An in-delicate problem

This newsletter is all about something many people have, but few wish to discuss:

If you’ve got hemorrhoids – you will know, and if you haven’t got them – you probably won’t want to know!

Sometimes also commonly referred to as ‘Piles’; we are going to dispense some useful information for people already suffering from these annoying lil’ critters, and for those not yet affected – what you can do to help avoid this very common complaint.

The problem

Hemorrhoids are swollen or distended blood vessles; right at at the anus or just inside the lowest section of our colon. When fully developed these can cause considerable discomfort including itching when inproperly cleaned, plus pain and bleeding when trying to clean by conventional dry wiping methods.

Causes

Just as some people can be prone to vericose veins, some people are also more prone to developing hemorrhoids than others. If you frequently pass very dry, large compacted stools, you also have a much higher risk of developing hemorrhoids due to excessive straining during bowel movements. Women who are mothers may also fall into this category because of the obvious pressure exerted on this area during childbirth (only wish this were the sole problem caused by the little tykes!). Another common cause is hurrying the process of performing a ‘#2′. Exerting excessive pressure to get the job done quicker may result in damage to tissue and veins around and inside the anal area. If you have persistant constipation which has not been eased by adding more fibre and fluid intake to your diet (as discussed in last month’s newsletter), see your doctor promptly because prolonged constipation can lead to much more serious diseases than just hemorrhoids.

Diagnosis

If you frequently see blood after a bowel movement, this may be an indication that you already have hemorrhoids. However this bleeding can also be simply due to anal fissures (painful cracks around the anal area) which bleed when disturbed. By the way; it is good practice to check your stools every now and then for potential problems. If you have regular bleeding, see your doctor without delay. Apart from the fact that he will be able to help you manage hemorrhoids – and perhaps prevent them from getting any worse – he will also be able to give you an informed opinion about the possibility of any more serious problems such as bowel cancer (one of our most common killers in the Western World). If you see dark red or clotted blood after a bowel movement, this is usually an indication of bleeding further up in the digestive system – and as such should be submitted for professional diagnosis without delay.

Treatment

Hemorrhoids are classified as either internal or external, but for treatment purposes internal hemorrhoids are typically divided into three stages:

1. Bleeding from hemorrhoids. No sign yet of blood vessels being swollen or prolapsed.
2. Blood vessels prolapsed during bowel movement, but are reduced again in size shortly thereafter.
3. Blood vessels are permanently prolapsed and can usually been seen hanging down from the anal opening.

The first and second stage of hemorrhoids is usually treated successfully without surgery. It is important to take action early because the third stage is normally able to be treated only by surgery. Whilst hemorrhoids are rarely life threatening in the early stages; there are some indications which suggest that if left untreated hemorrhoids may lead to more serious diseases such as anemia and cancer.

What to do

Be diligent with your diet so as to avoid constipation. Insufficient fluid intake and too much concentrated food like meat – with insufficient fibre, will slow bowel movement. If you are at risk of developing hemorrhoids due to genetic factors it may be worth taking supplements like Vitamin E which is thought to help strengthen and support the vascular system. Too much sitting or inactivity does not help bowel movement, so make sure to include some physical activity in your daily schedule like a good brisk walk. Gentle exercise on a re-bounder is also great and has the added benefit of stimulating your kidneys and lymphatic system at the same time. If you already have hemorrhoids; avoid sitting on hard surfaces. Use a cushion to spread the load more evenly across your backside. Besides being more comfortable, this will also help reduce pressure on the anal area while sitting.

And if you are a women – don’t have kids! Nah- just kidding, we all love-em don’t we? (At least – until they grow up!) Some medical research does seem to indicate that women who have up to 2 or 3 children can actually enjoy better health later on than women who have had no children. Birth by Cesarean section is not the answer either (unless you have other obvious problems that necessitate the ‘birth by knife’ method).

Hemorrhoids Relief

As we saw in last month’s post; bidet seats with enema function can assist with constipation, as well as enabling effective cleaning inside the anal area. But regardless of the bidet hardware used; any method of cleaning with water will be a huge improvement on just wiping with dry paper – especially when you have hemorrhoids.

Written by Dr Warren L. Smith MD; this explanation and illustration from the Biffy Booklet splendidly illustrates the point:

“Hemorrhoid sufferers love their Biffys. Hemorrhoids are like tender mushrooms that bulge out at the rectum. If you have them you know they are not fun. Getting hemorrhoids clean is almost impossible even if you rub them raw with TP, but hemorrhoids are sitting ducks for the Biffy. When you are on a toilet seat, your cheeks spread and form a wedge shape that funnels and reflects the Biffy spray at every angle all over and around hemorrhoids. Engulfed by the Biffy’s fresh water spray, they are completely clean in seconds. GENTLY.”

There ya have it – all the good goss on hemorrhoids!

Wouldn’t be good if we only told you about the problem – without suggesting some obvious help would it?

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