7 Mistakes to be Avoided if You are having Hemorrhoids

Are u suffering from Hemorrhoids? Are they getting worse day by day?

If you are an adult, you have a 40% chance that you will develop hemorrhoids sometime in your adult life. Hemorrhoids, or piles, are painful, burning, itchy vein inflammations around the lower rectal regions. They can be an embarrassing and frustrating health problem to have.

Here are some common lifestyle mistakes people make that can cause or aggravate existing hemorrhoids.”

Mistake 1

Leading a Sedentary Lifestyle

  • A lot of sitting can create additional pressure on your bottom and this invokes the perfect environment for a hemorrhoid to occur.
  • Many of us sit all day at work and then come home and sit in front of the TV..!
  • When at work, get up from your desk and take a 5 minute walk or stretch every hour.
  • When at home, why not multi-task exercise or stretch when watching TV.
  • Ironically, sudden heavy lifting can also bring on hemorrhoids, too.
  • So if you are not in good shape, don't try to move your 'fridge’ by yourself this weekend! And start gradually with any strength training.

Mistake 2

Eating Processed Food instead of Fresh Food

  • Processed food has additives that make your stools hard.
  • This may lead to constipation and rupturing of the varicose veins.
  • First, limit the unhealthy "white foods" - sugar, salt, white flour.
  • Be sure to include plenty of fruit, fresh vegetables, and whole grains.
  • Even the best of hemorrhoids treatment will not cure you if you continue to have processed food and keep suffering from hard stools and constipation.

Mistake 3

Wrong Toilet Position

  • Taking up a wrong position on the toilet seat is one of the main causes of hemorrhoids.
  • Always use Indian style toilets where ever possible and avoid western style commodes.
  • There is a correct way to sit on the toilet-
    • Sit on the toilet normally.
    • Then raise your feet up on tiptoes and balls of feet (front part of foot) and bend forward with your elbows to your knees.
    • This position permits the bowel to come out with little effort, hence lessening the chance of hemorrhoids coming through the hole and reducing the chance of developing new hemorrhoids
    • Do Not strain too much while doing your things.

Mistake 4

Wiping off too hard

  • Wiping off your bottom too hard or too long may cause or aggravate hemorrhoids.
  • The bowels should evacuate the contents well, reducing the need for excess wiping, so, if you followed the suggestions of extra fiber and water.
  • You can also use a soft damp cloth that absorbs a lot.
  • Avoid using direct jet flow to clean your stuff.

Mistake 5

Relying on Fiber Supplements instead of natural healthy food

  • Many people try over the counter fiber supplements as a hemorrhoids remedy, but this can backfire and cause gas, bloating and irritation.
  • Besides, many of the fiber supplements contain processed and artificial elements that can create side effects.
  • They are not really attacking the root of the problem here.

Mistake 6

Relying on over-the- counter medication and creams for hemorrhoids relief

  • The most common hemorrhoid treatment that people will try first is an over-the- counter hemorrhoid cream.
  • Although they can bring some temporary comfort, they are not a hemorrhoid cure and they don't address the root of the problem.
  • So try to avoid these common lifestyle mistakes to stop contributing to any worsening of your hemorrhoids.
  • If making these changes still doesn't bring relief you will need to immediately consult your doctor.

Mistake 7

Regular Heavy Weight Lifting

  • Exercise is good if done properly.
  • Over doing the heavy weight lifting may aggravate the hemorrhoids.
  • This puts pressure on the abdomen and rectum area.
  • The excess pressure can lead to weakening of the veins and ultimately cause inflammation and hemorrhoids.
  • Moderate exercising is the way to go until your symptoms start to subside.

So try to avoid these 7 common mistakes and you will not be contributing to any worsening of hemorrhoids.