Prevention of hemorrhoids: general principles and advice. Nutrition and bowel function

The hemorrhoidal plexus is present in the body of every person: its tubercles, tightly pressing against each other, provide "sealing" of the anus. When you have a bowel movement, these seals are reduced without interfering with the process and allowing the rectum to be emptied. Problems arise when the bumps become larger due to inflammation and pathological expansion of the hemorrhoidal veins. As a result of this, knot bumps are formed. The skin over them gradually becomes thinner, begins to burst - and hemorrhoids appear. At first, the disease causes only discomfort: a feeling of a foreign body in the anus, itching, burning. Then the situation becomes more complicated: blood begins to bleed when trying to go to the toilet "in a big way." A man may notice red spots on his underwear, and sometimes it even flows out in a trickle at the end of a bowel movement. And this is just the beginning ... Pains are added to the unpleasant symptoms (even when walking and sitting), bleeding becomes constant. The increase in hemorrhoids leads to the fact that they are displaced towards the anus and begin to fall out of the anus.

At risk everyone

Of course, any disease is easier to prevent than to cure. Compliance with simple rules will help to avoid unpleasant acquaintance with hemorrhoids or to ease the course of the disease. Men at risk should be especially attentive to these recommendations, and, unfortunately, they are in the majority.

Jocks and office workers

Anyone can get hemorrhoids. Those who lead a sedentary, sedentary lifestyle are especially at risk - for example, they spend all day at the computer or driving a car. Stagnation of blood in the pelvic organs is not good for anyone. So if your betrothed, for example, a programmer, manager or driver, then he is threatened

serious danger. It will be possible to avoid it if the hard worker makes it a rule to arrange breaks for 5-10 minutes after every hour. The main thing is that he should not use them to crunch a bun, but to perform light physical exercises. Also, ask an office worker to replace a comfortable soft chair with a semi-hard or hard one, and get a special massager for a seat in his car.

However, the sword of Damocles hangs not only over passive office residents, but also over active athletes who like to lift all sorts of weights: barbells and weights. The fact is that with excessive physical exertion, venous pressure rises due to blood retention, and this leads to a loss of elasticity of the vessel walls, including in the rectum. To prevent this from happening, any pitching should definitely go in for sports under the supervision of a personal trainer who will not allow overloads. And in general, it would be nice to prefer swimming or gymnastics to pulling the glands: all this enhances and stimulates blood circulation, prevents stagnation of blood in the veins.

Sweet tooth and meat eaters

The next most popular cause of hemorrhoids is chronic constipation, which is caused by products made from white refined flour, whole milk and foods containing animal proteins (meat, fish, eggs). Solid feces, lingering in the lower parts of the intestine, put pressure on the surrounding vessels and impede the normal blood flow. In addition, the habit of pushing for a long time affects the veins of the rectum as harmful as lifting weights.

If a man has a tendency to constipation, your task is to achieve a soft, free work of his intestines. Just do not let your sufferer abuse laxatives! Tell him that the inflammation of the rectum and anus with diarrhea, which is often caused by these drugs, is no less "effective" in promoting the appearance of hemorrhoids and causing exacerbations of the existing disease. Constipation is best dealt with using natural methods. To do this, it is necessary to provide the man with proper nutrition. No hard dieting or overeating! He should eat regularly, at the same time, with a tendency to constipation, eat more vegetable fiber (black bread, bran, raw vegetables and fruits, prunes, oatmeal, buckwheat, barley) and water (at least 1.5-2 l per day). The appearance on the table of fermented milk products, especially those enriched with bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, is also encouraged.

Chubby and booze

Pay attention to the weight of your beloved. Maybe he has put on a few pounds lately? This is bad. At risk are people who are obese, and in addition, those who cannot live without spicy food, which causes a sharp blood flow to the rectum and irritation of the mucous membrane, or abuse alcohol (it provokes vasodilation of the digestive tract, which leads to stagnation of blood in hemorrhoids).

You yourself understand that in this case there is only one way out - you will have to exclude spicy, spicy, fried, smoked foods, as well as strong alcoholic drinks from the diet of your beloved. If the faithful begins to resist, console him with the fact that no one forbids him to drink light wines, cocktails, cider. And mild sauces plus spicy herbs in moderate quantities - parsley, dill, marjoram, basil, cilantro, will help to make the food not too bland. Salt is prohibited, so hide it away.

