subject: Hemorrhoid Relief - Hemorrhoid Relief With Natural Cures [print this page] Author: orellrf Author: orellrf
This article looks at an increasingly common, painful and embarrassing medical condition which affects at least two fifths of adults during their lives. The medical name for this condition is hemorrhoids but it is more commonly known as piles. What are hemorrhoids and what are its symptoms? Hemorrhoids are caused by an inflammation of the veins in the anus and further up the rectum. The 3 most common hemorrhoid symptoms are bleeding during or after passing a stool, constipation and anal itching. These are not the only symptoms and sufferers might not experience all 3. However, the manifestation of any one of these suggests that you may have hemorrhoids. If not treated quickly, these internal problems can soon become external as lumps can form outside the anus. To help prevent hemorrhoids from forming it is wise to make sure that you are not making the following mistakes listed below. Any current hemorrhoid sufferer can reap great benefits from ensuring that they do not do the following either. Click for Get Rid of Hemorrhoids in less than 48 hours a) Lack of physical activity If the words "physical activity" send a shudder down your spine then fear not! Just make sure that you are not sat down in the same position for more than an hour at a time. All you need to do is get up and make a cup of coffee, put the washing out, or walk around the house for 5 minutes. Sitting down for long periods creates a build up of pressure around the bottom which can help a hemorrhoid to form. b) Poor diet The main enemy to hemorrhoid sufferers is processed foods. What are processed foods? These are foods which end up on your plate having been altered by food manufacturers. Common examples are white bread, white pasta, pastry and white rice. All these foods have lost significant nutritional content, especially fibre, compared to their wholemeal alternatives are are a common source of constipation. These types of foods should be avoided as much as possible c) High consumption of medications and creams The problems here are similar to those with processed foods highlighted above and many hemorrhoid medications that are manufactured do as much harm as they do good. The delay in effectively treating the hemorrhoid means that it gets worse too. Any hemorrhoid sufferers who take on board the advice given above will be surprised just how quickly they see an improvement in their condition Click for Get Rid of Hemorrhoids in less than 48 hours About the Author: