5 Things You Can Do To Prevent Hemorrhoid Flare Ups

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If you’ve had a bout with hemorrhoids, suffered from the itching, pain, and associated bleeding from the anus, then you know this is an experience you don’t want to repeat. In this article we will discuss some common causes of hemorrhoids and discuss five useful ways to prevent them. When you are finished reading, you will have all the tools you need to keep hemorrhoids out of your life.

You’ll be surprised to know that everyone has hemorrhoids, but most of the time because they are not inflamed, they don’t give us any trouble. The condition that we call hemorrhoids happens when there is inflammation and swelling in the anus or rectum. Three out of four people in the US have had hemorrhoids at some point in their lives. Hemorrhoids come in two categories: external hemorrhoids which are located under the skin around the anus, and internal hemorrhoids in the lower rectum. External hemorrhoids are the ones that cause the most irritation and pain, especially if there is a clot inside the hemorrhoid. Conversely, internal hemorrhoids are pretty much painless, though you may see some blood on your toilet paper with your stool if you are suffering from internal hemorrhoids.

The major reason why people get hemorrhoids is because of pressure in the pelvic or rectal area. This pressure makes the veins swell up. Other causes of the problem include pregnancy, anal sex, chronic diarrhea or constipation, and putting off bowel movements. The key is to change your existing habits and add preventative habits to help get the pressure off and reduce inflammation. Diet and exercise can do a lot to help prevent hemorrhoids, as well as a change in one’s bowel habits. Adding fiber to your diet is very important to the prevention and treatment of hemorrhoids. Fiber bulks up the stool and makes it softer, both of which really help with hemorrhoids prevention. Make sure to have plenty of green vegetables, salads, fruit, wheat and flaxseed, and you’ll go a long way to adding the fiber necessary to make your hemorrhoids a distant memory. Also don’t neglect water. One common cause of constipation is dehydration, and proper intake of liquids will generally help soften the stool.

Make sure not to rush your bowels. This can cause straining which leads to hemorrhoids. You want to do everything you can to pass regular stool. On the other hand, you don’t want to avoid or try to stop yourself from making a bowl movement. Allowing things to get back up to the point where you have piles is a surefire way to give yourself hemorrhoids. And incorporate more exercise into your life. Working out regularly is an easy way to improve your overall health as well as avoid hemorrhoids. Try to avoid clothing that is too tight around the rear, and take frequent baths using warm water and salt.

With these simple tips, a focus on pressure reduction, diet and exercise, the proper clothing, a change in one’s toilet habits, and warm water bath with salt, will go a long way towards keeping hemorrhoids out of your life.