Hemorrhoids

"More than half of men and women aged 50 years and older will develop hemorrhoid symptoms in their lifetime. In certain populations, up to 85% of pregnancies are affected by hemorrhoids in the third trimester. Individuals typically develop hemorrhoids after the age of 30. Over 80% of Canadians will experience hemorrhoids at some point in their lives. Men and women are equally affected. Women tend to be affected earlier due to pregnancy."  mentioned in Canadian Digestive Health Foundation.

Hemorrhoids is also known as "piles". They are swollen tissues located in the smooth muscles of the walls of the rectum and anus. They occur inside and outside of the anal area. They are annoy because they cause pain, itching, discomfort, burning and bleeding when you have constipation daily. The treatment of hemorrhoids are coagulation, sclerotherapy, band ligation and surgery.

Researchers are not certain what causes hemorrhoids. It's likely that extreme abdominal pressure causes the veins to swell by blocking the flow of blood through them. They then become susceptible to irritation. The increased pressure can be caused by obesity, pregnancy, standing or sitting for long periods, straining on the toilet, coughing, sneezing, vomiting, and holding your breath while straining to do physical labor.

hemorrhoidectomy

Hemorrhoid surgery is very common and is considered safe. However, every surgery has some risks including:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Reaction to anesthesia

In addition, patients might have some trouble urinating because the pain following surgery makes it difficult to relax and allow urine to flow. Further, the anal sphincter might be damaged during surgery, which can lead to pain and/or accidental bowel leakage. In most cases, recovery takes about two weeks following hemorrhoidectomy. In some cases, it can take as long as three to six weeks to make a full recovery. However, it's important to eat a high-fiber diet, maintain good hygiene, and avoid becoming constipated, which can cause new hemorrhoids to form again.

One of hemorrhoid operation is called "Rubber band ligation of hemorrhoid". To remove a hemorrhoid using rubber band ligation, your doctor inserts a small tool called a ligator through a lighted tube (scope) in the anal canal and grasps the hemorrhoid with forceps. Sliding the ligator's cylinder upward releases rubber bands around the base of the hemorrhoid. Rubber bands cut off the hemorrhoid's blood supply, causing it to wither and drop off.

How Can I Prevent Hemorrhoids From Reoccurring?

The best way to prevent hemorrhoids is to keep stools soft so they are easy to pass and don't require straining. Eating a high-fiber diet and drinking plenty of fluids (six to eight glasses each day) can help you stay regular and keep stools soft, and may reduce constipation and the need to strain on the toilet, lowering the risk of developing new hemorrhoids.

To prevent hemorrhoids, you’ll need to avoid straining during bowel movements. Some tips include:

• Drink a lot of fluids.  Unless your medical condition prohibits it, you should consume seven or eight glasses of water each day.
• Add 15 grams of fiber to your diet (two tablespoons of natural oat or wheat bran, Metamucil, Benefiber, flax or other soluble fiber).
• Do not sit longer than two minutes on the toilet. If you can’t have a bowel movement in that time, come back later. This “two-minute” rule can help keep you from straining during bowel movements without realizing it.
• During air travel, be sure to stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, eat fiber and walk around when you can.

Relieve Hemorrhoids Naturally

1. Apply vitamin E capsule on anus area. Make sure the anus is clean and dry.  Place the opened end of the vitamin E capsule right up against the anus, and squeeze the capsule. Spread the slightly oily vitamin E around.
2. Eat more fiber. Fiber can help soften stool and reduce the pain associated with hemorrhoids. Increasing fiber intake to 30 grams per day can help prevent constipation and the development of hemorrhoids.
3. Drink more water. You need water for fiber to work.
4. Eat less meat. Meat contains no fiber. eat grains, beans, vegetables and fruit, which are loaded with fiber.
5. Exercise and Lose Weight. Overweight cause health decline. Without exercise, organs and internal system as a whole becomes sluggish and works at low levels. It will keep your digestive track active.
6. Take Probiotics and Consume Probiotic-Rich Foods. Probiotics are essential for balancing the bacteria in your gut, which can prevent constipation and absolutely promotes overall health. Either take a high-quality probiotic supplement, or consume more probiotic-rich foods such as fermented foods like fermented cheese, yogurt, sauerkraut, Korean kimchi.
7. Avoid surgery.

Home Remedy for Hemorrhoids

1. Apple Cider Vinegar: It is one of the most popular natural treatments for hemorrhoids.
2. Rutin : A health-promoting compound found in numerous plants such as buckwheat, oranges, grapefruit, lemon, cranberries, and asparagus.  Rutin is another home remedy often used for hemorrhoids. Buying it in supplement form may be the best option.
3. Witch Hazel: An astringent and healing tree, witch hazel is one of the oldest known natural remedies for hemorrhoids. Just soak a pad or cotton ball with witch hazel and apply it to the area.
4. Aloe Vera:  simply apply aloe vera to the affected area to relieve symptoms.

Conclusion

Surgery is safe and effective to get rid of hemorrhoids. However, without personal eating and life style change, they will reoccur again. You have got them before but you don't want them back to annoy your life day to day. Following the preventative method mentioned above, Hemorrhoids won't come back to you.

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