Hemorrhoids and Constipation Causes and Treatments
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There are several causes of hemorrhoids and constipation and thankfully there are treatments for this delicate problem too. Most people understand that after leaving the stomach, food enters the small intestine and while passing through, most of the absorption and digestion takes place.
Some of the Causes of Constipation Include:
- Medications
- Lack of exercise
- Abuse of laxatives
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Problems with rectum and colon
- Ignoring urge to have a bowel movement
- Changes in life, including aging
- Travel or being in unfamiliar surroundings
- Pregnancy
- Specific diseases such as lupus and multiple sclerosis
- Problems with intestinal function.
Hemorrhoids and Constipation Explained
Sometimes, the constipation can cause complications, such as hemorrhoids, which is caused due to the straining to have a bowel movement. Hemorrhoids are painful, bleeding and itchy masses of swollen tissues and varicose veins in the rectum and anus.
Internal hemorrhoids are high up in the anal canal with bleeding as a common symptom, and sometimes, these internal hemorrhoids come through the opening of the anal canal while straining for bowel movement, and this is called prolapsed internal hemorrhoid.
External hemorrhoids are visible outside the anus, and are skin covered veins, appearing without any symptoms. To prevent hemorrhoids, prevent excessive straining during bowel movements, and keep your visits to the toilet short.
Hemorrhoids and constipation can usually be treated with the help of stool softeners or fiber supplements that make the stools soft and bulky, that are easier to pass and are less painful. You also need to keep the area clean and dry. For diagnosis of hemorrhoids, your doctor will closely examine your rectum and anus for swollen blood vessels, and may use an anoscope, a hollow tube to view the internal hemorrhoids or a proctoscope to completely examine the entire rectum. Your doctor may also perform digital rectal examination with the lubricated, gloved finger in order to feel the abnormalities.
Each day, take some time to stress down and relax, and you can also take help of medication that stimulates the digestive organs to work more efficiently. To prevent the recurrence of hemorrhoids, you need to make sure that you do not get constipated, and to ensure that, the doctor may prescribe fiber supplement such as methycellulose or psyllium. Regular exercise is a must, to keep everything healthy, even if it is just a half an hour walk everyday. Do not ignore the symptoms of hemorrhoids and constipation because you don’t need to needlessly suffer.
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