"Shameful" ailment

If, in spite of all the precautions, hemorrhoids still appear, without delay, send the faithful to the doctor. Explain to a man who is afraid to come to the doctor with a "delicate" problem that 40% of complaints about the intestines are associated with hemorrhoids. So there is nothing to be ashamed of - he is not the only one.

Early: candles and ointments

The earlier a man makes an appointment with a coloproctologist, the better. First, you will have to conduct a proctological examination. External hemorrhoids are detected by visual examination of the anus, internal - by anoscopy (examination with a mirror) and digital examination. Additional tests may also be needed - for example, feces for occult blood: it is performed in order to identify possible bleeding in the overlying parts of the intestine. After that, the doctor will give recommendations on how to get rid of the problem. It's not that hard early on. He will most likely prescribe candles or ointments and advise you to wash yourself with cool water every day. Also, the doctor may ask your faithful to drink a glass of water in the morning on an empty stomach, and then eat a plate of boiled beets with vegetable oil. Such a diet greatly facilitates the process of defecation.

Late: surgery

Bear in mind that therapeutic methods will only help at the initial stage of hemorrhoids. If the disease starts, surgery will be required - a standard hemorrhoidectomy: the surgeon will remove the hemorrhoids under general anesthesia. After that, a long recovery period will be required. Surgical methods are usually used in the presence of large prolapsed nodes, unsuccessful conservative treatment, profuse bleeding.

Expert opinion

Gennady Melikhov, Coloproctologist:

If you find symptoms of hemorrhoids, you should see a doctor as soon as possible and not self-medicate. The fact is that this delicate ailment can be a sign of more serious diseases - problems with the thyroid or pancreas, intestinal disorders, diseases of the prostate gland, cirrhosis of the liver, and malignant tumors of the rectum. In addition, even if hemorrhoids are not a symptom of another disease, their acute form can cause serious complications, such as heavy bleeding.

help him

Drink mineral water

Buy mineral water for your beloved (highly or moderately mineralized, as well as containing magnesium and sulfate ions) and make sure that he drinks one glass three times a day, at room temperature. It enhances the motor activity of the intestines.

Watch the paper

Make sure that the toilet paper is not harsh and does not contain irritating chemicals. Buy only unflavored, white (no dyes), good quality and softer.

Pour a bath

Tell your man that sitting in a warm water bath with his knees raised 10 to 12 cm will help ease pain and improve blood circulation.

Unfortunately, hemorrhoids in our time is considered one of the most common diseases. It is encountered by men and women of different ages, since it can be triggered by one of many factors. But, like any other disease, it is much easier to prevent than to cure. Many people ask the question - how to avoid hemorrhoids? In fact, everything is very simple, you just need to remember a few simple rules and follow them constantly!

Simple rules are the key to health

According to studies, today more and more hemorrhoids are observed in young people aged 20-30 years, although earlier this ailment was considered age-related. This is due to a lot of unhealthy food, a sedentary lifestyle, and low activity. There are several guidelines that can help you significantly reduce your risk of developing the disease. Naturally, they do not give a 100% guarantee, but by keeping them, you can most likely avoid this disease:

• reconsider your diet - you should increase your fiber intake, that is, eat more cereals, legumes, seeds, fruits, vegetables. You should not abruptly start eating only cereals and vegetables, the increase in fiber should be gradual;
• eliminate poisoning, diarrhea and constipation;
• it is necessary to ensure that the stool is soft and regular, for this you can drink plenty of fluids throughout the day;
• you do not need to sit on the toilet seat for a long time and strain too much during bowel movements;
• when sedentary work, it is recommended to periodically get up and walk or do a little warm-up;
• you need to do exercises daily;
• do not suddenly lift heavy things, as this causes blood flow and varicose veins;
• hygiene of the anal area must be observed.

Gymnastics against hemorrhoids

Impaired blood circulation in the internal organs, especially in the rectum, and in the lower extremities is often the cause of this disease. One of the surest ways to prevent hemorrhoids is exercising. Swimming has a positive effect on the body as a whole, it is also indicated for hemorrhoids, since it allows you to normalize blood circulation without putting pressure on the pelvic region. To prevent hemorrhoids, you can go jogging - strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor and restoring proper blood flow in the lower extremities have a very noticeable effect.

The following simple exercises will help prevent hemorrhoids and constantly feel toned:

• keep your legs crossed and slowly tighten the muscles of the anus;
• sitting on a stool or hard seat, straighten your back and bend over slightly, slowly tighten the muscles of the anus;
• lie on your stomach, leaning on your palms and knees, then turn the pelvis to the sides, touching the surface with the buttocks;
• lying down, bend your knees and rest your feet and shoulders on the floor, slowly raise your pelvis;
• lying down, perform a "bike" with your feet;
• lying, raise legs at an angle of 45º;
• lying down, press your knees to your stomach as much as possible;
• lying down, do "scissors" with your feet.

These simple exercises need to be repeated 10-15 times in 2-3 sets per day. It should be borne in mind that having hemorrhoids, you will have to exclude cycling and weightlifting, bodybuilding, and barbell lifting.

Correct work of the gastrointestinal tract

Improper nutrition often provokes the appearance of hemorrhoids, therefore, special attention should be paid to the diet not only at the stage of treatment of this disease, but also as a preventive measure. The diet should be organized in such a way that it does not cause constipation or diarrhea. Constipation is dangerous because the hardened feces irritate the mucous membrane and negatively affect the existing internal hemorrhoids. In case of diarrhea caused by poisoning, liquid feces may contain toxic substances or waste products of pathogenic bacteria. Passing through the rectum, such masses loosen the internal nodes and increase the risk of infection.

Thus, in order to prevent hemorrhoids, it is necessary to consume fiber, vegetables, fruits, dried fruits, bran, cereals. Nutrition should be rational and balanced so that all the necessary substances enter the body. The use of dairy and flour products should be limited, but kefir should be drunk daily. You should also drink mineral water to normalize bowel function. Alcoholic beverages, fatty, spicy, spicy and smoked foods should be excluded in the treatment of hemorrhoids, and consumption should be minimized to avoid illness.

Preventing hemorrhoids in pregnant women

Pregnant women are especially at risk because, in addition to hormonal changes in the body, the growing fetus puts pressure on the pelvic organs. In this regard, constipation often occurs, which further increases the risk. During childbirth, the female body experiences a strong shock and, with attempts, hemorrhoids can increase significantly.

To prevent the occurrence of hemorrhoids in pregnant women, it is necessary to maintain the same simple recommendations - walk more in the fresh air, walk, do simple exercises that will not only protect against hemorrhoids, but also facilitate childbirth in general. It is also necessary to monitor nutrition, eat only healthy and wholesome food, normalize bowel function and achieve regular bowel movements. After each act of defecation, it is advisable to wash off with cool water and constantly monitor the cleanliness of the anal area.

If you have hemorrhoids even before pregnancy, it is, of course, better to treat it so that the disease does not progress. But if this did not work out, do not despair! By adhering to some rules, it is quite possible to minimize the risk of hemorrhoids.

Naturally, hemorrhoids are an unpleasant and delicate disease, but if you already have one, don't be shy. The sooner you see a doctor, the faster and more effective the treatment will be! And in order to never face hemorrhoids at all, it is better to change your lifestyle and adhere to simple rules constantly.

Education: Graduated from the Russian National Research Medical University. N.I. Pirogov, Faculty of Medicine. He took advanced training courses. Primary specialization - in coloproctology at the State Scientific Center of Coloproctology. He worked at the City Scientific and Practical Center of Coloproctology in St. Petersburg.

Work experience: Doctor-proctologist. Medical practice experience - 25 years. Author of over 40 articles on medical topics. A regular participant in conferences and symposia, where the problems of modern medicine are highlighted.

Provides highly qualified diagnostics and treatment of many diseases: hemorrhoids, anal fissures, various diseases of the colon, successfully diagnoses neoplasms of the perianal region and rectum in the early stages. Also conducts examinations of children.

Hemorrhoids is a disease that is quite often diagnosed in men. But they very rarely go to the doctor with such a problem, as they feel embarrassed and embarrassed. The disease is not fatal, but without preventive measures and treatment, it becomes chronic, leading in the future to adverse consequences, and it will be possible to cure it only with the help of surgical intervention. You should know that thanks to modern medical technologies, hemorrhoids are treated at the initial stage without surgery. After reading this article, you will learn how to treat this disease, what preventive measures are used, and photos of hemorrhoids in men can be seen in medical reference books.

What are hemorrhoids?

This disease is characterized by the occurrence, the formation of which is affected by the deformation of the external or internal plexus of the veins of the rectum. As a result, one or more veins fall out, which leads to severe difficulty in the process of emptying the intestines. The disease is very difficult to detect at the very beginning of its development and to treat. This leads to the fact that after a while a painful formation develops in the anus, as hemorrhoids begin to progress. In men, prevention of this disease can prevent it from developing.

Why can hemorrhoids develop?

Hemorrhoids in men develop under the influence of many adverse factors.

Bad habits. Alcohol and tobacco contain a large amount of toxic compounds that begin to enter the bloodstream and there is a sharp rush of blood to the pelvic area. The veins begin to suffer from this.

Improper nutrition. Men are irresponsible about what they eat, as a result of which, due to junk food, the body begins to suffer from a lack of fiber. This leads to obesity and high blood pressure, problems with the digestive tract. A person begins to suffer from regular constipation or diarrhea, which contributes to the development of hemorrhoids.

Hard physical labor. Constantly lifting a lot of weight, men strain not only the whole body, but also the sphincter area. If this happens all the time, then great harm is caused to the body. But a constant state of rest is no less harmful. A sedentary lifestyle contributes to the stagnation of blood in the pelvic area, as a result - leads to the development of hemorrhoids.

Genetic predisposition also plays an important role.

Symptoms of the disease

Hemorrhoids are internal and external, and can occur in an acute or chronic form. If it is external, then the nodes come out or are low in the rectum. In this case, the symptoms are as follows:

• Discomfort or pain occurs in the anus.
• Itching and severe burning in the same area, resulting from fluid seeping from problem veins. Such discharge contributes to the development of eczema of the anal area.
• Anal bleeding. During bowel movements, severe pain occurs and spotting appears.
• Loss of nodes.

And they are similar in appearance. But in the first case, the internal nodes do not fall out, which complicates the diagnosis. Additional examination is carried out .

Treatment

After hemorrhoids in men have been diagnosed, treatment should be carried out as soon as possible. Only then can you guarantee complete elimination of this ailment. It is treated in a conservative, surgical and minimally invasive way. The doctor selects a specific treatment method for each patient, depending on the symptoms.

The conservative method includes the use of antihemorrhoids and suppositories that relieve tissue swelling and itching, eliminate inflammation, bleeding and heal the walls of the nodes. To strengthen the vascular walls, the doctor usually prescribes venotonic drugs. All these remedies help if hemorrhoids in men are exacerbated.

Treatment is also carried out with drugs. They are good at relieving inflammation, swelling and suppressing the multiplication of microbes. Medicines help relieve pain, relieve itching symptoms, improve the condition of the veins, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, and prevent the formation of small cracks and ulcers. Anticoagulants prevent blood clots from forming.

Also, the treatment and prevention of hemorrhoids in men is carried out with folk remedies. These can be various herbal preparations or baths with anti-inflammatory or hemostatic herbs.

In addition to these treatments, modern medicine offers new technologies. These include:

• laser coagulation - in this case, a laser is used, which "solders" the vessel feeding the node;
• sclerotherapy - with the help of a syringe, a substance is injected into the node, which clogs the lumen of the vessel, as a result of which the node dies and falls off;
• cryodestruction - they freeze the node, which subsequently dies;
• ligation - a latex ring is put on the inner knot and tightened tightly, as a result of which the knot receives less blood supply and dies.

If such minimally invasive methods do not justify themselves, then they resort to surgical intervention.

What drugs are considered the most effective for the treatment of hemorrhoids?

The surest way that defeats hemorrhoids in men is prevention and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. But not everyone is capable of sticking to it. That is why proven by a large number of patients are developed.

Hemorrhoid ointment

This remedy for hemorrhoids for men is quite popular. The most effective are:

• Bezornil ointment. This agent has an astringent, drying and antimicrobial effect. With internal hemorrhoids, the ointment is administered rectally using a special cap. If the nodes are external, this drug is applied to a piece of cotton pad and applied to the blood nodes. A burning sensation and chill may be felt.
• Ointment "Hepatrombin G". It has antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory and venosclerosing effects. This agent regenerates connective tissues and prevents blood from clogging in the nodes.

By the way, these funds are also used to prevent this disease.

Hemorrhoid pills

Many people are deeply mistaken in believing that the remedies for hemorrhoids should be presented only by topical preparations applied to the inflamed nodes. But this is absolutely not the case. Since the problem is associated with very weak human veins, they should be toned and distensible. In this case, many doctors prescribe special pills. This hemorrhoid remedy for men is also quite effective.

• Detralex. This drug is effective when venous circulation is impaired. It has venotonic and angioprotective properties. Taking such pills helps to shrink and stretch the veins.
• Venarus. It has practically the same composition as Detralex, but much less effective.

Hemorrhoid suppositories

This form of drugs is considered the most popular. This is explained by the ease of use, because it is enough to insert a candle and forget about it. Suppositories are used not only for treatment, but also for prevention. They are convenient to use, and they have a therapeutic effect for a rather long time.

Thus, suppositories for the prevention of hemorrhoids in men and treatment are as follows:

• Relief Advance. They have a wound healing, vasoconstrictor and anti-inflammatory effect.
• "Sea buckthorn". They have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

How to treat hemorrhoids in men at home?

This trouble has been known since ancient times. The people have come up with many ways to alleviate the suffering from this disease and to completely recover from it. Prevention of hemorrhoids in men at home consists in the use of effective folk remedies.

Greatly relieve inflammation of the bath with cool water and potassium permanganate. To do this, a small amount of potassium permanganate is dissolved in a glass of cold water and poured into a basin with cooled boiled water. It is necessary to take such baths twice a day for 5 minutes.

Folk remedies help to avoid the occurrence of a disease such as hemorrhoids in men. Prevention consists in the use of medicinal herbs. For this, a bath is prepared from a decoction of calendula, dandelion and chamomile. To do this, take 50 grams of grass, fill it with 4 liters of water and boil, after which the composition is infused for 4 hours and poured into a bath. It should be taken for 15 minutes.

If the hemorrhoids are external, then compresses and ointments are made. For example, propolis ointment is boiled in a water bath. As soon as the mixture boils, it is removed from the heat, cooled and applied to the problem area twice a day.

You can drink decoctions of St.

Preventive measures

Hemorrhoids in men are very unpleasant in their manifestations. Prevention is designed to stop this disease at an early stage. This is a fairly reliable method to maintain health. Preventive measures are very simple.

It is imperative to follow a diet that excludes the use of spicy and salty foods, as well as alcohol, since men often do not control their diet.

If a man sits a lot, then he should increase his physical activity, but it is not recommended to carry heavy weights, swing the press and ride a bicycle or horses. It is best to do simple exercises. To do this, you need to lie down or sit down, after which you alternately draw in and relax the anus. This promotes the outflow of blood from the inflamed nodes and strengthens the walls of the veins. If you do this exercise about 50 times a day, you can forget about hemorrhoids forever.

To avoid constipation and diarrhea, you need to eat as many vegetables and fruits as possible. Dairy products are very useful, which normalize the microflora of the intestinal tract.

Also, special attention should be paid to personal hygiene. To do this, you should purchase high quality soft toilet paper, and after going to the toilet, you need to wash yourself.

A photo of hemorrhoids in men, which can be seen in any medical reference book, clearly demonstrates the fact that it is not worth starting this disease, but it is better to take preventive measures and not be lazy to do it. A neglected disease is very difficult to treat.

Output

Thus, it became clear enough what hemorrhoids are. The reasons for education in men, prevention, treatment are also considered by us. The main thing is not to be afraid to see a doctor, otherwise this disease can only be cured by surgery.

Prevention of hemorrhoids is of great importance. People who constantly lead a sedentary sedentary lifestyle are susceptible to a serious illness.

Thousands of people spend their working day sitting at a desk, a computer. An equal number of men and women are behind the wheel of a car a significant part of the time. The body is freed from physical exertion, the venous system suffers. Insufficiency of the venous valves develops. Sedentary work leads to stagnation of blood in the lower extremities, small pelvis, and causes hemorrhoids.

