemorrhoids inside anus are called as internal hemorrhoids.

Causes

Wrong eating habits are main cause for hemorrhoids, making changes in eating habits and lifestyle may ease your life. Rich processed food and lacking in fiber generally leads to hemorrhoids. in fact, piles are uncommon in African countries where the diet is rich in roughage and fiber.

Prevention or cure

·Include more bran or fiber in your diet.

·Avoid foods that may cause indigestion, cause gas and flatulence, or diarrhea.

·Drink more water- it makes stool softer.

·Punctual with bowel habit- Do not wait when nature calls unless stool may dried and harden. It takes only 2 to 5 minutes to pass stool. Avoid straining, sitting and reading on the toilet. Wash the anus well after the urge is gone and leave the toilet.

·Avoiding long periods of sitting without a break.

·Wear cotton undergarments.

·Avoid heavy lifting because it puts pressure on the anal opening and may contribute to hemorrhoid formation.

·Do daily and regular exercise. Active lifestyle keeps you away from getting constipated.

Hemorrhoids Myths

Hemorrhoid can turn into cancer

Black pepper causes hemorrhoids

Sitting on the sidewalk can cause hemorrhoids

Only older people get hemorrhoids

There is nothing you can do to heal hemorrhoids