Things
You Should Never Do When Treating Hemorrhoids
If you suffer with hemorrhoids,
there are many things you can do to find relief. However, there are some things
that you may not be readily aware of that can make your condition worse and
prolong the healing process. If you
suffer from hemorrhoids there are some things you should try to avoid, no
matter how hard the temptation!
The first thing is to avoid eating spicy foods. Spicy foods are very enjoyable to eat, but not enjoyable once they
have been passed through your body and exit by way of a bowl movement. Spicy meals can cause additional irritation
to your hemorrhoids which can cause them to sting.
When experiencing itching and
irritation, it is our natural instinct to scratch the affected area. However, scratching hemorrhoids will make
them much worse. Should your hemorrhoids
be itchy, it could be due to the area not being clean. Therefore, it would be recommended to clean
the infected area either by using a tub bath or using medicated wipes. Cleaning the area could hopefully stop the
itching. Icepacks could also help take
away any itching by numbing the area.
Straining to go to the bathroom is one
of the primary causes of hemorrhoids and therefore straining whilst suffering
from hemorrhoids is known only to make the issue worse. Should you find that you are straining more
often, or are suffering from harder stools, it would be a good idea to try a
stool softener or a laxative. More
natural ways of softening stools would be to consume foods rich in fibre and
drink lots of water to help waste pass through your system with less
difficulty. You may also find that
lubricating the surrounding area of you anus may help. Try placing a small amount of petroleum jelly
within and surrounding the hemorrhoid area to help the stool exit your body a
little easier.
You may have heard that sitting
on a cold step can give you hemorrhoids but it appears there is some truth in
this. Sitting for prolonged periods of time on hard surfaces should
be avoided especially if you suffer from outbreaks of hemorrhoids. The pressure
from the hard surface can cause hemorrhoids to flare up. There are inflatable pillow rings that are
available to purchase that are specifically designed especially for people
suffering from hemorrhoids. These pillows
tend to look like mini rubber rings.
Both caffeine and alcohol act as diuretics
and drain the body of fluids and makes it more difficult for waste to pass
through the body. Caffeine and alcohol
should therefore be avoided if you are suffering from hemorrhoids, especially
if your hemorrhoids are in an active state.
Whilst a lot of us may find this difficult, it may be easier to limit
our consumption of caffeine and alcohol and to increase our intake of water
whilst suffering from hemorrhoids.
Never touch the area with unwashed hands because you
may mistakenly infect the hemorrhoid with bacteria. An infected hemorrhoid is
very difficult to heal.
Hemocyl
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