No less harm is done to the body by prolonged standing. There is a violation of the reverse flow of blood from the veins of the lower extremities, small pelvis. The peristalsis of the large intestine suffers. If a person wears tight clothes or underwear, the problem will worsen.

Around the rectum, a ring of venous vessels is localized, designed to discharge accumulated blood into large veins. If the human body occupies one position, the adaptation mechanism begins to gradually malfunction. To avoid a sad development of events, follow simple measures to prevent hemorrhoids. There will be a chance to eliminate the problem in the early stages without using expensive drugs.

Workspace organization

Ergonomics rules indicate the need to place items at hand - it will save time and effort in the work process. The downside is unpleasant - a sedentary lifestyle leads to the development of venous insufficiency.

To prevent the development of hemorrhoids, organize your workspace so that you have a chance to walk a couple of steps (to a printer, copier). The rules are useful at home.

How to sit correctly

Replace the upholstered chair with a chair with a hard hard seat. It is permissible to carry out small workouts for the gluteal muscles in the process. Prevention during sedentary work will help to avoid the development of varicose veins of the lower extremities, to tighten the figure.

Drivers of vehicles should take care of purchasing special preventive pillows. They are distinguished by a special massaging coating, they do not allow the development of stagnation of blood in the perineal region. A remedy aimed at preventing hemorrhoids in drivers is sold today in medical stores and pharmacies.

Take breaks

If there is a lot of urgent, urgent work, every half hour you need to get up, take a break for 2-3 minutes. Walk around the room, do simple exercises - bends, squats.

It is advisable for drivers to periodically make stops, get out of the car to walk. It is useful to accompany active movements with deep breathing. With a deep breath, venous blood is sucked to the right atrium. Blood flow is activated, stagnation that causes hemorrhoids is prevented.

Workplace training

Doing an anti-hemorrhoid workout is permissible from the workplace. You don't need to move around to give your muscles a warm-up. A useful exercise for the muscles of the pelvic floor, perineum.

1. You can alternately relax, strain the muscles of the anus. The exercise time is from 10 to 15 minutes. Achieve a sensation similar to trying to hold a bowel movement. You should start with 30 exercises per set. In the future, the number gradually increases to 100.
2. In addition to physical impact, exercise distracts, relieves emotional stress.
3. Accompany your daily preventive sessions with a set of Kegel exercises. The complex is aimed at preventing the weakness of the pelvic floor muscles.

The exercises are repeated in the office in the presence of a crowd of strangers. They are performed imperceptibly, they will not cause unnecessary glances from others.

The complex tones the muscles that hold the rectum and activates blood circulation. Exercise activates blood circulation in the small pelvis, helps to achieve an elastic shape of the buttocks. Women will love it.

Contract your gluteus muscles as if you are trying to lift off a chair. At maximum tension, hold the position for 3 seconds. The exercise is repeated 10-15 times. Up to 50 approaches are performed during the day.

Hygiene of the perineum

Don't forget about regular crotch hygiene. Daily procedures using cool water will avoid the development of inflammation, tone up blood vessels, pelvic floor muscles. Use special hygiene products to care for your intimate area. The composition contains extracts of chamomile, string, eliminating infections.

After defecation, it is required to thoroughly wash the anal area. When using the toilet outside the home, use antibacterial moisturizing wipes. In case of an inflammatory process in the anal area, it is not recommended to use rough toilet paper - it injures the crawled hemorrhoid, leading to the development of cracks, bleeding.

When the first symptoms of hemorrhoids appear - itching, burning sensation of the anus - take baths with a warm solution of weak pink manganese at night. Prepare the solution in a separate bowl, then add it to a bowl of warm water so as not to burn the skin with manganese crystals. After the bath, apply a healing ointment with sea buckthorn oil, Levomekol.

Baths with the addition of sea salt are allowed once a week. It will help to tone blood vessels, prevent stagnation in the small pelvis, lower extremities.

Workouts at home

After long-term sitting at work, it is required to ensure the outflow of blood from the pelvic area. Simple but powerful measures are taken.

