Over 40% of the adult population suffers from hemorrhoids at some time in their lives with varying degrees. According to the Harvard University Medical International Journal hemorrhoids "plague all age groups". The symptoms include itching, burning, pain, swelling or bleeding at the lower rectum. Hemorrhoids or piles are basically any form of vein inflammation around the lower rectal regions.
If you experience blood on your toilet paper, itching in your anus area, pain during constipation, all of these are likely signs that you may have hemorrhoids and it's no laughing matter - because although common, they can be annoying and embarrassing.
In the more severe stages, they can fall out like a lump outside your bottom. So what are some common mistakes that people make which contribute to developing this common condition? Even if you have these already, avoiding the following 3 mistakes can start relieving the problem gradually.
Avoidance #1: Processed food -
The number one mistake to avoid is eating too much processed food. This can be a toughie for some people. However, it's known that processed foods create harder stool and troubles in digestion. This creates constipation and other issues which can lead to hemorrhoids. The key here, especially when you are suffering and trying to cure hemorrhoids, is to lower your intake of processed sugars and foods.
Avoidance #2: Inactive lifestyle
An inactive lifestyle with prolonged periods of sitting can create additional pressure on the bottom area and this invokes the perfect environment for a hemorrhoid to occur if combined with a sharp force such as constipation or pregnancy (in women). The solution is to make sure you do not sit for over 1 hour at a time, and remember to do stretches that promote healthy blood flow.
Avoidance #3: Usage of medication and creams
Using medications and creams creates the same potential problem as processed foods. Even many of the fiber supplements contain processed and artificial elements that can create side-effects elsewhere. and lastly they are not even attacking the root of the problem here.
The other downside of these creams which do no benefit is that they waste one's time and the hemorrhoid can get worse over time if the root problem is not reversed.
So try to avoid these 3 mistakes and you will not be contributing to any worsening of hemorrhoids. It's very important to understand these in our modern lifestyle of sedentary office work and processed convenient diets.
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