subject: Treating Hemorrhoids - Knowing the Causes Will Hasten the Treatment [print this page] Treating Hemorrhoids - Knowing the Causes Will Hasten the Treatment
Hemorrhoids are not a very serious ailment and normally anyone with hemorrhoids will only experience inconvenience in just a few days. There is however cases which tend to drag on in severity due to ignorance or complacency on the part of the sufferer.
There are two forms of hemorrhoids: internal and external hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids are painless and their presence is indicated by the presence of bright red blood oozing out of the anus or amongst the stool. External hemorrhoids are located outside the anus. Internal hemorrhoids that protrude out of the anus are called prolapsed hemorrhoids. This type is the one that can cause a lot of misery to the sufferer.
Firstly, you need to look at your diet. You must ensure that you have a balanced diet consisting plenty of fibers. The fibers can be found in the fresh fruits and vegetables. The fibers will enable you to regulate your bowel movement. The stool will be consistent so that you will not experience either diarrhea of constipation. Either one will cause strain on the pelvic and anal regions.
Check your weight. Make sure that you are not overweight or obese. These two factors will cause unnecessary pressure on the pelvic and rectal regions. Extra pressure on the anal area will cause the veins to swell and end up in hemorrhoids.
Do not lead a sedentary life. Do not be a couch potato. Take up some form of exercise. An exercise regime if fully implemented three times weekly for about one hour each time is sufficient to reduce weight and strengthen the muscles. Swimming, aerobic exercise and bicycling have been found to be less prone to injury and more beneficial for the heart.
Do way with processed food and drink plenty of water. These will help a long way to healing your hemorrhoids.
If you decide to treat your hemorrhoids, do not think of surgery. The first and only option that I recommend is to explore the use of home remedies. They are not only cheap and safe but also effective. Do not go for other options.