1. If you get home from work by bus, minibus, walk a couple of stops.
2. Take a long walk in the park.
3. Do some simple gymnastic exercises on the rug at home. They will allow you to put muscles in order, prevent stagnation of blood in blood vessels, tissues. Do an exercise such as scissors, bicycle, try to stand on the bridge. Exercise increases the body's production of endorphins, the hormones of joy.
4. After hours, walk more - walk in the park, climb the stairs. Go to the pool, do gymnastics.
5. It's important to control your weight. Excess pounds create an increased load on blood vessels, increase the likelihood of developing varicose veins.

A set of exercises for home workouts

1. Exercise bike - rotational movements of the legs while lying on the back.
2. Crossing the limbs at an angle lying on the back.
3. Lying on your side, leg raises at an acute angle to the floor.
4. Alternating flexion, extension of the knee joints.
5. Exercise like a birch.

Sitting on a chair, you can alternately squeeze, unclench the gluteal muscles, the muscles of the pelvic floor, drawing in and relaxing the rectum.

Smoked, spicy, salty dishes will have to be excluded from the diet. It is strongly not recommended to use alcoholic beverages for hemorrhoids. It is required to eat, avoiding the development of constipation. The diet needs to include more vegetables and fruits. It is better to replace bread made from white flour with bran, rye. It is useful to add prunes to dishes.

If stool problems appear, it is permissible to use mild laxatives. It is recommended to use pharmacy laxative teas. Try to drink at least one and a half liters of clean water throughout the day.

Dressing is required for the season, avoid hypothermia, wet feet. Hypothermia leads to the risk of developing a cold, vasospasm in the lower extremities.

If you cannot cope with the disease with simple home methods, do not postpone a visit to the doctor. Timely treatment will help to cope with the symptoms of inflammation in the hemorrhoidal veins, prevent bleeding, blood clots. You should not risk your health, get involved in self-medication. Folk remedies have a positive effect in the initial stages, in combination with the prescriptions of a proctologist.

You should not try to use medicines for hemorrhoids on your own. The instructions warn about side effects, contraindications. A doctor should prescribe medication.

Hemorrhoids, like other diseases, are much easier to prevent than to cure for a long time. Compliance with the recommendations for the prevention of hemorrhoids, given in this section, will help to avoid the appearance of an unpleasant disease. The implementation of preventive measures is mandatory not only for people at risk, but also for all those who care about their health.

Hemorrhoids are easier to prevent than cure. Various therapeutic recommendations will allow not only to protect yourself from the appearance of such an unpleasant and delicate disease, but also to increase the effectiveness of treatment when it appears.

Hemorrhoid prophylaxis should be continuously performed by those people who are at risk. As a preventive measure, it is necessary to use an integrated approach that cannot be replaced with ointments or suppositories for hemorrhoids. Prevention of hemorrhoids is a therapeutic measure that is taken in treating a disease in order to make it more effective and prevent the disease from recurring.

At the heart of the prevention of hemorrhoids is a healthy lifestyle and a proper diet. All factors that can be the cause of the disease are excluded. A healthy lifestyle includes physical activity that tones all the muscles in the body. To strengthen the walls of blood vessels, drugs with a venotonic effect are used. In the prevention of hemorrhoids, the patient's lifestyle must change.

New way of life

One of the causes of hemorrhoids is passive life. The minimum amount of activity and a sedentary lifestyle cause the processes of blood stagnation in the small pelvis, and, as a result, hemorrhoids. What needs to be changed? If possible, walk to your place of work. When sedentary work, it is recommended to take short breaks, during which you can walk a little or do a few gymnastic exercises. Office chairs that are too soft must be replaced with hard ones. Get some physical activity after work. This can be going to the pool, fitness or gymnastics, hobby for active games - volleyball, football.

If it is necessary to sit for a long time every day, it is necessary to take the most comfortable position on the chair in order to prevent the squeezing of the pelvic organs. These preventive measures can prevent the development of hemorrhoids and bring all muscles to the required tone.

Diet

An improper diet is the cause of hemorrhoids. Too frequent consumption of fatty, peppery and salty foods can provoke problems in the work of the gastrointestinal tract, which will trigger the formation of hemorrhoids. Improper diet leads to frequent stool disturbances, and constipation and diarrhea are another cause of hemorrhoids.

The diet should be saturated with plant foods and fermented milk products, which have a beneficial effect on the intestines.

In addition to following a light diet, it is necessary to review the diet. You need to take food in portions, up to 6 times a day. Do not forget about the daily rate of water - 1.5 - 2 liters of plain or mineral water. Regular consumption of mineral water improves intestinal motor functions. Alcoholic drinks must be excluded. If, with the correct diet, constipation is still observed, it is necessary to consult a doctor for in-depth diagnosis and identification of the cause.

Toilet

The correct trips to the toilet can protect against the risk of hemorrhoids. Defecation should be instant. It is not recommended to sit in the toilet for a long time. It is recommended that you develop a habit of bowel movement in your body in the morning. You cannot endure and suppress the urge to go to the toilet for a long time.

One of the main preventive rules is personal hygiene after a bowel movement. Observing the hygiene of the perianal area means not giving hemorrhoids a chance. After a bowel movement, it is best to wash or use wet wipes. Toilet paper should be soft. Plain toilet paper can be irritating if used constantly.

Chair setting

Problems with bowel movements, which may not be for several days, frequent constipation, or regularly recurring diarrhea are the reasons due to which there is a high chance of hemorrhoids and inflammation.

As mentioned earlier, eating well is one way to protect yourself from the risk of hemorrhoids. Constipation, which becomes chronic, is always the cause of varicose veins of the pelvic organs and the appearance of anal fissures. Based on the foregoing, the normalization of defecation processes is a productive way to prevent hemorrhoids.

Laxatives

Excessive and regular use of laxatives can cause hemorrhoids. Frequent constipation must be treated by eliminating, first of all, the cause of their occurrence. Laxatives Can't Cure Constipation, but only provide temporary relief.

Personal hygiene

Is always follow the rules of personal hygiene. The anus must be washed after each emptying. If you cannot wash yourself, you can use wet wipes. Constant use of toilet paper is not recommended. For the prevention of hemorrhoids, it is recommended to take a bath in a sitting position. This procedure allows you to normalize blood circulation, and also helps to maintain the cleanliness of the anal area at the proper level.

Excessive physical activity

If regular sports and physical activity helps to strengthen the muscular system and is a good prevention of the disease, then excessive physical exertion and lifting too heavy loads can cause hemorrhoids. At risk are people whose work is associated with constant weight lifting, as well as athletes and weightlifters.

Intercourse

Anal sex is not a prophylaxis against hemorrhoids, as many believe. To prevent hemorrhoids, unconventional intercourse is strongly discouraged.

Useful exercises

To reduce the risk of hemorrhoids, it is enough to perform a few simple exercises, spending no more than 10 minutes a day on them. One of the most effective exercises is to tighten the sphincter muscles. You can do this exercise in a sitting position, but the surface (chair, chair) must be rigid. To achieve greater effect, it is recommended to perform the exercise in a standing position with your legs crossed. Exercising the abdominal muscles also helps prevent hemorrhoids. Exercise for a few minutes a day - bike and scissors.

Prevention of postpartum hemorrhoids

Pregnant women, in order to avoid unpleasant consequences, should devote time to the prevention of hemorrhoids during pregnancy. Taking into account the peculiarities of female physiology, the body can hardly cope with the colossal loads during the period of bearing a child and directly during childbirth.

The first thing a pregnant woman should do is to monitor her diet, carefully monitor the quality of her stool, and regularly perform special preventive exercises to prevent hemorrhoids. One of the easiest and most effective exercises is to train the muscles of the anus. You can do this exercise in any position. Frequent walks are a must for a woman carrying a child. Starting from the third month of pregnancy, the fetus increases significantly in size and begins to put pressure on the pelvic organs. Walking helps to disperse the blood and reduce blood pressure.

Avoid hypothermia, as this contributes to the disruption of the blood circulation process.

These preventive measures are basic, which will help reduce the risk of hemorrhoids. But, if the moment was missed and hemorrhoids nevertheless appeared, the implementation of preventive measures can alleviate the symptoms of the disease and achieve quick and effective treatment. You cannot stop following these prescriptions even after the disease has been cured in order to prevent recurrence.

If you find the first signs of hemorrhoids or suspicion of this disease, you should immediately seek help from a doctor. Hemorrhoids have symptoms that are typical for a number of other diseases of the rectum, sometimes even such as cancer.

Only timely detection of the disease will contribute to its correct and effective treatment.